On PCS leave is it a bad idea to go to your company to figure out who your sponsor is if you haven't got in contact with them yet?

2016-08-12T10:46:51-04:00

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2016 10:50 AM

2016-08-12T10:50:18-04:00

I would personally stay away until I am due to report. They won't be ready for you, and you can't do much besides get contact information or maybe shake a hand or two.
You have a lot to worry about when you PCS. Take care of house and household, and worry about the unit when you arrive.

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Aug 12 at 2016 12:22 PM

2016-08-12T12:22:47-04:00

I have done just that many times with mixed reviews. In most cases, i would recommend stay away. If they haven't thought enough to sponsor you, they don't make them think about you tell your there.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Aug 12 at 2016 12:40 PM

2016-08-12T12:40:10-04:00

Well, the first question is: do you really need a sponsor? I've never really needed one for my PCS's, as I typically do my own research on my own for housing, etc. If you don't need one, then don't bother. If you do, I'd reach out to the BDE S1.

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Aug 12 at 2016 9:06 PM

2016-08-12T21:06:28-04:00

I'd say so. Might find yourself off leave and filling sandbags.