Are there any exceptions (as far as time left on contract) for Drill Duty volunteers for E-5?

I had less than three years on my contract and all they made me do was extend my contract enough to fulfill my 2 years of drill duty. You being 11B may be different cuz I think you HAVE to give three years.

Once you're placed on assignment you'll have to extend to meet the SRR prior to receiving your orders.

Branch does not take in to consideration your time remaining on a contract. When I cam on Recruiting orders I emailed my branch manager about it. He told me I was a "Career soldier and that I needed to re-enlist to fulfill the obligation." Of course I was not about to re-enlist to become a recruiter so I signed a Declination of Continued Service Statement. (Take in mind this was during the surge days) I went to my Battalion Commander and got him to sign a 4187 to lift my Dec Statement and I re-enlisted to go back to Iraq. Of course I came on Drill Sergeant orders while I was there and went to school after we came back. Point of the story is that you have two options. Re-enlist to fulfill the obligation, or sign a Dec Statement.