Almost all captains coming out of FCCC will go to a TOE Finance Battalion to take command of a Finance Detachment. Boards recognize the importance of tactical experience and time and therefore seem to weigh TOE unit jobs more favorably than TDA positions. This is key when seeking positions to enhance your professional development. The most requested locations coming out of FCCC are Fort Carson, Fort Lewis and Hawaii. Since there are only two captains authorized at each of these locations, you should find out when the captains located there are coming out of command so that you can time yourself to be the backfill.
Timing is everything.
If the incumbent captain is due to rotate in the summer and you are in the January FCCC, then most likely you will be right on track to backfill the outgoing incumbent. If the rotation is not available until the following year then set yourself up for your location by taking another location for a one-year tour. If you don't get your location on your first request, work harder to time your ideal location on your follow-on tour. Every assignment officer would like to put officers at the location of their choice. By understanding the timing process, officers should be able to plan the jobs and locations of their choice.