Posted on Apr 3, 2016
Do you think the DoD should remove the 1 yr in service requirement for new Soldiers to attend college?
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With the requirement for Soldiers to be in the service for at least a year before they can use TA seems to contribute to the apathy of Soldiers wanting to personally and professional progress. It also contributes to them being further behind than their peers both in service or out. Do you think the restrictions should be lifted to maintain an intelligent and educated force?
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No...Soldiers need to spend that time mastering their craft. Military education/MOS proficiency should come before civilian education; 12-months doesn't hurt.
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SGM Matthew Quick
CPT Mark Gonzalez - Soldiers like yourself should be a case to allow for exceptions.
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I personally have never seen a soldier who was going to college lack mos proficiency. Now I have only been National Guard but going to college helps give responsibility and teaches SM's how to handle more stress. Being able to go to college when I got back from IET was a huge key in helping me develop into not only a better person but soldier and eventually an NCO. The opportunities are endless and only improve a soldier. One instance is the chance to join ROTC in college. TA is all around beneficial. When I heard the one year rule was coming out it aggravated me and makes no sense except from a budget standpoint. I don't know how it affects active duty but I know it affects the reserve and guard. Horrible decision that was professionally made only in favor of saving money.
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CPT Mark Gonzalez
MSG Michael Shannon - CDR's don't sign the SOU anymore and I have head rumors, but don't know for sure that flagging doesn't stop the TA either as the systems don't sync and they don't need command approval.
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One year is not a long time, especially considering that they have probably been in 4-8 months before they even get to their first unit.
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Most humans are creatures of habit. Delaying the start of school for a year allows habits to be developed that may well prevent success when one tries to return to school.
I completed 9 sem. hors. of college in my first year of service.
I am glad they didn't have this rule then.
I completed 9 sem. hors. of college in my first year of service.
I am glad they didn't have this rule then.
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Yes. If we're going to worry about a ROI, then they shouldn't be allowed until they reenlist. But that is wrong. There is already a cap on the amount of TA anyone can use in a year, so why not let them have at it? My caveats to this are:
1. Soldiers going to units that are deploying within that year.
2. Soldiers that are IN units that are slotted for deployment within that calendar or fiscal year.
3. Soldiers who are flagged
4. Soldiers who are facing short term separation.
5. Soldiers who are in IET status. I know there are some LONG AIT's in Signal Corps, and those in those schools and others like it do not need to have college blocking their ability to learn.
1. Soldiers going to units that are deploying within that year.
2. Soldiers that are IN units that are slotted for deployment within that calendar or fiscal year.
3. Soldiers who are flagged
4. Soldiers who are facing short term separation.
5. Soldiers who are in IET status. I know there are some LONG AIT's in Signal Corps, and those in those schools and others like it do not need to have college blocking their ability to learn.
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SSG Warren Swan
I should've added to no4 that means troops being involuntarily separated through QSP,QMP boards, and MED boards. Short term separation makes it sound like the troop was being "bad", and that isn't always the case.
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