Posted on Feb 12, 2020
Are there any programs to help a Split Ops get housing or to transfer into active duty?
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Hey, so I have a problem. I am split ops, I am 17. I already finished bct last summer. I told my recruiter i'm not signing the contract unless I can go active right away after highschool. Now my unit and other people are telling that's very difficult to do and that's not likely to happen. Problem gets worse, I turn 18 this march. I don't live with my parents due to abuse and other things... So i live with my friend and her parent. And I am getting kicked out. Very soon. I pay her most of my paycheck (i have a civilian job also since i am in the reserves) so i have nothing left for me. I am in california. Living cost are very expensive here. I don't know what to do.... i don't know where to live. Reserves pretty sure dont help you with housing.... I told my recruiter one of the reasons im joining the army (active duty) was so I can finally live in peace without having to stress bout the roof over my head. Or finding my next meal. Now i'm on the verge of being homeless and since my recruiter pretty much lied to me, i'm stuck in the reserves thing (which i hate bc i love active duty life). I have been through so much poverty ever since I was born (from a 3rd world country) and right now I an actually getting fed up in life. And going back deep into depression. So just asking is there any programs to help me with my situation?? Any military programs?? (Ps this isnt a sob story, i just really need help and I dont know what to do anymore. I have been providing for myself since I was 15)
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Walk over to an active duty recruiter. You'll still end up needing a conditional release no matter what
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PV2 (Join to see)
Does that mean i'll get released from the army itself? Because the army active duty will be a really big help for me..
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SFC (Join to see)
PV2 (Join to see) a conditional release means your component will release you if you secure an active duty contract.
However, it's still not the fast fix you need. It can take months to get it signed, if your component agrees at all. Once it's signed you can still be months away from shipping depending upon the job you choose.
However, it's still not the fast fix you need. It can take months to get it signed, if your component agrees at all. Once it's signed you can still be months away from shipping depending upon the job you choose.
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SFC (Join to see) I did that, I had the commander to sign it... But they said I need to write a justification memorandum?... I asked for my recruiters help since I don't know in what format I should right it in and to whom but he's pretty iffy... And barely responds to my calls or text messages
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SFC (Join to see)
PV2 (Join to see) your recruiter has absolutely no incentive or even obligation to help you get out of the Army. Their one and only job is to get you in and he might even lose his enlistment credit if you don't ship to AIT. So, don't expect him to do something that negatively impacts his job. He's also not obligated to do it either. Morally, ethically, etc.
As for your 368, it has to go to all the way to your general. If they say it needs justification, that's what they want. Don't worry about the format, just write a letter to the General and explain your situation. Content matters over form there
As for your 368, it has to go to all the way to your general. If they say it needs justification, that's what they want. Don't worry about the format, just write a letter to the General and explain your situation. Content matters over form there
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First and foremost you need to start talking to an active duty recruiter. You’re going to need a conditional release to be released out of the reserves. Next thing is you will need to graduate high school, then go to AIT so you can be MOS qualified. I’m a recruiter. If you have any questions feel free to message me. Best of luck Soldier.
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I did that they said the last step is for me to write a justification memorandum? I asked my recruiter to help me but he doesn't respond to my calls or text messages ( and I know he sees it because he has been posting about recruiting people on his instagram every day.... so he's kind of ignoring me...
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SSG (Join to see)
Wow. Is this the same recruiter you went through the first time? PV2 (Join to see)
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SSG (Join to see) yes... he said he was gonna write it for me... but honestly I just want the format... I don't know how to write one...
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PV2 (Join to see) I hope he follows through with it. Message me. I’ll give you the format.
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You need to walk into a Active Duty recruiting office like 15 minutes ago. You are going to need a conditional release from the reserves which will allow you to go active duty. I don't know if reserves does anything like Army Emergency Relief, but if the do, I would look into that.
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