Posted on Dec 14, 2020
Besides separation, what are the options for officers who are passed over twice?
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It is a long way ahead of me, but it seems like the current promotion rate for MAJ is looking bleak for my AOC, at least for now and maybe worse in the future (less than 50% this past board). I am prior enlisted. Hypothetically, if I do not make MAJ after two boards, I would have a little more than 14 years of active duty time. At this point, would I be allowed to join the reserves/NG, apply for active tours or AGR and do my 20 years, or even enlist again and push out 6 years? I think some have done these in the past, but I want to confirm whether these can still happen.
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1st there should be a continuation board which may allow you to remain on AD. Joining the Reserve or Guard may also be an option. I have a buddy who was passed over twice and transferred to USAR and was passed over again. he thought he was done. I saw his name on a subsequent board. He actually ended up reaching sanctuary while deployed and relieves an AC retirement. Others have moved on in the civilian sector with great success.
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MSC? If you are active duty, you have at least 5-6 years before your first look and a lot of things can change both in the army and in your personal life. Looking ahead is great but there are too many variables between now and your major board.
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Take the RIF to enlisted. Remain in the Reserves as an officer. Work both career paths simultaneously. You'll retire at highest held rank. You're probably young enough you'll retire as a MAJ no matter what rank you held enlisted.
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I have been told that if you have 10 years of service as an commissioned officer you can retire as the highest rank you achieved as an commissed officer. I don't know, if has changed.
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