I am currently going to college for a Japanese major. Can I get stationed in Japan when I re-enlist?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 14:13:42 -0500

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Dec 27 at 2017 3:09 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 15:09:50 -0500

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member: THAT, PRIVATE, IS A VERY, VERY GOOD QUESTION....I Do wish that I had an answer for you. Many prayers for you to get stationed in Japan.
-Margaret C. Higgins U.S. Army Retired

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2017 3:25 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 15:25:13 -0500

For... The National Guard?

... No, the National Guard is not in Japan...

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Dec 27 at 2017 3:33 PM

SFC J Fullerton — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 15:33:21 -0500

If are active duty, and your MOS has vacancies for an assignment in Japan, and the assignment is available to you as a re-enlistment option, then yes. Your college major has nothing to do with it though. See your Retention NCO.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2017 3:36 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 15:36:12 -0500

It would probably depend on your MOS and whether or not the Army wants to spend the money to PCS you over there. I don't know what you call them in the Army, but I would suggest you talk to your monitor or have your career planner talk to him or her for you.

Response by MSgt James Crosbie made Dec 27 at 2017 4:04 PM

MSgt James Crosbie — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 16:04:42 -0500

That is an Option 4 OCONUS reenlistment option.
http://www.armyreenlistment.com/option4.html

Option 4 - Overseas Assignment

Reenlistment options are designed to meet the personal desires of the Soldier and to fulfill the needs of the Army.

Response by MSgt James Crosbie made Dec 27 at 2017 4:05 PM

MSgt James Crosbie — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 16:05:45 -0500

BTW, you'll probably end up at Ft Riley.

Response by SGT Tony Clifford made Dec 27 at 2017 4:43 PM

SGT Tony Clifford — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 16:43:11 -0500

The Army will probably send you to Korea at some point. You can take leave and jump on an hour long flight to Japan. I'm not too sure about PCSing to Japan. I've never met a soldier who got stationed there. I know that it's not uncommon for Marines to get Japan.

Response by SSG David Reiter made Dec 27 at 2017 8:06 PM

SSG David Reiter — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 20:06:38 -0500

Depends on your MOS. I know there is a Signal Battalion there. If your admin, Military Intelligence, or a computer tech, then you can get there, but ensure you talk to your reenlistment NCO.