Posted on Jan 11, 2019
Can I switch from active to NG or Reserves while in my first contract?
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I want to be closer to home to take care of my mom who has a ton of medical issues. Not being home is not a option for me I jumped into my contract to quickly and regretting my decision. I’ve been really depressed since week 5 of basic because of it I’m not in week 4 of AITidk where to go for help everywhere I read people just tell them to deal with it and finish their service. Idk who to ask what I’m just scared there going to try to get me to go talk to someone and reset me keeping me here longer then I need
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PVT (Join to see) look for installations close to your mother and request a compassionate reassignment via 4187. Work with your local command. https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Enlisted%20Compassionate%20Actions
If your mother can't live on her own, consider making her a dependent so she can live with you. https://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/SecondaryDependency/secondarydependency_Army.html
Your profile has no info available in it so I can't see where you are, your MOS, and what you are doing. I'm assuming you're still in IET. You can't do anything from there, ideally you want to catch this before you have orders. You need to talk to your chain of command. You can't sneak around and hope to work a drug deal,
If your mother can't live on her own, consider making her a dependent so she can live with you. https://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/SecondaryDependency/secondarydependency_Army.html
Your profile has no info available in it so I can't see where you are, your MOS, and what you are doing. I'm assuming you're still in IET. You can't do anything from there, ideally you want to catch this before you have orders. You need to talk to your chain of command. You can't sneak around and hope to work a drug deal,
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LTC Jason Mackay
PVT (Join to see) there is also a large Army presence at Elgin AFB supporting the Ranger School. Key West has the SF Dive School.
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LTC Jason Mackay
PVT (Join to see) you nay want to see how you make your Mom a dependent. I hate to see you throw up your hands and think about getting chaptered before you even start.
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LTC Jason Mackay thank you LTC for the help I will look into it more I’m going to try to talk to my Chaplin and see what my options are
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Not on your first contract. At best you can get an early release 180 days out from your ETS to contract to another component, if approved.
Your particular case sounds more like you need an entry level discharge.
You would want to get that due to hardship, (your mother's condition) before they process one on your behalf for Depression.
If you get that, you can think about joining the Guard later, after you are back on your feet.
Your particular case sounds more like you need an entry level discharge.
You would want to get that due to hardship, (your mother's condition) before they process one on your behalf for Depression.
If you get that, you can think about joining the Guard later, after you are back on your feet.
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What’s the process of hardship dishcharge? Would I have to wait untill I got to my unit?
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PVT (Join to see) - The process starts with your instructor chain of command. Entry Level Discharge is for less than 180 days of service.
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