Posted on Mar 27, 2022
Should an Officer who was non-selected for promotion, and discharged at 16 years of service, reenlist to finish their 20?
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Absolutely, 4 years is nothing compaired to the 16 you've already served. Why would you give up a retirement check? (Reserve retirement may not pay the bills under the old system, but it is time served and money earned.)
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PFC Larry Cunningham
Sgt Bob Corridan when I was in Germany in the early 80s we had a Captain that was a great officer who got passed over for promotion for the second time. There was supposedly only one spot open for promotion and it went to a worthless captain. The good Cpt stood up and defended his people. However when you are in a Headquarters unit with higher brass that does not always work. The other Cpt kissed ass and got the promotion.
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Sgt Bob Corridan
Such is life...I think we all, at one time or another, have witnessed an individual going to the front of the line if for no other reason than having a "halo" effect with his or her superiors. It is as true in the public/private sector as it is in the military. However, in the military, using that type of litmus test for promotion gets people killed and there are no do-overs. A weak CO gets people killed...a weak boss simply holds up my promotion. One I can live with and one I can't.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
Sgt Bob Corridan - ./...
As BILL GATES Is Credited To Have Said:
"Life Isn't Fair... Get Use To It"
But, Even Yet Today,To Get What You Want;
Sometimes Ya Just Gots Ta Do A Little Azz Kissin' Along The Way,
As BILL GATES Is Credited To Have Said:
"Life Isn't Fair... Get Use To It"
But, Even Yet Today,To Get What You Want;
Sometimes Ya Just Gots Ta Do A Little Azz Kissin' Along The Way,
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The short answer would be yes. But what are your current circumstances? Are you disabled, reenlistment code, age etc. If you are receiving a VA disability and was accepted by a branch for reenlistment you would have to suspend your disability payments or your military pay, you cannot receive both. Are you thinking Active or Guard/Reserve, officer or enlisted? Way to many variables to give you a straight answer. My suggestion if you’re serious about pursuing this are contacting a recruiter and seeing what options you may have. Good luck!
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CH (CPT) Antonio Arnold
This was 2011, I'm currently 100% disabled P&T plus Unemployable. Yes, 2011 was my last time on Active Duty within the Army Reserve. File disability and went to work for the BOP and an Information Receptionist and later Veterans Affairs Medical Center. I truly thought about it unfortunately, health took a dive. I just wanted to know everyone thoughts on the subject and hopefully help sone else who's going through. Thanks for the insights I will passed it on to anyone who was None Selected for Promotion with 15 years or more.
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Sgt Robert Burlison
See if you can find an honest online job. I have in mind something but as yet do not know how many employees I will need.
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TSgt James Sutton
I agree look for work online, lot of companies after Covid changes in employment now hire a lot of at home employees. Overseas there are several who want english speaking contractors but the pay is horrible, if you can speak/read/write any other languages will help a lot with the online job search.
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TSgt James Sutton
He stated before he is 100% disabled P&T plus unemployable, might make it hard to find a service that will take him, even if he drops the disability during those 4 years. Not sure if other federal positions will get him the credits he needs to retire on....but then again how much is he getting from his disability compared to what he would get from a full retirement?
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CPT Charles Creed
Anyone who has gotten to 100% P&T, if not formally medically retired, is still in effect medically retired. When only non-select twice should definitely consider finishing out their 20 by any and all means necessary. It sounds like the sooner the easier (resign commission, stay in the service) than getting out and rejoining, but it is possible.
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LTC (Join to see)
I'd recommend going to the Reserves as an officer, get promoted and take a few tours to finish 20 active.
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