Can I apply for early release from active duty?

2016-08-01T14:05:57-04:00

Hey battles,

Here my situation . I am stuck . I have literally hit a wall when it come to my career advancement in the army. My dream was to branch MSC and continue my passion as a healthcare administrator. However , it does not seem feasible .

I currently hold a B.S. In marking , AN MBA and an MHA. I am also Pursuing a doctorate in organizational leadership . My ETS is now 2018 due to my last reenlistment. I am currently
OCONUS and I did this to try and get back stateside and continue to pursue and opportunity that was presented to me. This is my third contract . Am I able to apply for early release or switch to reserves or guard . Any guidance is much appreciated !

Response by CPT Pedro Meza made Aug 1 at 2016 2:12 PM

2016-08-01T14:12:08-04:00

Switch to Reserves, I looked over your data, and wondered if you have ever considered applying for a direct reserve commission?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2016 3:40 PM

2016-08-01T15:40:15-04:00

O.C.S

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2016 5:51 PM

2016-08-01T17:51:43-04:00

I did in 1996 and got approved after signing DCCS (did not want to be recruiter but that was only choice given). Although I regret it now, it all worked out in the long run. Went into the reserves, got out of reserves, went back into reserves at same rank (SSG), got commissioned in reserves, went back active duty as officer.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 1 at 2016 9:04 PM

2016-08-01T21:04:59-04:00

http://www.usphs.gov/apply/apply.aspx

I realize this might possibly not be the route you'd initially preferred, however, that being said, you have absolutely nothing to lose, I think, by trying this approach. I didn't know about it before it went in, had I known, I'd have very definitely tried to go that way. I can only tell you that I think, albeit yrs ago now, I absolutely wanted what you want, different slightly, however, basically the same, within certain limitations of comparison. You'd need to see which of their gaining organizations might be able to pick you up, and need to speak with their recruiters. However, I "think" they do in fact use healthcare admins, and in fact "might" actually have a specialty in it. Even if they do, I obviously have zero clue whether they'd be needing anyone right now, or how they'd view a packet from you. However, it'd be just like applying to any other svc, though I know they generally direct commission and send their personnel to an OIS for indoc, as opposed to an OCS, per se. Now, at the same time, I'd certainly also look at Navy or USAF as well. I mean, you've got a Bach and a double masters, with doctoral level planned. I have other ways you might also try to seek what you want, however, this is a generally little known route that you "might" possibly luck out trying, that's all I'm saying. If I can find the page for them listing their med admin field, I'll also try to send it in here, as well. Let me give the matter some more thought; I can only wish you more luck than I had trying to go in that direction while I was in. I tried, boy, did I ever try, it just wasn't meant to be, I suppose, maybe I can help you have more luck than I did, hopefully. If you'd want to chat further, please, by all means, just say, and I'd gladly try to give you whatever other possible ideas might occur to me. I did genuinely try to get it, I really did; sometimes, you just can't win, I suppose, you know? If you can, try to elaborate on your overall interests and or exposure, what specific course topics you've covered, actual course titles and content, if at all possible. You could also try for going clinical at some level, and try to segueway back to healthcare admin, I know that's not what you mentioned here, I only mention it purely as a thought I offer for you to consider. If so, if you went clinical, would you have any preferences as to field? I only ask as I figure that might also have occurred to you as well, I only wish it'd occurred to me, back then, I guess. If you do elaborate, please try to be as explicit and detailed as possible, the more you tell me, the more I might be able to suggest, that's my only reason for mentioning that, honest. I hope that was of at least some possible use and or value, I'd be most eager to know your further thoughts, whenever might be convenient, anytime, by all means, as I'd said, if I have other ideas, I'll also try t send them, as well, many thanks.

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Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 1 at 2016 9:16 PM

2016-08-01T21:16:00-04:00

http://www.usphs.gov/profession/

Look at this one also....

USPHS: Career & Benefits Careers in Public Health, Clinical Careers at USPHS Commissioned Corps

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Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 1 at 2016 9:18 PM

2016-08-01T21:18:20-04:00

http://www.usphs.gov/profession/healthservices/healthinformation/default.aspx

I think this is pretty close to what you want....

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Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 1 at 2016 9:19 PM

2016-08-01T21:19:37-04:00

http://www.usphs.gov/profession/healthservices/healtheducation/default.aspx

This also seems relevant....

Public Health Administration, Public Health Education Jobs at USPHS Commissioned Corps

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Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 1 at 2016 9:21 PM

2016-08-01T21:21:21-04:00

http://www.navy.com/careers/healthcare/healthcare-administration.html

Heres an equiv Navy page....

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Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 1 at 2016 9:23 PM

2016-08-01T21:23:17-04:00

https://www.airforce.com/careers/detail/health-services-administrator-hospital-administrator

And an equiv USAF page....

U.S. Air Force - Career Detail - Health Services Administrator/Hospital Administrator

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Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 1 at 2016 9:26 PM

2016-08-01T21:26:30-04:00

Please do believe me, as I said, I very definitely wanted what you want, maybe not precisely the same thing, however, pretty close, honest, enough to very definitely comprehend your motivation, I think, honest. Consider what I've sent, if I can try to guide you, promise, I'd be most eager to try to help you, most assuredly, I'm here if you'd like t chat, as I said, anytime.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 1 at 2016 9:34 PM

2016-08-01T21:34:40-04:00

https://www.usuhs.edu/graded/doctoral

I'm fairly certain they have a PhD and or DrPH program, I'd very seriously encourage you to petition for direct commission if you can get into it, I don't know how army handles such aspects. However, you could also try the other svcs as well, not just USPHS, and at least see why they'd say, you know? Getting in woild be stiff, that I'm sure of, however, if you could get into their program, I think you'd actually possibly be able to ask about directing it twd healthcare admin, purely a thought, of course, you know?

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Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 1 at 2016 9:37 PM

2016-08-01T21:37:23-04:00

https://www.usuhs.edu/pmb/tropical-public-health

Look at this one also....

Uniformed Services University | Learning to Care for Those in Harm's Way

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Aug 2 at 2016 7:47 AM

2016-08-02T07:47:32-04:00

"Am I able to apply for early release or switch to reserves or guard?" No.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2016 4:57 PM

2016-08-02T16:57:15-04:00

Your best option is to look at the IN/OUT calls for MOS's as well as looking for commissioning opportunities through OCS. Your local Career Counselor can assist you here.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2019 11:34 AM

2019-09-30T11:34:29-04:00

Okay