Are there waivers available for certain additional duty assignments?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 09:19:58 -0500

I'm going into a new unit and I want to offer my services as my Army Reserve Unit's Victim's Advocate for SHARP. However, my understanding is I am required to be in E-6 SSG and I'm not. I just feel it would be beneficial for the unit and for the soldiers of the unit because I have personal experience with sexual assault and a lot of the resources available to those that are affected by it.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2017 9:55 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 09:55:25 -0500

Yes, there are waivers for them. But chances are, you may not get them at your current rank. Notice I said "MAY." If your new unit is in dire need of one, and you have the experience....then present/stress your case. Ultimately, it will be your Commander's decision.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jan 10 at 2017 11:43 AM

MSG Brad Sand — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 11:43:08 -0500

Anything and everything can be wavered. The real question is, will they invest the time and effort to waiver? No where near the detail in your question to even guess if there is reason to even request a waiver.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 11 at 2017 5:28 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 17:28:47 -0500

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member Based on your statement you can probably help your unit SHARP rep or UVA with training, but by regulation you need to be as a minimum a SSG in order to fill one of those positions