Any advice for an army holdover at reception/BCT?

A J — Fri, 31 May 2019 16:18:02 -0400

I have a friend who went into Ft Jackson BCT. In reception started having panic attacks and after a psych evaluation was told she’d be getting discharged. I’m guessing chapter 11 or 15. Anyway, last Tuesday she signed her first discharge papers. She was told there was another set of papers to be signed and after that she’d be good for discharge, supposedly moved to Echo then home. I believe she said 4707 papers? I guess they’re ready (per PNN) but the sergeant/commander hasn’t called for them to sign yet. She seems to be deteriorating as a holdover, her anxiety is getting worse and being older she’s not connecting with the young recruits/holdover. Anyone know of anyone getting out quickly? Hoping with the influx of post high school grads they want holdovers out of beds. Should she be persistent? Taking a battle buddy to try to go get those papers signed daily? Or will that piss them off and prolong it? I’m afraid an able body who can issue boots and mop floors won’t be on high priority to think about unless she tries to speed it up. Thanks ?

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made May 31 at 2019 4:30 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Fri, 31 May 2019 16:30:19 -0400

http://www.vetadvocates.org

This group, NOVA, is pretty much purely VA disability, though pretty much the top of their food chain, however, they've got a really decent search engine, plus, you can call them, they're hooked into a LOT of stuff, the major vet groups, law school vet-law clinics...I and others have sent this one in a good deal, they're REALLY handy to know about, whether they can help with this, I honestly don't know, however, they're likely to have guys by where you and/or your friend are, honest...they might not be able to do MEB/PEB stuff themselves, though they "might" well know others by you and/or your friend, at least relatively nearby, that's all I'm saying, OK? Hope is of use...we transferred my stuff from a vet group, though they tried, my stuff was too involved, their guy finished my total perm disability, it cost us $500 for a consult, then we just did exactly what he said, he even got us added pro-bono help from a major law group he did stuff with...he's one of the principal reasons we realize now there's a real reason God invented lawyers, promise....

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2019 5:10 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 May 2019 17:10:05 -0400

Respectfully, during the first few days upon arrival, the Drill Sergeants generally explain that the fastest way out of basic training is to graduate. That’s generally true.
The best advice is to hurry up and wait. The squeaky wheel doesn’t always get the grease. In reception or BCT, the main goal is to successfully get soldiers through to AIT. Outprocessing holdovers is secondary, but they haven’t forgotten about her.
The best way to get through it is look at it like a paid vacation. And she’ll probably be home before the football season starts.

Best of luck

Response by PVT Kenneth Krause made May 31 at 2019 5:17 PM

PVT Kenneth Krause — Fri, 31 May 2019 17:17:54 -0400

My heart and prayers.

Response by SSG Kasius McCall made Jun 1 at 2019 8:12 PM

SSG Kasius McCall — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 20:12:23 -0400

As someone who was stationed at Jackson and dealt with trainees, it can take forever. I saw holdover Soldiers who were there for months.

Response by PVT Kenneth Krause made Jun 7 at 2019 1:28 PM

PVT Kenneth Krause — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 13:28:08 -0400

I wish I had more answers. I will be praying.

Response by PVT Kenneth Krause made Jun 7 at 2019 1:30 PM

PVT Kenneth Krause — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 13:30:16 -0400

I had a quick resolution with the Col. But that was 1976. Things were different then. And they wanted to cover my situation as fast as they could.

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 19 at 2019 9:55 AM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:55:11 -0400

Just roll with the flow! At least you are getting paid!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 19 at 2019 3:17 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:17:58 -0400

I suggest you contact the local PEBLO for advisement. This is a case of what is good for the soldier and army.