For optimum continuity and your long-term preferences establish connectivity with one of the civilian personnel mangers in the office. Military rotates in and out of the office on two-three year tours, civilian assignment managers are in the office indefinitely. SOF NCOs who understand this imperative usually are successful in getting assignments of choice. Guidelines should include several general geographic regions and a description of work most interested in pursuing. Also include, when you would be available to or want to move.
More information is better.
When deployed, communicate temporary numbers or e-mail addresses. 28 Nov 02, completion of two years team sergeant time. In assignment matters, everything is negotiable.