matthewcline 0 #26 October 21, 2010 "ARMY TIMES Accompanied Korea tour changes detailed By Jim Tice - Staff writer Posted : Wednesday Jan 7, 2009 14:18:32 EST The Army will phase in a new assignment policy for many of the 19,000 soldiers assigned to South Korea. Under a plan announced Dec. 11 by Gen. Walter “Skip” Sharp, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, the Army and other services will offer three-year accompanied tours in Korea as new facilities in Pyeontaek, Osan, Daegu, Chinhae and Seoul become available over the next 36 months. Accompanied tours for 2nd Infantry Division forces at Uijonbu and Dongducheon will be 24 months, which extends accompanied tour opportunities to all locations in Area 1 north of Seoul. Unaccompanied tours to Area 1 installations will remain at 12 months, except those for command and key billets, which will remain at 24 months. The initial phase of the policy change will be implemented this summer for key USFK personnel needed to support the establishment of theater command and control changes in 2012. Under that change, Combined Forces Korea will split into two commands: Republic of Korea Joint Forces Command and U.S. Korea Command. Sharp said he expects that the number of command-sponsored tours for service members in this category will increase from 2,135 to 4,350. The second and third phase of the transition will increase the availability of three-year accompanied tours to more than 14,000 soldiers as new facilities, such as housing, schools and medical facilities, are built at Camp Humphreys. Work at Camp Humphreys is projected to cost $8 billion, but Korean and U.S. authorities are negotiating final costs and construction timetables. Byrne said the transition of Korea to a normal tour area, similar to Europe, represents a mixed bag for Human Resources Command assignment managers. “It means that if a soldier is on a three-year tour in Korea, he is not available for assignment elsewhere,” he said. However, he said it gives soldiers accompanied assignment opportunities in a country that will have new working and living facilities. Byrne said it will be important for the command in Korea to have a strong strategic communications program to make sure soldiers know about these opportunities. During a visit to Korea in June, Defense Secretary Robert Gates endorsed the recommendation of senior commanders to boost the number of accompanied tours in Korea, and to make those 36-month tours, rather than 24 months. The post population at Camp Humphreys is expected to increase from 9,000 to between 45,000 and 50,000 soldiers, Army civilians and family members, according to data provided to Congress. Reorganization plans for Korea include consolidating 8th Army units at Camp Humphreys and Daegu." I asked but now I see where it has changed for all assigned in the last two years! Have fun! MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #27 October 21, 2010 Quote I'd want to stand at the edge of the DMZ and drop my pants and moon the DPRK sentries. Yeah, but you'll drop your pants and bend over for any group of guys that happen byYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #28 October 21, 2010 Quote Quote I'd want to stand at the edge of the DMZ and drop my pants and moon the DPRK sentries. Yeah, but you'll drop your pants and bend over for any group of guys that happen by Something he learned from you?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #29 October 21, 2010 Quote Quote Quote I'd want to stand at the edge of the DMZ and drop my pants and moon the DPRK sentries. Yeah, but you'll drop your pants and bend over for any group of guys that happen by Something he learned from you? Twardo - He's been droppinghis pants fopr any ol guy sice the beginning of time.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fossg 0 #30 October 21, 2010 " Yes, they do have puppy farms. Supposedly, the longer the cooks, the better it tastes. I never tried it while I was there last time, probably wont this time around either." You also develop a craving for millkbones. Not to mention wanting to pee on every telephone pole around. My daughter gets embarassed whenever I walk her to school.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #31 October 21, 2010 Quote" Yes, they do have puppy farms. Supposedly, the longer the cooks, the better it tastes. I never tried it while I was there last time, probably wont this time around either." You also develop a craving for millkbones. Not to mention wanting to pee on every telephone pole around. My daughter gets embarassed whenever I walk her to school.... So what you are saying is that half way there, you lean over and lick your balls clean?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fossg 0 #32 October 21, 2010 Na.. I wait until I drop her off. A guys gotta have standards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fossg 0 #33 October 21, 2010 However I do have the cleanest balls in town.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #34 October 21, 2010 Quote However I do have the cleanest balls in town.. Listerine as a disinfectant?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #35 October 21, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote This is something you "want" to do?Glad for ya then, I guess.... She's in the Army. Is there really a choice? First off, (thank you to her, for your service)... BUT, I can't figure out why anyone would "want' to go to Korea! True that, but if I was in the Army, I'd want to stand at the edge of the DMZ and drop my pants and moon the DPRK sentries. Mmmmm...Billy, you may want to re-think that. Maybe you've never seen the ROKs in foot, fist, arm, elbow, knee, and head flailing action. I have and it ain't WWF.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #36 October 21, 2010 Quote Quote BUT, I can't figure out why anyone would "want' to go to Korea! I was in Korea for a year. While it wasn't my first vacation choice. I DID have a great time while I was there. Well yeah, you spent most of the time postwhoring on here. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #37 October 21, 2010 Itll totally work. Just be a tad snud. What could possibly go wrong?? Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #38 October 21, 2010 Quote Itll totally work. Just be a tad snud. What could possibly go wrong?? YOU COULD BREAK MY CONTAINER, THATS WHAT! Seriously though, I had a friend try to try it on when I first bought it. Literally could not get 2 arms in or even an arm and a leg. Could only put his legs in the legstraps and hold it up... It was made for a woman smaller than me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #39 October 21, 2010 Quote Quote Itll totally work. Just be a tad snud. What could possibly go wrong?? YOU COULD BREAK MY CONTAINER, THATS WHAT! Seriously though, I had a friend try to try it on when I first bought it. Literally could not get 2 arms in or even an arm and a leg. Could only put his legs in the legstraps and hold it up... It was made for a woman smaller than me. Lay off the cinabuns Unless you're making some for me too!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,363 #40 October 21, 2010 Hi Matt, Quote “It means that if a soldier is on a three-year tour in Korea, he is not available for assignment elsewhere,” he said. Does anyone really believe that? JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #41 October 21, 2010 QuoteHowever I do have the cleanest balls in town.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY0tTewZYmY&feature=player_embedded"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #42 October 21, 2010 thanks for your husbands service , what no dz's in korea ? or sport parachute clubs ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #43 October 22, 2010 Quote Quote Itll totally work. Just be a tad snud. What could possibly go wrong?? YOU COULD BREAK MY CONTAINER, THATS WHAT! Seriously though, I had a friend try to try it on when I first bought it. Literally could not get 2 arms in or even an arm and a leg. Could only put his legs in the legstraps and hold it up... It was made for a woman smaller than me. thats just crazy talk. containers dont break! lmao. wow, thtas kinda scary small. HAHA. Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #44 October 22, 2010 Quote thanks for your husbands service , what no dz's in korea ? or sport parachute clubs ? None that Ive found as of yet. There are a few scattered throughout Asia (and obviously Australia's not too far away), but we dont want to be sporadic, vacation-only jumpers (especially when leave is hard to come by at this point in his career). We feel it's safer to put the rigs away and get recurrent once we are back in the states Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #45 October 22, 2010 Id recommend at least one trip and jump in aussie country. place is flat out AMAZING. even if its a damn tandem. id still do it. trust me. i LOVE that place.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #46 October 22, 2010 Thanks for posting the article, I had heard about the changes here and there over the last year or so, but I didnt know when it happened or what all it entailed. When I was there in 2000, they had command sponsored tours that lasted 2 years, but far more families went on their own it seemed (mine included). At first, we werent sure whether we wanted to go "accompanied" or not, but after awhile we decided we really want the time to truly experience the culture and make a home. Three years seems like a scary long time sometimes though. I literally havent lived anywhere that long since I was 8 (and that was only a three year stint at Hood) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #47 October 22, 2010 Quote Id recommend at least one trip and jump in aussie country. place is flat out AMAZING. even if its a damn tandem. id still do it. trust me. i LOVE that place. Oh we'll definitely be making a trip or two there... We're thinking about doing the honeymoon there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #48 October 22, 2010 couldnt recommend it more. if you do end up doing that, let me know depending on the city you go to, i can tell you what is cool to see, spent a month travelling all over the country and my sister spent a semester there doing the same, claiming it was for "school" hah!Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #50 October 22, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Itll totally work. Just be a tad snud. What could possibly go wrong?? YOU COULD BREAK MY CONTAINER, THATS WHAT! Seriously though, I had a friend try to try it on when I first bought it. Literally could not get 2 arms in or even an arm and a leg. Could only put his legs in the legstraps and hold it up... It was made for a woman smaller than me. thats just crazy talk. containers dont break! lmao. wow, thtas kinda scary small. HAHA. hahahaha there is a reason people call me a midget... and yeah, I'm pretty darn scary! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
