What is the minimum time you are required to be at an assignment (CONUS) before you can request to PCS?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:00:18 -0500

Response by CW2 Kameron Read made Nov 4 at 2013 9:10 PM

CW2 Kameron Read — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:10:03 -0500

I was in Ft. Riley KS for 11 months.  I used my reenlistment option to get out of there.  I was told I had to do a minimum of 12 months on station until I could leave.  Turned out to be a little less. 

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2013 1:23 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 01:23:49 -0500

My Career Counselor told me that the requirement for our Division is 3 years, unless the gaining unit has a Priority 1 or Priority 2 slot for the soldier's MOS in his/her pay grade.<br><br>So it sounds as though it may vary by division.<br><br>

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 20 at 2014 4:16 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 04:16:21 -0400

12 months unless you put in for 30 days leave. That is the deal I worked out with branch to leave Rucker.

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Oct 20 at 2014 4:46 AM

SSG V. Michelle Woods — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 04:46:32 -0400

I second what SGT Private RallyPoint Member said.
My branch leadership just told me this same thing but of course there are always options for special circumstances so hopefully you have some success.

Also, MSG Private RallyPoint Member and SSG Joaquin Goicoechea are career counselors who Im sure can answer any additional questions you may have.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Oct 20 at 2014 11:37 AM

LTC Paul Labrador — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:37:27 -0400

Generally 18 months is the bare minimum. However, the Army has been trying to increase tour lengths (3-4 years) in an effort to save money on PCS moves. The less you move someone, the less you spend on the costs associated with PCS's.

Response by LTC David B. made Oct 20 at 2014 11:51 AM

LTC David B. — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:51:35 -0400

Ok, there are numerous answers to this depending on who you ask, BUT the regulation says 12 months. Even then there are a couple of instances where you can PCS under 12 months, but that's where those extenuating circumstances come into play. UNLESS it's a no cost move.

Now about the 12 months......a lot of times Divisions or major HQs will push back and cite their own regs, SOPs, directives, and any other command driven document to keep people, and will put up a stink. But if there's a compelling reason, and it's beneficial to the Army (key), they can move you at the 12 month mark. Branch won't like it unless they're driving it though......

Response by SSG Chad Mawhirter made Dec 10 at 2014 1:44 PM

SSG Chad Mawhirter — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 13:44:03 -0500

24-36 months is the current norm for MTOE assignments, 18-24 months for TDA. Yes, DA wants to try to keep tour lengths longer for initial termers. That is not the case as you gain rank. Only so many E-7 and above positions, with the right qualifications.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2014 1:20 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:20:12 -0500

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2015 5:50 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 17:50:51 -0500

I'm at 19 months TOS right now. I emailed branch last week (currently awaiting reply). If they can't get me out of here, I will reenlist for duty station ( Mos is balanced as of 5 Jan). We will see what branch has to say first. That will leave my reenlistment open for a school ( I want Airborne school)

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2017 3:44 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:44:24 -0400

I am stationed at fort bliss. How long will I need to be at station before eligible for next PCS move?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2020 3:09 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 15:09:56 -0500

I went to several of my leaders and peers over the years and i have been told more than once that it’s 12 months if you were put on orders for your current duty station. If you re-enlisted for your current duty station, you must complete 75%, but i don’t believe that information is completely accurate considering that i re-upped for Irwin on a 5yr contract and had only been on station for 32 months when i got put on orders to PCS with report date within 4 months.
Honestly, i have already been at my current station for 12 months and i’m going next week to retention to try and get the hell out of here.