With the Army downsizing, are you finding it hard to PCS to move up in your career?

CPT Jacob Swartout — Tue, 20 May 2014 20:26:15 -0400

For many Soldiers, there are not enough positions available to move up and you get stuck in your current position. Branch Manager cannot send you to any unit because you are one of so many that are in the same situation. Are you currently staying put in your position?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2014 9:48 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 May 2014 21:48:35 -0400

So far not an issue. Though I had to stay at my location in order to get ECCC prior to my next assignment. I will be at a point when up for PCS (3 year mark) when I will be up for MAJ BZ look and not sure if they will make me stay here until I make MAJ (if BZ or primary zone) or send me to a MAJ slot to "mature" into once I pin whenever I make it. Then again I am AGR so that may be different than AC.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2014 7:36 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 19:36:43 -0400

I would probably request orders to go toJoint Base San Antonio. I'm looking at retiring around the Austin area and would love to have a final assignement working at Randolph and have my dear Uncle Sam help me out and foot the bill for a mortgage for a few years for me and help me get set up real pretty for my life after the military.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2014 8:00 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 20:00:16 -0400

Actually what I am seeing is that many of my peer are being moved at the 24month mark even though they request to stay put but hrc is moving them anyway and way too fast in particular if you have families to consider.

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 8 at 2019 9:26 AM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:26:58 -0400

No, I don't think so!!!