Can I deny to serve my contract extension and choose to get out on initial ETS date?

2021-04-19T15:41:09-04:00

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2021 4:31 PM

2021-04-19T16:31:13-04:00

Did you receive the benefit of the extension?

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Apr 19 at 2021 8:00 PM

2021-04-19T20:00:11-04:00

It depends on the reason you put down for the extension. My brother signed an extension on his contract for two months (He was in the Marines like me). He had to list a reason for the extension. His reason for for an upcoming Med cruise. The unit ultimately was decided not to be part of the exercise for whatever reason. His Company Commander said, "Tough $hit" basically. He did an Article 31 and got the extension cancelled. It came down to the exact reason for the extension in this case.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2021 11:52 PM

2021-04-19T23:52:11-04:00

Nope. You'll have to request to be discharged or transferred to the IRR. You can do this through your CoC, which will pass through JAG at some point, and finally end with your TAG for approval or denial.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2021 1:58 AM

2021-04-20T01:58:48-04:00

No. But you could possibly transfer to the IRR. Why? Because your contract was extended, therefor you received a new ETS date. But if you want to get a clear cut answer, go back and talk with your Retention NCO that did your extension.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Apr 20 at 2021 9:58 AM

2021-04-20T09:58:13-04:00

If you signed an extension and it ran your new ETS is your one ETS. You could talk with legal or S1 to better understand your options though