Are there honorable ways to ETS early?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 10:24:32 -0400

I have run into some difficult circumstances with the Army. As a result, in the best interest of my family, I am having to investigate ways to possibly get out of the military early. I don't necessarily want to, but I at least want to know what my options are (if any).

Quick Facts:

Assignment to Drum NLT 10 JAN 2016
ETS: 10 OCT 2018
Wife/kids cannot leave current state due to custody
I am an initial term soldier
Requested Korea assignment but branch manager said no
Willing to switch to USAR or National Guard but cannot due to time left on AD contract
I don't care anymore about being able to re-up or rank up
I've received mixed reviews on whether or not I can use a DCSS
I submitted a volunteer recruiting packet but was turned down b/c they wouldn't waive my time-in-service requirement (have 42 months; needed 48)

Please limit responses to useful information. I'm not looking for more pep talks or tough love rants.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Aug 26 at 2015 10:32 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 10:32:22 -0400

You signed a contract with the government. You should see your obligation through to completion. If you assignment to Fort Drum is truly a hardship on your family you can request reassignment but you would have to prove the hardship.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2015 11:11 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 11:11:55 -0400

Contact your career counselor. I believe what you're looking for is to be discharged/IRR for cogent reasons.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2015 8:05 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 08:05:56 -0400

Education drop 90 days
Job drop 180 days
Start up don't want to 're enlist 90 days

Go to http://www.armyreenlistment.com/drawdown-voluntary-separation.html

P.s. If anyone give you crap about it.They don't know the answer and don't want to feel silly. It's a defense mechanism. A lot of people try to give other craps because they weren't given that option or mad at themselves for taking the time to research. I understand what you are going through. I am right now going to Syracuse University for IT certifications (Free) and started this week at campbel the Mechatronics program so I will leave with 5 certifications. The army had you for what it needed now it's time to take care of you and your family forget what people think they don't pay your bills. Army has these programs to reduce force for a reason done people are just to proud to use them. (Stuck in the past most of the time sleep with their ribbon rack lol) good luck!!!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2015 8:11 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 08:11:02 -0400

Sorry for the typos dang phone.
Straight up not 're enlisting *
Or mad at themselves for not taking the time*
This week at Campbell*
Some people are to proud*

Can't see where to edit the post on this phone. Again good luck!!!!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2015 8:16 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 08:16:16 -0400

AR 635-200 covers all ways to separate or chapter from the Army.

Response by PFC Tuan Trang made Aug 28 at 2015 9:12 AM

PFC Tuan Trang — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 09:12:56 -0400

Sgt, i'll sit down with my chain of command and ask.

Response by SGT Brandon Bergeron made Aug 29 at 2015 11:32 AM

SGT Brandon Bergeron — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 11:32:52 -0400

yes but it would labels as honorable with (other) next to it i believe.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 29 at 2015 1:26 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 13:26:19 -0400

Get pregnant.