How can I renegotiate my contract after having my orders canceled?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:08:26 -0400

I re-enlisted in December 2019, got the email saying my orders to fort benning were canceled due to disbanding I’d engineers there. Talking to retention nco, and due to that I just got flagged a month ago for height and weight, told me to contact branch. Still trying them, seem always buisy. Trying to stabilize at Campbell, but switch brigades, or go to Knox. Any help? Thank you in advance.

Also got a baby due in August, trying to be more of a dad since army looks like there trying to cut down deployments.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2020 4:32 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:32:50 -0400

Your flag was likely the reason for the loss of orders. Unless you have a cool branch manager, you are now needs of the army

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2020 4:50 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:50:11 -0400

Not sure how you would be able to re-negotiate your contract unless your re-enlistment was for Benning specific. You can transfer with a Flag for HT/WT. Chances are, Branch will be giving you a new assignment shortly. Just keep trying to contact your BM.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2020 5:30 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 17:30:07 -0400

Easy fix, you're eligible for a VALRENO, renegotiate your contract to a different location or stabilize. A different unit at your own base can be a bit harder, but it's a possibility. However, no renegotiations can be entertained until your flag is lifted. Also, you can't work this through your branch it has to be worked through your Career Counselor. When you do go to request your renegotiation, it's important that you highlight that you did not lose your assignment for a transferable flag, you lost the assignment due to the unit moving. If you had lost your orders because of an adverse action flag or investigation, then you would not be eligible to renegotiate and would have to try to work an assignment through your branch manager

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2020 6:01 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:01:08 -0400

Reenlistment renegotiation in this case may not be possible because "disbanding an unit" is not a valid reason that has affected you or your job. These days, it's all about the need of the army. Unless, incentives involved, the Army can relocate you wherever their needs are. Beside, you're not in a bargaining position due to your flag.