What are my chances of being selected for a NG ADOS tour on Tour of Duty?

2016-02-22T07:50:21-05:00

I am applying for a position in Fort Shafter as a Tour of Duty, and it's open to Guardsmen. What are my chances of getting that position? It requires any engineer MOS (primarily 12B) and e4-e6 rank. Is there any reason I shouldn't apply? Any advice?

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2016 7:57 AM

2016-02-22T07:57:44-05:00

The one way to guarantee not being selected is to not apply.

Response by SFC Daniel Faires made Feb 22 at 2016 7:59 AM

2016-02-22T07:59:47-05:00

Nope , do it !! why ask this question ? Do you want to do it ? Then apply!!! Do you want the experience and the knowledge that comes from it ? Then apply !! Are you scared about not getting it ? Too bad ! life isn't fair !!! Still apply !!
If you put your best foot forward and put together the absolute best packet you can, ask for guidance from your NCO !!! Still apply !! If you can't get the guidance from your NCO get another one to help !!

Your career is your career not anyone else's , I have seen so many Soldiers wonder this same question and I always told them apply !! The worst that can happen is they say no !

Now you just keep applying for other positions !!! Don't play the victim card and quit after the first denied application. Keep trying never quit !

Response by SFC Daniel Faires made Feb 22 at 2016 8:09 AM

2016-02-22T08:09:31-05:00

Also the title is a little off, it should say" what are my chances of being released from drill for an ADOS position on title 10 "

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2016 8:11 AM

2016-02-22T08:11:20-05:00

If you're out of state I can't imagine your chances would be that great. ADOS doesn't typically pay for a soldier to relocate as they are typically temporary positions that go fiscal year to fiscal year. I'd imagine a local guardsman has a better chance especially if there is still a requirement to drill and do AT with your actual unit.

I always found out about ADOS positions through my Retention NCO/Platoon Sergeant. Whenever a position is sent to him whether it's ADOS, AGR or Fed Tech he'd e-mail the info out. I'd recommend getting in touch with your own AGR NCO's to see if they have any info about open positions. He also assisted me with putting my packets together.

One thing that I believe helped me get considered and interviewed for positions is that I always included my resume and I also included a cover letter explaining why I was interested in the position and why I felt that I was a good fit.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2016 9:11 AM

2016-02-22T09:11:01-05:00

This is something that you should inform your chain of command about. It is a courtesy that you should afford them. I used Tour of Duty to find my current position. I am on Title 10 ADOS. The Guard did pay to PCS me to my new duty station. However though I still drill with my home state. The policy varies from state to state. In addition to this your promotion still based of your home state. So if you want to stay in good standing you might want to still participate in your units drills. Tour of Duty is a great resource but it is extremely competitive. You can see how many people apply for a position. I went into a unique position where I didn't have much competition. I am not saying that you won't get the position but you might have to apply for a few positions until you get picked up. I have known some that it never worked out for but that shouldn't be a reason to stop applying.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2016 9:28 AM

2016-02-22T09:28:20-05:00

And as an update, how long after I apply will I know? The tour is a year long and I'll want to be aware ASAP so I can get squared away.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2016 7:29 PM

2016-02-22T19:29:56-05:00

Apply!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2016 8:12 PM

2016-02-22T20:12:08-05:00

You'd be doing yourself a disservice by not applying. I've been on a couple ados tours just by asking my chain of command if there was anything available, I've been lucky enough to turn my hard work on the last tour into a temp tech position that's been pretty good to me for the last year and half

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2016 11:27 AM

2016-02-23T11:27:41-05:00

I'm on ADOS at National Guard Bureau and they paid to PCS me up to Virginia. The only way to potentially get approved is to apply. It can't hurt anything.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2016 12:41 PM

2016-02-23T12:41:32-05:00

As long as your credentials are good or your good at interviewing you should get the job. Giving that somebody else with better credentials dont get it. I applied for over 100 jobs so dont get discouraged if you don't get it just keep applying for other jobs. I landed an ados job out here at NGB and im from ohio so they will pay for you to pcs. Best of luck in your journey.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2016 10:22 PM

2016-02-23T22:22:09-05:00

Always apply if you think you're qualified. The absolute worst thing that will happen is someone else will get selected. You should also make sure that your chain of command knows you are looking for opportunities, a) they need to know and will need to approve the tour if you get accepted and b) they may know of specific opportunities that would fit your experience and qualifications.
Also, full disclosure, I am a traditional Guardsman that applied for and was selected for a t10 position.
Good luck.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2016 7:14 AM

2016-02-24T07:14:41-05:00

Always apply for everything. I received calls on positions I applied for through the Tour of Duty site.
Also ADOS jobs on the MOGUARD site. The least you will learn from applications are what may be missing from your personnel file (iPerms), how to interview, or get the job. That's how I have my current ADOS job. GL

Response by PVT Andrew Burd made Mar 1 at 2016 3:28 AM

2016-03-01T03:28:37-05:00

someone wants to go surfing :D

I say go for it.. only way not to get there is not applying for it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2019 10:55 AM

2019-04-16T10:55:18-04:00

Always apply. Be sure that your TOD profile is up to date with your 705, medpros screenshot, and a current biography as well as your most recent evaluations. This is a job application. Make sure it's complete. Also, contact the POC listed for the job to see if it's been staffed. TOD is just the formal process for going through channels to get orders. I've done several tours through TOD and it's best to touch base with the POC listed in the position description for more detailed guidance. It also gives you a chance to make an initial first impression.