Do you think that what a unit tells you should be honored by law?

2014-11-08T19:16:43-05:00

I was looking for a new unit and found the one I am currently in. They told me because I am MOS qualified as 12B engineer they would send me to WLC even though I'm not MOS qualified for their unit, they also said they would send me to MP school asap. Now they are telling me that they aren't sending me to WLC because I haven't been "evaluated" yet and they aren't sending me to school until the Company 1SG thinks I will make a good MP. Do you think this is fair, or do you think they should be required by law to honor what they say?

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2014 7:19 PM

2014-11-08T19:19:31-05:00

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member, do you have the promises in writing? I remember your earlier post. Why not soldier on for a bit and prove to the 1SG that you are capable and "worthy" of his trust?

For the records, I do think they should honor their promises, maybe not by law, but as a matter of integrity, honesty, and trust. But I still think you should soldier on for a bit, prove yourself, and you'll be on your way.

Response by SSG Jeremy Siebenaller made Nov 8 at 2014 7:19 PM

2014-11-08T19:19:43-05:00

If you aren't MOS qualified then its all hear say brother! It doesn't matter IF they told you that you were going to ANY school. If it isn't in your contract (black and white) dont count on it

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2014 7:25 PM

2014-11-08T19:25:37-05:00

The Soldiers and Sailor's Act provides relief for Service Members when they have a legal issue as it pertains to the transient nature of serving. In New Jersey, at McGuire AFB, an official for the DMV was threatening me for not having insurance (I actually had overlapping coverage) but Mr. Lassiter was aggressive and threatening. I went to the JAG and told him my situation and he told me to tell him that your lawyer has this under control and if he has any question to call the Jag. LOL

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Nov 8 at 2014 8:17 PM

2014-11-08T20:17:02-05:00

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member So, you are Guard/Reserve? You transferred to this MP unit as an Engineer if I read correctly. Is that right so far?
And now, you are drilling, but are not MOS qualified?
That only hurts the unit that you are at (and makes for lame duck time for you). Could it be simply an issue of not being able to get a school quota? I ask this, because I currently have folks sitting in my unit that cannot get to Basic until May, and then it will be September before they can get to school.
If that is the case-the response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member is spot on with his advice and I would agree, become productive and useful (they may be watching).
My other question would be this: Who told you that you would be doing x and y? Reason I ask is that in our unit, we (command staff) interview prospective new members transferring in-because we (command staff) cannot dictate available school dates-those come from Base Training-after you have joined up. You might go in 2 months, could be 10, we never know.

To answer your question: It is imperative for LEADERS to mean what they say and do what they say they will do. The question comes down to who told you what.

**if I am wrong about the Guard/Reserve-apologies

Response by CPL Timothy Coffey made Feb 28 at 2016 9:44 PM

2016-02-28T21:44:57-05:00

Words don't matter, always get it in writing. When you are a Veteran and working with VA it will be imperative that everything that you claim is in writing or you will be screwed, so in a way they are helping with your future training. You should thank them for the lessons now.