Stabilization for soldiers
     The Stabilization for Soldiers program began in April 2001.  It allows soldiers to extend their tour of duty at their current duty station for an additional year so a family member can graduate from their current school.   So far, over 2,000 military families with high school seniors have taken advantage of this program. 
    Soldiers who have children in high school must request stabilization from PERSCOM before their children begin their high school junior year.
    The request is made on a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action). A soldier must list known scheduled temporary duty for a training course and other purposes.
    Officers need to contact their branch assignment officers if they are scheduled for training at the end of their current tours. That will tell the branch that the training requirement may have to be deferred.
    A letter from the high school stating when the student is expected to graduate from the school must be attached to the DA Form 4187.