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FORT KNOX, Ky. – Managing the careers and assignments of Soldiers is a complex, dynamic process that requires efficiency, flexibility, and precision.
The Enlisted Marketplace is a critical system, designed to streamline and enhance the way assignments and career progression are handled for enlisted personnel. By offering a centralized platform for Soldiers to explore, apply for and manage their assignments, Marketplace provides greater transparency and control over careers, and allows Soldiers to make informed decisions about where they want to serve, while also aligning their preferences with the needs of the Army.
This article will delve into how the Enlisted Marketplace works and will address some common questions Soldiers and their Families may have about the assignments process.
Historically, enlisted Soldiers receive permanent change of station, or PCS, orders every one to three years (depending on the specific assignment) throughout their service.
For some Soldiers and Families, a PCS move to somewhere new is a welcome change, while others may prefer to stay at a location they like based on their personal preferences and situation.
"Aside from reenlistments, one of the largest drivers of PCS rotations are overseas tours. For example Korea, or Kuwait, which are often one year unaccompanied" said Thomas Baxter, deputy chief of Operations Support Division at the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, or HRC. "We have to continuously replace that manpower we have overseas."
Other requirements that contribute to the cycle include vital assignments like Drill Sergeant duty, a two-year obligation, Recruiting duty, and Service School Instructors, which enable us to help form tomorrow's Army, Baxter said.
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