What is the command relationship for a NG soldier going on title 10 COADOS?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 21:58:55 -0400

I am going on a COADOS tour with an active unit and was wondering what kind of command relationship I will see. As a NG soldier, funding is low and opportunities are scarce so I was thinking potentially by serving a year COADOS tour I may be afforded greater opportunities should I earn them with the active unit. I am not sure if units would even invest funds in a soldier coming over for a year.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2020 10:49 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:49:52 -0400

If by "invest funds" you mean if they are willing to send you to schools during a 1 year unaccompanied tour, probably not.
They got funding for a year of COADOS because the job is vacant (due to someone forward deployed or unable to fill) or they got funding for a project officer.
They will need you for the year you are there,
There might be some schooling that is job-related, especially if this is a GCC or TSOC staff job. If you have a ph 2 and/or 4 CCC reservations you will go.
However the job itself will be experience that you would not get anywhere in the Guard, and that will benefit you in the long run.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2020 7:04 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 07:04:19 -0400

If the opportunities you're looking for are part of your job, you will get them. Otherwise, they are paying you to be there and do specific tasks. Once your year is up, if the job gets approved for another year of COADOS and they want you to stay on, that is your chance to negotiate for something you might enjoy doing that isn't exactly in line with the job. I have been told by a few of the OIC/NCOIC for these positions, "The first year is for you to learn the job and get the work done. After that, we have an obligation to give back and provide you with opportunities that aid in career progression."