Can I reenlist and reclass after signing a DCCS statement?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:03:39 -0400

So I have been trying to reenlist and reclass MOS from 74D to 35T. My ETS date is next year July. Unfortunately I received order to South Korea starting in September this year. So I went to my career counselor and he told me that the only way to get my orders removed and reclass is to sign a DCCS statement stating that by the time I get there I will not have enough time left in my contract to do the full tour (South Korea is a year). So I signed the DCCS, he told me that after the paper go through that I will be able to reenlist and reclass, since it is my first contract, that shouldn't be a problem.
I just want some clarification to know if I will really be able to reenlist or what will be my outcome.

Serious answer only.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2021 12:11 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:11:43 -0400

Declination of Continued Service? You just self barred yourself from continued service. I mean, he was right that you wouldn't have enough TIS remaining to meet obligation of tour. SFC Private RallyPoint Member, can you provide a clear answer for this young troop?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2021 1:40 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 01:40:11 -0400

Did you sign a declination statement form DA Form 4991-R or did you sign a memo that says you will not reenlist?

Being a first term Soldier you should have signed a memo that is called a First Term statement. Once that is through then you can reenlist

If you signed an actual form that has about 10 places you had to initial then that was a DCSS. As a first term Soldier you are not required to sign that. If this was your second reenlistment and you signed a DCSS then you would not be allowed to reenlist. If you did sign a DA 4991-R then your Career Counselor made a mistake, but it is one they can fix

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jun 25 at 2021 8:43 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:43:12 -0400

The answer is on the form.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2021 8:05 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 20:05:22 -0400

I signed a DCCS statement in 2007 and was able to reelnlist needs of the Army. I had to see my Brigade Commander to make it happen as he held the authority for removing the DCCS. I even got a lump sum $27K bonus (minus taxes) as part of the deal.

It’s a pretty inflexible thing, but there’s always a way to get a waiver.