Can a soldier go to a WTU once the MEB process has started?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:22:43 -0500

Recently my command sent up a packet for me to go to a Warrior Transition Unit, it got accepted and I was waiting to hear back for more information. Today I was told I did not get accepted and I will be staying with this unit which doesn't sit right with me.

Response by Col Tri Trinh made Jan 6 at 2021 5:55 PM

Col Tri Trinh — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:55:22 -0500

Ask for documentation why your package was not accepted and appeal it if you feel you have a valid position to appeal. What does your PEBLO say?

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2021 7:09 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:09:59 -0500

No. Once the MEB starts the Soldier May not enter the Warrior Transition Program.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2021 8:48 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:48:03 -0500

It doesn't need to sit right with you, the WTU isn't for Soldiers who have started the MEB process. The WTU is for Soldiers receiving long term treatment or recovery. You're going to be out of the Army in six months, your only focus now is your MEB and SFLTAP appointments

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2021 1:51 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 01:51:16 -0500

AR 40-58

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jan 7 at 2021 12:40 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:40:35 -0500

WTU is for those that can be helped and maintained in the service. MEB say that you are too hurt/damaged to stay in the service. MEB- overrides WTU.