What is it like going to your first duty station?

What is it like going to your first duty station?

At your first duty station, you’ll have more responsibility and more freedom than you did during training. You’ll serve your country, but you’ll also have time for fun and exploring your new surroundings.

What happens after you graduate BCT?

After you complete Basic Combat Training, you’re ready for the next step. Advanced Individual Training (AIT) is where you will learn the skills to perform your Army job. At one of many diverse AIT schools, you’ll receive hands-on training and field instruction to make you an expert in that specific career field.

How hard is it to transfer units in the Army Reserve?

Transferring from one Army Reserve unit to another is a simple process. As long as your current unit is not scheduled for an overseas deployment in the near future, your commander will approve your transfer. A transfer from one unit to another can be completed in one to two weeks.

How long do you have to be at a duty station before you can PCS army?

First-term (those in their first enlistment) enlisted members assigned to a continental (CONUS) U.S. location must have 12 months time-on-station before being eligible to move to an overseas location and must have 24 months time-on-station before being allowed to move to another continental U.S. location.

How much time off do Marines get?

30 days
Active duty service members in all branches receive 2.5 days of leave per month. That equals 30 days of leave each year. You may carry up to 60 days to the next fiscal year to take longer vacations.

Can a reservist move?

You’ve served in the reserves but need to make a move that will far remove you from your drilling location. Reservists who move beyond a “reasonable” distance from their training units cannot be punished for not attending drills, contrary to what some members hear from their commands.

Can you live anywhere in the Army Reserves?

Unlike serving on Active Duty, you will be able to live anywhere in the United States. If you are planning on attending college or advancing within your civilian career, Army Reserve service will provide you with the flexibility to live where you choose.

Can I PCS after 1 year?

While not likely under normal circumstances, first term Airmen are eligible to PCS after 12 months’ time on station and career Airmen after 24 months’ TOS.

What happens after basic training in the military?

Most move directly to AIT. The time with family surrounding graduation is important because AIT most often directly follows basic training as soldiers haven’t built up leave time yet. Once your leave after basic training is over, you’ll report for Advanced Individual Training (AIT) where you’ll train for the military job you chose.

When do you get your next duty station after AIT?

Shortly before the end of AIT, you will receive notification on your next duty station. Upon graduation, you will be offered government transport to your next duty station. If you plan to use some leave time, you can usually use this time to take a short leave or report for Hometown Recruiting.

Is it difficult to get into basic training at Fort Benning?

It is difficult, however, because everything is new, and soldiers don’t know what to expect. Short answer is “maybe, but probably not.” More than 114,000 Soldiers pass our way each year and each day about 14,000 of them are in training somewhere on Fort Benning – 5,800 in basic training alone.

Can you take vacation after basic training in the Marines?

Leave and Vacation After Basic Training. The one exception to this rule is that you’re usually allowed to take a week or so of leave if you’re attendingjob training during the Christmas week. The Marine Corps grants ten days of leave immediately following basic training graduation, prior to reporting to the School of Infantry.

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