Posted on Nov 26, 2019
Could I use something like the open door policy along with the memo stating the hardships I am facing to expedite a conditional release?
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Long story, so here it goes...
I left active duty in DEC 2016 as a combat medic with an reenlistment code of three. After a year and some change, I was contacted by a Reserves recruiter and signed a contract for 31b. Since June of 2018, I have not been given a date for reclass school, and my previous MOS has expired. I requested for a conditional release in December of 2018 for active duty, but my paperwork was never reviewed or given an answer at the company level. Recently, my financial situation has changed, and my wife and I have decided that it would be best that i return to active duty to help stabilize our finances. I have resubmitted a 368 and attached a letter stating the hardships I am facing. My question is, could I use something like the open door policy along with the memo to expedite the process? We are really tight on time and I am worried about not being able to pay the bills while I wait My unit is notorious for long wait times on paperwork, we have tons of soldiers that have been there for 2+ years that have not been to reclass school. Any help would be appreciated?
I left active duty in DEC 2016 as a combat medic with an reenlistment code of three. After a year and some change, I was contacted by a Reserves recruiter and signed a contract for 31b. Since June of 2018, I have not been given a date for reclass school, and my previous MOS has expired. I requested for a conditional release in December of 2018 for active duty, but my paperwork was never reviewed or given an answer at the company level. Recently, my financial situation has changed, and my wife and I have decided that it would be best that i return to active duty to help stabilize our finances. I have resubmitted a 368 and attached a letter stating the hardships I am facing. My question is, could I use something like the open door policy along with the memo to expedite the process? We are really tight on time and I am worried about not being able to pay the bills while I wait My unit is notorious for long wait times on paperwork, we have tons of soldiers that have been there for 2+ years that have not been to reclass school. Any help would be appreciated?
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SPC Justin Jay this certainly is worthy of an open door policy! I’d document a timeline of all the steps you’ve gone thru as well in case you need to elevate it even higher like an IG complaint or congressional inquiry.
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SGT (Join to see)
Thank you sir, I appreciate the insight. I just don't want to create any issues for myself later if I get denied because I know how hungry the Reserves can be for manpower.
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LTC John Mohor
Just be sure you’re involving both your chain of command and chain of concern (NCOs) in your issues to try and professionally get some resolution expedited. Now if it’s just earning power and not just your desire to get back in there’s a whole big world of opportunities out there! You can make a real good livelihood in the construction building products industry. If your willing to work it pays pretty good. In my aspect of the drywall industry I’ve met delivery drivers and helpers that have made up to 70,000 a year sales and operations can do even better than that. Estimates, framers, installers, finishers there all good trades with plenty of hiring opportunities. Have a great day and a Happy Thanksgiving!
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It may be faster to volunteer for mobilization orders. You probably know about MOBCOP tour of duty but also check out https://pfi.dod.mil/ there are stateside MP and security tours listed right now.
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If it's taking too long, I would highly recommend contacting your congressman. Mine sat right below USARC for two months before I contacted mine. I explained my situation and two weeks later, I was released. Include the hardship letter in your email to the congressman or congresswoman.
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