Posted on Jun 4, 2015
Drill Attendance while on Title 10 ADOS, do I still have to Drill?
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I am currently in the PA National Guard and on ADOS orders currently. In order for my home unit to let me go on orders they required that I still attend all drills. My unit that I am attached with now is struggling with the National Guard unit to have them release me. Is this legal for the National Guard unit to require me to attend drills even though I am on ADOS and attached to another unit? My job is a 24/7 at war status and I am able to be called in during nights/weekend. I am not paid TDY or reimbursed for my mileage (it is a 340 mile round trip) and I also have to pay for my own hotel. I was unaware that my home unit was unable to “make” me come to drill until I started my orders here. I am in the process of trying to interstate transfer, I am willing to drill it is just the fact of having to drive so far. I also have to get a pass in order to attend these drills which I have heard back will be denied become of my 24/7 presence. Although, the NG still is requiring me to attend drill..
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Yes even though you are on orders you have to drill been there a and done it.
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I'm not going to argue regs with people. 340 miles is a long trip.
On the other hand, I was on Title 10 and had a 900+ mile trip (each way ... Texas is a big state.) Chalk that up to dedication, maybe. Once you go on AD, the Army owns you 365 days a year. One SIMPLE solution ... if your AD unit objects to your attending drills, ask them to call you in on Friday and send a memo to your unit. Another alternative ... if you are living outside of the 50 mile radius of your unit, you can request a 90-day absence to find a unit closer to where you live. (Of course, you really do have to try and find a unit.)
On the other hand, I was on Title 10 and had a 900+ mile trip (each way ... Texas is a big state.) Chalk that up to dedication, maybe. Once you go on AD, the Army owns you 365 days a year. One SIMPLE solution ... if your AD unit objects to your attending drills, ask them to call you in on Friday and send a memo to your unit. Another alternative ... if you are living outside of the 50 mile radius of your unit, you can request a 90-day absence to find a unit closer to where you live. (Of course, you really do have to try and find a unit.)
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I am also on Ados orders and still have to drill with my unit, your best bet is to transfer units !!
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SGT (Join to see)
Pichardo, the difference is, Title 10 orders vs Title 32. Title 32 is State Active Duty, which you are still under NY state. ADOS (And ADSW) are Title 32 orders. Title 10 orders are federal orders, such as when you went to basic training or deployed.
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This is something that your state has to clarify. When I was on Title 32 ADOS I was still required to attend drills. I had to plan my ADOS job around that. But I am curious as to what your Title 10 ADOS is? I have see postings for Title 10 ADOS as places like Benning for infantry. For those you don't have to drill at you unit due to your federal obligation. This is something you should really seek guidance on your command or other soldiers that are already there. The down said is that your drilling unit can affect your orders.
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LTC(P) (Join to see)
Two way Commo with your chain of command is key. If your a PL or XO you had better be at drill, if your the assistant to the assistant S3 then you can probably get away with not going. The law is you can't beast to drill buy your chain of command doesn't have to approve your ADOS orders either
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Sir, my thing is this.. I'm currently a SPC. I can't even do my MOS at drill, so all I do is clean. I wanted to go on ADOS in order to actually DO my job not only to better myself but to better my unit whenever I came back. I am one of two in my MOS, and the other solider has never done their job as well. If I was a leader I would see this as an great opportunity for my lower enlisted to have hands on training and be able to share that, even if I am unable to actually do it at my home unit. Just having knowledge. I would be more than willing to come every so often, just not EVERY drill, knowing I'm cleaning.
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1LT (Join to see)
I've been required to drill as a T10 ADOS...it's up to your state. I'm still recommending SUTA and definitely claim the tax credit!
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LTC(P) (Join to see)
Just remember you are still going to probably get evaluated by your unit if you are an officer or an NCO. If your a lower enlisted soldier. It's probably not a big deal if you miss drill, if you're an officer is probably career suicide to miss if your chain of command is not on board.
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