Can a reservist drilling for points only choose to go IRR whenever he or she wishes? If so, what's the regulation?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 08:04:10 -0500

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2017 2:19 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 14:19:06 -0500

no IRR is not a way out of doing your job. You don't just get your bonus and weasel your way out to IRR that's some BS, If it was up to me id take your bonus back and kick you out. I don't care what regulation supports it right now.

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made Nov 12 at 2017 9:02 PM

COL Vincent Stoneking — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 21:02:18 -0500

You can always request, on a DA Form 4651. It is a voluntary transfer, which means that both the gaining (IRR - Technically, HHC HRC) and losing (current unit) command need to approve for it to happen. Either can decide NOT to approve - it is NOT "automatic." IRR is still considered "active reserves" for this purpose so your clock on your current enlistment continues to run. (I wouldn't be surprised to see that change, but I'm just guessing, with no actual knowledge)

Depending on circumstances (what your reason for the request is, time remaining on enlistment, bonuses or other perks for last enlistment, etc.), the command might be more or less likely to allow it.

I would recommend against, unless there is a really strong reason why. Your opportunities to contribute and/or earn points were severely curtailed by the changes they made to the IRR program a bit over a year ago.

If you don't mind my asking, why are you only drilling for points?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2017 11:29 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 23:29:59 -0500

From all kinds of briefings I've had from multiple Command Sergeants Major, they have stated that if one needed a break and to take a knee, transfer to the IRR for a bit and then come back. But, your case will be a more (probably) complex case. In the IRR, there is no pay nor points earned since all you are is a name and number on a roster because you don't show up for anything. But, I would really recommend you contact your S1 and/or RPAC and see if they have knowledge/guidance on this. And to cover your bases, perhaps make a visit to your Career Counselor and see if they have some info on that.