Can the unit hold your levy packet if you are put on a temporary profile?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:18:48 -0500

I have a soldier who was told since he is on a temporary profile that his levy packet can not be sent. He is less the 80 days from his DEROS. Can his levy packet be held for this reason.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Nov 4 at 2020 9:29 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:29:55 -0500

Well, it depends on the severity of what put him on profile. I understand there is some cultural differences but in the Corps you can’t get/execute orders if you aren’t on full duty. If there is an issue/injury/illness or some other factor that could negatively impact assignment there could be a delay to ensure checks and balances are in place and everything is kosher.

It’s not a binary issue because like I said, it depends on the situation. But it’s possible.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Nov 4 at 2020 11:13 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 23:13:56 -0500

If he is not able to do his job, they can call branch to hold it. After all if he can work here, what is he suppose to do at the next unit. I would cuss REPL out when I got a trooper that couldn't train with us due to profiles, particularly if you work/train in 9 week cycles.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2020 11:37 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 23:37:24 -0500

Only a p3 or higher can stop a PCS

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2020 2:08 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 02:08:07 -0500

Your unit is not holding his levy. The levy packet requires the medical provider certify that the SM is medically available. If they are not, then the 5118 will not be signed. If the SM is not medically available to move, the provider will not certify that they are.