SSG Private RallyPoint Member 4274294 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just got DA selected to got to the DS school but I’m almost 40 years old and pretty much I have 3 years left in the Army when I finish the school. Back in 2013 I requested to go and got denied because I had a little problem in one of my NCOER, but now im a lot older , 17 years In and got selected. Is theres a possibility I can cancel the school? 2019-01-10T07:48:29-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 4274294

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just got DA selected to got to the DS school but I’m almost 40 years old and pretty much I have 3 years left in the Army when I finish the school. Back in 2013 I requested to go and got denied because I had a little problem in one of my NCOER, but now im a lot older , 17 years In and got selected. Is theres a possibility I can cancel the school?

2019-01-10T07:48:29-05:00 2019-01-10T07:48:29-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 4274575

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1. If you cancel/don&#39;t go what happens to you career? Will if affect your promotion? Do you care? 2. If you go how much will it help? Is it worth it to the unit? Since you only have 3 years left? Does it have a commitment that would require you to stay past those 3 years...b/c some schools do. Sorry I have more questions for you than answers.

2019-01-10T09:36:09-05:00 2019-01-10T09:36:09-05:00 SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member 4274641

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>tough decision. If you are DA selected I would call Branch right away and see what options you have might not be any being DA selected. I thought they stopped doing DA select a couple years ago they must of brought it back. If there is no way out then it looks like being on the trail would be your last assignment before retirement most drills are on the trail from 2-3 years.

2019-01-10T09:56:57-05:00 2019-01-10T09:56:57-05:00 SGM Bill Frazer 4274759

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Call Branch- ask to get declination papers- tho it will bar you from any re-enlist.

2019-01-10T10:44:51-05:00 2019-01-10T10:44:51-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 4274776

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No chance. Your best bet is simply to be disqualified. A few years ago you could cancel DS, but now you absolutely will go. You don&#39;t have enough time in to do a retirement in lieu of PCS either.

2019-01-10T10:53:44-05:00 2019-01-10T10:53:44-05:00 COL Private RallyPoint Member 4274778

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just like PCS orders, it tough for you not to go and not going can be detrimental to your career. I agree call your branch to see what options you may have is your best bet. Couple war stories for you - 1) I had an NCO a few years back who was centrally selected, didn&#39;t want to go but decided to go. When he failed the school (on purpose) he was sent back to the unit and was immediately PCS by branch to another post. He basically wanted to retire at our current post and that didn&#39;t obviously happen and he PCS&#39;d to Korea. War Story (2) I had 3 NCOs who became Drill Sergeant &quot;kicking and screaming all the way.&quot; They actually loved the experience and 2 where promoted along the way will on the trail. 1 of those NCOs retired after being a DS at a grade higher than if he had not gone.

2019-01-10T10:54:41-05:00 2019-01-10T10:54:41-05:00 SGT Christopher Hayden 4274783

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your best bet would probably just be to suck it up and go. I could think of worse places to finish out 3 years.

2019-01-10T10:56:34-05:00 2019-01-10T10:56:34-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 6896676

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Can someone help me please with DS branch number please I look on HRC and I don’t see. I am trying to volunteer for it

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