Has anyone ever heard or is familiar with a program that offers early release from Active Duty for early entrance with a reserve unit?

2015-11-24T17:35:23-05:00

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2015 5:38 PM

2015-11-24T17:38:12-05:00

I have not, per say. I have heard of hardship discharge requests but not early discharge for entry into the Reserves. Contact your Retention NCO for further information and possible better answers.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2015 6:10 PM

2015-11-24T18:10:37-05:00

It's called "Palace Chase" in the Air Force. You have to see an in-service recruiter. You'll need to have a valid reason for not completing your Active Duty contract, but they can find you a reserve position. They'll take the remain portion of your active contract (say you've done two years on a four year contract) and they double it for the reserve (you'd then have to commit to four years in the reserve).

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Nov 24 at 2015 6:12 PM

2015-11-24T18:12:31-05:00

Not a Particular one but whenever we come out of a War or Scuffle there is always a downsizing and it is usually accomplished with some form of early outs.

Response by 1SG Brian Allen made Nov 24 at 2015 10:43 PM

2015-11-24T22:43:44-05:00

I have heard of early release for acceptance to college. It is actually a Chapter but I do not know what number the Chapter is. I do recall there was a period here recently that allowed service members an early release. I think it was part of the draw down.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2015 7:04 AM

2015-12-01T07:04:53-05:00

Don't do it, re-asses your thoughts on why you went active component, go back to school, what can the Reserves offer you that Active Duty can't. Good order and discipline is everywhere you go, so rethink your priorities. Your pay and benefits surely will not be the same.

Response by COL David Turk made Dec 28 at 2020 8:02 PM

2020-12-28T20:02:53-05:00

Yes, I did that back in 1973. It’s an off and on again policy.