Posted on Apr 20, 2016
What are the steps to take when trying to switch Reserve Units?
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Let your chain of command know your intentions.
Work with retention to find another unit. Once a unit is found (that is willing to accept you) you will need to fill out a transfer request (DA 4651) and provide it to the new unit for signature. Your retention NCO and unit commander will need to give you an exit counseling. S1 will take all the documents and put them in a packet and send them up the chain (BN, BDE, etc) and orders will get cut reassigning you.
Work with retention to find another unit. Once a unit is found (that is willing to accept you) you will need to fill out a transfer request (DA 4651) and provide it to the new unit for signature. Your retention NCO and unit commander will need to give you an exit counseling. S1 will take all the documents and put them in a packet and send them up the chain (BN, BDE, etc) and orders will get cut reassigning you.
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CPT (Join to see)
does the same apply for officers? I have transitioned off Active Duty and I am not sure how it works. Thanks in advance
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CPT Klimkowski - Yes, paper process in the same, however, commanders tend to want to interview officers (requesting APFT and last 3 OERs, sometimes a military biography)
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Does anyone have any insight on my situation: I found a unit that I interviewed with in JAN, they asked if I wanted to come work with them and sent me the transfer paperwork. I spoke with my commander on 01 FEB and provided the documentation which has yet to be signed even though originally my CO said they would support the move. My S1 is telling me I can go direct to the 99th RD if the CO doesn't sign my paperwork and they will directly cut my orders. Is my CO allowed to block or delay my transfer (we have no upcoming mobilizations or deployments, I am green across the board and have no obligations or anything outstanding with my unit that I owe them). My CO has been avoiding speaking with me about this for weeks now, keeps saying we will revisit in a few weeks... I know that my unit does not have a replacement for me (I am the XO) and that is why they are trying to keep me around. It is extremely frustrating for them to delay this because I have been looking to transfer for some time now (I have been with my current unit for 3 years). I would be moving to an O3 position with my new unit and they are willing to put me on ADOS orders. I am eager to get there and I feel like my current unit is delaying this process.
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I recently had to do that when I relocated to Florida. Retention NCO with my (previous) unit was useless. The POCs he gave me were either wrong numbers or no longer in service. I tried finding local reserve units through the phone book and local recruiters to no avail. Finally, when time became an issue, I went to the top and called the 81st RSC at Ft. Jackson and spoke to a SFC in retention that was incredible and furnished a number of transportation units to contact. So, long story short, do not depend on anybody and be willing to do some research and contacts on your own.
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SPC(P) Alexandra Hinds
This is probably the best advice I have heard. I have been trying for a few years now to transfer out. I have gone to numerous recruiters and have been told many different ways to go about transferring. Thank you for your comment and I will be taking it under advice!!
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SSG (Join to see)
Best wishes...as a reservist and in your position of trying to switch, if you don't like the answer you are getting, go up the chain. Do not be shy. It's your military career.
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The easiest way to accomplish that is for you to find a unit willing to accept you. They can fill out a 4187 requesting a TPU to TPU transfer. Assuming you have no obligation to the losing unit, the orders will be cut by USARC. If you do have an obligation to the losing unit, you will need a signed releases from your commander. A career counselor can help you find another unit, and their S1 can fill out the paperwork.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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SSG (Join to see)
But you are right, if you already have a unit willing to accept you, you just need the line number etc and the paper work done, as long as the unit is willing to let you go.
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