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So, I was just told by a friend of mine that I got picked up for SFC and will get pinned on the first. When I looked on the list with my name I saw that my name doesn’t say that I would need to reup to get picked up. I only have about 15 months left before I retire at 20. Do I not need to because of how long I have been in compared to other people I saw who ETS after my date? I don’t mind staying in for an extra four years. Just want to know what to expect.
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You should already be indef, you can't reenlist anymore. Once you pin your new ETS will be 24 years, you'll need to fill three years as a SFC to retire. Every time you promote, your ETS will change to the latest possible date you can stay in the Army
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You are Indefinite. You do not need to re-enlist because once you pin, your ETS date is automatically updated to reflect your new RCP (I believe 24 years, but could be mistaken).
Folks who are NOT INDEF may need to re-enlist in order to meet ADSO or whatever they are calling it these days.
Folks who are NOT INDEF may need to re-enlist in order to meet ADSO or whatever they are calling it these days.
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Did you, at some point, reenlist Indefinite? That's the only thing I can think of as to why it's not saying you have to reenlist to meet the promotion. Also, congratulations on selection.
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You are going to need to have 3 years time in grade regardless of what you do.
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Pretty powerful friend, or not so much. Don’t let folks know he told you, he and whomever else that released the info in front of the official notice could pay a price. Congrats.
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Many times if you pick up higher rank, they will say you have to stay in that position a certain amount of time afterwards.
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Aren't you indefinite at this point? If you are, then pinning SFC will simply extend your ETS to your RCP. No further action would be required.
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SFC Michael Hasbun
SFC (Join to see) - No worries. usually within a week or two of your promotions effective date, you'll see your ETS change.
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MAJ Ronnie Reams
Question, if one is indefinite, why is there an ETS date? Seems oxymoronic, yes, I know this is the Army.
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SFC Casey O'Mally
MAJ Ronnie Reams Because we have Retention Control Points (RCPs). A SSG *must* retire at 20 years, a SFC at 24, a MSG/1SG at 26. Without promoting, on those dates, an NCO is mandatory retired - thus their term has expired.
But it is still indefinite because, with the exception of a SSG, an NCO can choose to REQUEST retirement for anywhere between 20 and their RCP (and Army can choose to grant or deny). And for a SSG it is still indefinite, because at the point of re-enlistment (usually around the 12 year mark, but it can vary greatly), it is unknown if that SSG will pick up SFC and/or go beyond 20.
But it is still indefinite because, with the exception of a SSG, an NCO can choose to REQUEST retirement for anywhere between 20 and their RCP (and Army can choose to grant or deny). And for a SSG it is still indefinite, because at the point of re-enlistment (usually around the 12 year mark, but it can vary greatly), it is unknown if that SSG will pick up SFC and/or go beyond 20.
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