I'm at USAREC & I came from light infantry. I'm told that I must show diversity by going heavy. Would a year in Korea be a good career move?

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Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jun 14 at 2016 6:52 PM

2016-06-14T18:52:04-04:00

Unless you are going to EUSA or USFK headquarters (or a support unit), all combat brigades in Korea now are on a 9 month rotational basis. They are treating it like a deployment now for you guys. So to get to Korea, you'd have to go to a unit stateside that was tapped to go.

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Jun 14 at 2016 7:02 PM

2016-06-14T19:02:16-04:00

Great Question! I can do some research for you!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 7:10 PM

2016-06-14T19:10:57-04:00

Go to Carson. There is a good chance you can get some Bradley time and also be at an awesome post. Chances are if you don't like heavy they will boot you somewhere else. This is only because it's such a high demand post. A more important question is when do you go to the board?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 11:03 PM

2016-06-14T23:03:01-04:00

Take a look at DA PAM 600-25. That should help you identify the major positions you need to hold and at what rank. Having knowledge on multiple weapons platforms is always a good idea in my book though

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2016 9:42 PM

2016-06-29T21:42:32-04:00

I'm in the same boat as you. Though I was told I need an Airborne or Air Assault assignment.My 3 years in USAREC is up in a few months. From others that I have spoken with, one year in Korea would not give you enough "time" heavy. I would look at Carson or Bliss. That way you will have enough time to gain the proficiency needed. Just my thoughts.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2016 2:57 AM

2016-07-19T02:57:57-04:00

Diversity is always good, but what really matters is our development model. Do not get wrapped up in the location or unit.

As an E5 these are your top priorities pretty much in order-
24 Months TO&E Team Leader Time
EIB
Ranger

Any other schools are good, but at your level not necessary really. You already knocked out your TDA assignment so you are good there. Like others have mentioned, Carson is a good place to go, they have an ABCT, IBCT, and SBCT. Our PDM spells it our pretty fully.

http://www.benning.army.mil/infantry/ocoi/content/pdf/PDMs%2011B.pdf?updateApril2015