Can my contract years be lowered ?

2020-06-17T15:33:52-04:00

I signed my contract for the 25B mos last week it is slated to be 5 years and 35 weeks in total. Im in DEP if that helps. I am wondering is it a possibility to lower my contract by a year. Or is 5 years the standard for 25B's ?

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jun 17 at 2020 4:33 PM

2020-06-17T16:33:29-04:00

Yes. Tell your recruiter you need to fill out a PRC-E7 form. He'll be able to help you.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jun 17 at 2020 4:46 PM

2020-06-17T16:46:47-04:00

4 years is typical for 25B, 5 years must be for some reason. You just signed be-line to the recruiter and get clear on your contract and resolve it now. Good news, you will have significant training and experience in technology, if you apply yourself, when you finish your time, there will be many employers who want to hire you.

Response by SGT Tyrone Emmanuel made Jun 21 at 2020 12:38 PM

2020-06-21T12:38:56-04:00

I signed the same contract in 2012. AIT is almost 5 months. Use all of those years to get IT certifications for free. The experience you will gain is priceless. Trust me having certifications are worth their weight and more in gold.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2020 6:15 AM

2020-06-23T06:15:01-04:00

Suck it up!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2020 12:27 PM

2020-06-23T12:27:49-04:00

Recruiters have been screwing over enlistees for as long as a military has existed and yet, everyone is somehow still surprised when their recruiter slips them the big green weenie.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2020 10:48 PM

2020-07-16T22:48:18-04:00

Go to as many schools as you can, schools= time away from the unit and gaining good knowledge. Also it will come in handy when it's time for the promotion board/soldier of the month board.