Is it true they’re letting new non-prior service enlistees choose a duty station now and guarantee it in the contract?

2022-03-05T22:18:41-05:00

Hearing about the option of getting 11B and CHOOSING, the duty station you’re at for 2 year enlistments. Anyone else?

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Mar 5 at 2022 11:04 PM

2022-03-05T23:04:22-05:00

Have you seen it in writing? Is it in the contract?

If the answer is no for you or “they” or whoever is telling you I am guessing it is a rumor. Entry level duty stations are generally at the needs of the Military. I would check your source

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Mar 6 at 2022 8:48 AM

2022-03-06T08:48:27-05:00

IF there is any truth to this (and that in my opinion is a BIG "IF") it had better be in writing and make damn sure you get a copy of it. If you don't have that, it's your word against theirs and guess who is going to lose.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2022 9:03 AM

2022-03-06T09:03:08-05:00

The Army has many different recruiting tools and options. Not all options are available to everyone. Some recruits like HS and college grads with a high ASVAB, are more valuable and get more options than low scores or people who need waivers.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2022 12:26 PM

2022-03-06T12:26:24-05:00

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-letting-new-soldiers-pick-first-duty-station/

The Army is now letting soldiers pick their first duty station

The policy only applies to certain duty stations and career fields, but it provides enlistees with some degree of flexibility

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Mar 6 at 2022 7:31 PM

2022-03-06T19:31:13-05:00

It all depends upon availability. Think about it this way, one hundred new recruits all select Hawaii, Hawaii has only two open positions, there will be 98 Soldiers who don’t get what they wanted.