Can an AMEDD officer in the IRR drill (for points only) with an affiliated Reserve unit that has no open vacancy (DA select to COL 65D PA)?

2017-01-09T21:19:36-05:00

The full time staff at my affiliated Reserve AMEDD unit are uncertain if they can permit me to drill for points only as a Colonel in the IRR since they do not have an 06 position. I am a 65D Physician Assistant. I've awaited a reply from the specific branch managers for a month. Can anyone offer a suggestion or state a specific regulation addressing my situation?

Response by SFC A.M. Drake made Jan 10 at 2017 10:51 AM

2017-01-10T10:51:41-05:00

Sir,

What state are you in now? What I can do is get you in touch that the Area Leader in that location. Or you can send me an email with the specifics. [login to see]

Response by SPC Mark Bellew made Jan 10 at 2017 10:54 AM

2017-01-10T10:54:22-05:00

I'm sure my circumstances are slightly different than yours ( E-4 68W ), but when I would drill with another unit they did not necessarily have an open slot for my job, and a letter from the CO/XO would suffice for credit.

Good luck, Sir.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2017 4:02 PM

2017-01-12T16:02:01-05:00

I think the real question is how does one become a DA select for O-6 as a PA while on IRR? Tell me your secrets, sir!