Can a DD368 get "Disapproved" by a Commanding General for the reason of "retention issues"?

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 07:31:26 -0500

Can a DD368 get "Disapproved" by a Commanding General for the reason of "retention issues"? The exact reason being shortage of MSG’s in the Army Reserves. I have been told previously that is not a reason that can be used for “disapproval” of a DD368.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Feb 8 at 2023 7:35 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 07:35:44 -0500

I am sure you will receive a very technical response from sone great leaders. The paperwork cannot be processed if the document is not in compliance with your components policies and regulations. One would think as a MSG that you make a call to the Admin folks at the next level and ask. Of course after you read the policy or reg. itself.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Feb 8 at 2023 7:53 AM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 07:53:46 -0500

Hmmm. Are you going Active Duty or to a Guard component?
Active Duty doesn't not have to accept your DD368.
Guard components are very much about the need to have an open position.
As for the Reserves - You can go to JAG but that's probably a lost cause as the Reserves do NOT have to let Senior NCOs (E7-E9) or Field Grade Officers leave service.
Raise your right hand includes much more than just a service hitch.

Response by COL Randall C. made Feb 8 at 2023 8:49 AM

COL Randall C. — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:49:00 -0500

Short Answer: Yes, it can be disapproved for retention.

Longer Answer: There are situations where they must approve (only one that comes to mind is the "reasonable community distance" provision because you moved and nothing else is available at your new location, but I know there are others), but unless you fall into those categories (you never specified the reason for your DD368) anything else can be denied.

Did your TSC CG disapprove it or did the Commander of USARC disapprove it? In the USAR, approval can come from the MUSARC level in most cases, but the Commander, USARC is the final disapproval authority for DD 386s.
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* USARC Regulation 140-4 (3-23) - https://www.usar.army.mil/Portals/98/Documents/Publications/Enlisted%20and%20Officer%20Personnel%20Management.pdf?ver=2019-09-26-112341-940
* AR 140-10 - https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN30735-AR_140-10-000-WEB-1.pdf

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Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2023 9:31 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:31:50 -0500

"Retention is bad, so let's not let Soldiers take jobs they want and keep them in jobs they don't"

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 8 at 2023 2:37 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:37:49 -0500

Damnit Top, You know that any form requiring a Commanders sign off can be dis-approved, does not always means it will stop or hinder what the action is.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2023 2:47 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:47:16 -0500

It's a Conditional Release, they're not required to approve it at all. In fact, the USAR has a policy that says they will not endorse any conditional releases unless the Soldier can show financial hardship.