Burning a good troop?

SGT Daniel Dennin — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 21:31:44 -0400

Is it my way of thinking, or is this the "New"Army?
One son went in with an open mind, was thrilled when he got assigned to a prestigious unit, and has since been burned out by the leadership in his unit. He decided months ago he wasn't reenlisting, based on the same leadership. Was given four days notice that he had to attend the E-5 board, which he was given no help on, and he did not pass. To cap it off, today he was given a bar to reenlistment for not passing the board. Is my thinking wrong, or is this a fouled up unit? Hi

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2018 9:48 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 21:48:49 -0400

Respectfully, I’m sure there is more to the story. There’s always the soldiers version, the units version, and then the truth is somewhere in the middle.

If he decided 4 months ago he wasn’t reenlisting, is it possible that maybe he wasn’t motivated for the board or give it a 100% effort? Furthermore, if he’s not re-enlisting, a bar to reenlist shouldn’t matter? Also, see AR 601-280, ch 8-4, d. (19)(e)(f). It would appear the commander can initiate a bar to reenlist if your son is not competitive for promotion.

The Army is certainly capable of doing lousy things to joes. But as described, there isn’t enough information to determine if your son is in a f*cked off unit or not.

Response by SPC Steven Depuy made Oct 17 at 2018 12:20 PM

SPC Steven Depuy — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 12:20:03 -0400

If he wants to stay in, just visit a recruiter after he gets out. Get a different unit. Just my useless two cents worth.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Oct 17 at 2018 1:36 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:36:57 -0400

A bar is a rehabilitative tool. When the commander barred him did he say he could overcome the bar or not?