"Rule 156: You are already on orders." Showed up 24 hours after my request. Any one have more details on this?

2018-06-23T18:22:47-04:00

I requested an assignment through ASK Requisitions roughly around 1700 Fort Knox time. When I clicked on Requisitions after the request was confirmed it showed details about the assignment I requested. Roughly 24 hours later, over a Friday night and a Saturday, I checked ASK to double check an assignment detail. Now says "Rule: 156, Description: You are already on orders". Is this normal while waiting for your request to approved or denied, or did I already get put on orders? The on assignment tab shows nothing, the assignment button under the PDL shows nothing (though shows 4 blank latest report dates now) and my erb shows nothing projected. Its only been 24 hours so I don't expect any of that to be updated that quickly, even if I am on orders. Any incite with this I could get, I would really appreciate.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2018 8:23 PM

2018-06-23T20:23:15-04:00

Drill Sergeant duty is calling for you!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2018 1:46 AM

2018-06-24T01:46:56-04:00

Check with S1 or your servicing Career Counselor. They can tell you if you're on assignment instructions.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 24 at 2018 7:30 AM

2018-06-24T07:30:05-04:00

Either your inquiry prompted a review of your assignment glide path or it was a coincidence. As an SSG your assignment management follows a set of perameters often sending you to career enhancing assignments such as Drill Sergeant, recruiting or special assignments like MACONS and Special Ops. Be patient and thankful that they are in fact managing your career and not just throwing a dart at a board. Give it a few days and check again. Thank you for your service. Tell us what you end up with.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2018 10:28 AM

2018-06-24T10:28:50-04:00

It takes about two weeks for the orders to move through the validation process for you to see yourself as on orders.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2018 10:33 AM

2018-06-24T10:33:45-04:00

This is called auto match, that particular assignment requisition was build for a person in your rank and MOS, so yes, you were placed on assignment. Check with your S1 to get scheduled for a LEVY brief only to begin rhe process .

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2018 9:55 AM

2018-06-25T09:55:17-04:00

Alright take it from an S1 Guy. Give it a week to breath before calling anyone. I bet the assignment will populate on your ERB and your good to go. Those ASK reqs are pre filtered to your eligibility. Your branch manager will double check to see if aligns with ur path and eligibility and than click the button to seal the deal. I will say I am a sold believer of the ASK system as I’ve utilized it myself and had positive results. Digressing, if you clicked on one of those assignments on ASK really good chance you will get it as those are highly needed fillable slots. It is true though be prepared to work in mediocre environments. “Real army”. I see them as a challenge when I’m ready to go back in the trenches in my career. When I’m looking for a break I’ll coordinate a pinpoint through people I know. Good luck and do good things! Reporting from Baghdad Iraq =\.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 26 at 2018 9:38 AM

2018-07-26T09:38:58-04:00

I finally figured out what I was on orders for. Camp Humphrey's Korea! I am assigned to the 8th Army Mission Support Element (MSE). I know very little of that unit or what the MSE does there. If anyone has info on it I'd appreciate it! Still waiting for the Sponsor to be assigned.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2018 4:15 PM

2018-12-15T16:15:33-05:00

I just had this same thing happen with me. Only change was I didn’t click on a requisition however after a correction to my DEROS, my branch manager was tracking. I just thought I’d get an email from her or something telling me where I’m going or what’s up.