Expert: Aaron Shifferly - 6/27/2009

Question
Me and my husband are currently going through the steps to switch over from National Guard to Active Duty, My question for you is is there any way to find out before we go to sign those papers on where our MOS Duty Stations are located or what possible places we will get sent? i want to start looking at our possiblities of where we will be in 6 months , dont know if that will help me any but i didnt know if there was a way to know kind of where they are needing us most or where we might go. we are 88m and have the married couples program. well thank you for any help you may previde and just for taking the time to try.
SPC Katie Faison

Answer
As far as the possibilities go, they are virtually endless. 88M is a versatile MOS that gets stationed all over the place. You'd need to contact the 88M branch manager at HRC and ask them where they plan on placing you, if your packets are approved. They may not be able to tell you since they're probably not tracking you yet if your packets aren't approved. I'm sorry that I can't give you a more specific answer, but it is truly a Human Resources Command decision.