Assignment that passes ETS date

SSG Alexander Shulman — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 12:07:23 -0500

A strange thing happened to me and several SSGs in my unit. We came down on CONUS TSC orders (which I didn't know was a thing) to fulfill a TRAP mission with thru- dates that were almost two years past our ETS dates.

Isn't there a rule... in a book of rules somewhere... that says a Soldier cannot be put on an assignment that passes their ETS date? Isn't this what that whole stop-loss thing was about? ... because we were basically given an option to go indef to fulfill these orders or sign a dec statement and get out.

I need an Admin person to chime in here. My Google-Fu has failed to produce an answer.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2015 12:12 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 12:12:50 -0500

Same thing happend to me, I was 8 months away from ETS, looking at all my options. Asked branch of I could go recruiting and they wouldn't let me. Long story short I decided to get out and they still put me on orders overseas. Still out out and had to sign a DEC statement. Automatic RE3 code. Bull crap

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2015 12:21 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 12:21:43 -0500

Try asking on http://www.reddit.com/r/army or http://www.reddit.com/r/military.

There are lots of experienced vets on there who can answer your question

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Response by MSgt James Mullis made Nov 16 at 2015 3:36 PM

MSgt James Mullis — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:36:26 -0500

The Air Force used to do this all the time as a force management tool. They would give you an assignment with three options: Take the assignment and re-enlist now, elect to separate at the end of your current enlistment, or retire if you can.

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Mar 4 at 2016 5:42 PM

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 17:42:57 -0500

What did your S1 and G1 say about this? Who is the project officer for this action? See them.
Good luck.

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Mar 4 at 2016 5:45 PM

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 17:45:04 -0500

What about asking your CSM to contact your Branch Manager. (You can also contact the Branch Manager!) I used to keep that number in the front page of my smart book.

Response by CPT Mark Gonzalez made Mar 4 at 2016 5:50 PM

CPT Mark Gonzalez — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 17:50:32 -0500

This happens all the time for the exact reason you stated. It forces you to show your cards and extend to take it or dec.