Where am I actually going if my welcome letter says that I have been assigned to 0001 AR REPLACEMENT (WAGE01)?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 13:34:22 -0400

I got a welcome letter saying I've been assigned to HSC, HHBN, 1CD at Fort Hood then I got a welcome letter saying I've been assigned to 0001 AR REPLACEMENT (WAGE01). Does this mean I won't be working at HQ anymore? Any clarification is appreciated.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2021 10:36 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:36:50 -0400

The second one is the replacement unit. You are assigned to a brigade, the brigade chooses what battalion and company you will be assigned to. Even if you have a welcome letter your brigade may move you to a different battalion when you inprocess.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2021 11:46 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:46:29 -0400

1st cavalry division, have fun!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2021 4:07 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 16:07:28 -0400

Be prepared to adjust fire as you might be assigned to a different unit. Happened to me too, was told I was going to one battalion, I did work there for a while and then they sent me off to a headquarters element with generals, full birds, and CSM's walking around as a PV2.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2021 10:20 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 22:20:35 -0400

1st Cav Division and then you’ll be assigned to a Brigade, Battalion, and Company based off of rank and MOS. Good luck!

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2021 12:40 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:40:07 -0400

Thanks for the insight! Now I have more realistic expectations going into the new unit.