Can I still ETS while a RFO has been placed?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 18:55:02 -0400

Next month, I will be dropping my REFRAD to begin the ETS process. This will place me a year out from my ETS date of 28 Aug 2020. This morning, I received notification that I have an RFO with a report date of 6 Jan 2020. I still plan on dropping the REFRAD, but will this cancel my orders? Or will I still PCS and then ETS from the new duty station?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2019 8:21 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 20:21:23 -0400

If you do a refrad and it gets approved, you won’t be able to PCS, you will remain at your current duty station until your ETS.

Response by CPT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2019 11:44 PM

CPT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 23:44:25 -0400

Orders will not be cut if the REFRAD is approved. I've seen the same scenario multiple times.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2019 10:15 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 10:15:47 -0400

HRC has to decide to REFRAD you. They could choose not to let you go, or ETS you at your current location.