Where can I go for more information on how the current COVID-19 stop move will impact my reassignment from Korea to Fort Bragg?

2020-03-08T21:21:09-04:00

My wife is pregnant and due May 31st. Because of this, the latest we can PCS before the baby is due is April 19th, and my DEROS is April 16th. However with the current stop move of all US military service members from the Republic of Korea until May 6th, we will be unable to PCS until after the baby is born and we get DEERS updated, a passport, SSN, etc. I am told that all of that will most likely take a minimum of 3 months. Will this cause my assignment to be changed? If so, how soon can I expect to find out? Is there anyone I can go to for more information/who would have more answers related to my situation specifically? My NCO is a big help, but he only has so much information and I am his first married soldier with a dependent, and all of this is happening so fast my chain of command is unsure where to even start. Any help would be appreciated.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2020 9:25 PM

2020-03-08T21:25:39-04:00

Your assignment will likely be deferred and you will have to FSTE until you can PCS. Your best bet is to contact your branch and inquire

Response by MSG Gary Eckert made Mar 8 at 2020 9:26 PM

2020-03-08T21:26:45-04:00

Most likely your assignment will remain. It is too late
to backfill you and most assignment managers will leave things the same unless you were slated for a high priority assignment.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 8 at 2020 9:42 PM

2020-03-08T21:42:16-04:00

Look this is new to all services- I imagine you are not alone in this bucket- Korea, Italy and other Nations are quarantining so , its affecting tons of people. Do you really want to PCS and be shoved into a quarantine camp upon arrival?

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2020 9:45 PM

2020-03-08T21:45:40-04:00

Have your First Sergeant contact your branch manager this week. They have an understanding of what this all looks like and how it will all shake out. I doubt your assignment will be changed just push your report date to the right some. If this is how things are going down just focus on your wife and new family member, the rest will work itself out. Good luck!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2020 10:07 PM

2020-03-08T22:07:58-04:00

This is a developing situation, and the length of the stop movement is unknown.
Be prepared by knowing what actions are required (See the Eighth Army webpage):
1. Request SSN.
2. Schedule and obtain EFMP screening for infant.
3. Update Command Sponsorship to add infant.
4. PCS orders will have to be amended to add infant.
5. Obtain no cost passport for infant once orders updated.
..... and so on.
They have the steps listed with good explanations and POCs.
Nobody will take care of your career better than you, so this is a good time to educate yourself.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2020 12:50 AM

2020-03-09T00:50:21-04:00

You need to contact branch. If I were in your shoes I would prepare to have the baby In Korea and postpone your PCS. Especially since most likely that will be your only option.

Response by SSG Chad Henning made Mar 9 at 2020 7:50 AM

2020-03-09T07:50:29-04:00

Go to the HRC website and find the E mail for you branch manager and E mail them explaining the situation. See what they can do for you

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2020 10:12 AM

2020-03-09T10:12:39-04:00

Tune into the Facebook live with General Abrams Wednesday. There’s a townhall at the morning calm on Wednesday. Check the Camp Humphreys web page. It will have information for both events

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2020 9:35 PM

2020-03-12T21:35:18-04:00

You are in the Army. Check out the HRC website. Your leadership should have pushed out info daily. Are you on the S1net?

Response by SFC Ocie Conner made Mar 14 at 2020 8:19 AM

2020-03-14T08:19:14-04:00

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