If I head to Korea this February unaccompanied, and my ETS is in 2021, will I have to stay in Korea until my ETS?

2019-01-29T19:25:51-05:00

I have no follow on orders and I will be going unaccompanied

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2019 7:51 PM

2019-01-29T19:51:52-05:00

What your actual ETS date?

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2019 1:24 PM

2019-01-30T13:24:06-05:00

In Korea, get out and see the country. It will be a looooong year if you do not! Good luck brother!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2019 10:28 PM

2019-01-30T22:28:33-05:00

You don't get follow on orders for Korea, you receive a HA/AP. Korea requires 6 months on your ETS date from when you return CONUS. That means your ETS must be 7 months past your DEROS. You will receive assignment instructions no later than 6 months prior to your DEROS once you arrive in Korea. Korea is a 1 year tour unaccompanied, so your DEROS will be 12 months after arrival.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2019 2:22 AM

2019-02-01T02:22:51-05:00

If you are a first termer Soldier (1st enlistment) you can only PCS twice during enlistment. If Korea will be your 2nd duty station, I highly encourage you to call your branch and have a conversation with your assignment manager. Even if you volunteered for the assignment that is something he should have explained to you.