Posted on Mar 23, 2016
How do I get an early separation through education or employment? My family will be moving to Houston I have 6 months left.
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I want to go to school to get my bachelors for criminal justice. I plan on a job through corrections working in a jail etc. but of course would need to go down their to have a face to face and such. Is that allowed? We don't get told much on how to go about it? Also what is required in order to get the early seperation?
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6 months? U can ride that one out. Coz it will take as long to get ua early chapter orders.
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I understand that. But I also just had a baby and physically know I'm not to the standard and I'm not able to do the physical fitness part and pass. My unit was talking about chapter. Granted I still haven't taken a pt test yet it'll come in April. But if I can get out early I'd like to do that just to start early
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I've seen it done on Fort Hood but usually for senior leaders E8 and above. You can request it and it must be approved through your company commander or battalion commander. The army wants its soldiers to have a solid plan in place and job waiting for them. Talk frank to your leadership about this. Have supporting documents in hand when you do. And push it up the chain. Don't take no for an answer from anyone who isnt the commander. Be able to answer all questions regarding the ends and outs of what you're planning.
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Submit your request in writing and see if they allow it. Most times if there isn't a manpower shortage in your field/MOS they will approve it. However, based upon the currently high unemployment across the entire nation, the high cost of medical coverage and the fines you must pay the govt for not having that coverage, you might want to reconsider leaving the service until you have a solid, no way I won't work job waiting for you on the outside, with a solid "can support my family" paycheck and benefits to protect them as well. When you leave the service's the only thing that should be going through your mind is will this job support me and my family, is there security with this job, what are the down sides to this job.. I retired back in 95. I was offered a good paying job with a security firm in NY, well I moved myself and my family out there. The day came for my face to face interview for the post, I drove the 40 miles to their location only to find that they had moved two days prior to another location 50 miles away. So, saying is a far cry from doing. Make sure that you have everything needed to protect you and your family in writing before you take that step.
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SGM Erik Marquez
See AR 635-200, specifically para 5-16 , page 57
5–16. Early separation to further education Soldiers may be discharged or released from active duty for the convenience of the Government, up to 90 days before ETS, in order to attend a specific term at college, university, vocational school, or technical school. a. Soldiers serving initial enlistments of less than 3 years, members of the ARNGUS or USAR serving on ADT, and former senior ROTC cadets ordered to active duty because of breaches of contract are ineligible for separation under this paragraph. b. To qualify for early separation, eligible Soldiers must— (1) Not be mission essential to their assigned organizations, as determined by commanders concerned. (2) Clearly establish that the specific school term for which they seek early separation is academically the most opportune time for them to begin or resume their education, and that delay of school enrollment until normal ETS would cause undue personal hardship. (3) Provide a statement from an appropriate school official (for example, a registrar or director of admissions) indicating acceptance for enrollment (without qualification or in a probationary status) in a full-time resident course of instruction. The statement must also reflect that the latest acceptable registration date for the school term falls within the 90–day period preceding the Soldier’s ETS. (4) Show that they are able to pay, or have already paid, school entry fees. c. The college or university must offer courses of instruction leading to an associate, baccalaureate, or higher degree and must be approved by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The vocational or technical school must offer a course of instruction of no less than 3 months’ duration and must be approved by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. d. The effective date of early separation under this paragraph normally will not be earlier than 10 days prior to the date classes convene, except when Soldiers may be separated up to 30 days prior to the date classes convene if evidence is submitted that the 10-day period is clearly insufficient. This is not intended as authority to permit separation a full 30 days prior to class starting date in every case but to provide a reasonable latitude in justifiable cases to authorize separation on a date that will give the Soldier adequate time to register and enter the school on time. Examples include Soldiers returning from overseas and those who must move their families to the school location. e. Accrued leave will be used to the maximum extent possible, as transition leave, in conjunction with early separation under this paragraph. f. For characterization of service, see paragraph 5–1. g. Commanders specified in paragraph 1–19 are authorized to order separation under this paragraph. The criteria in chapter 1, section VII, will govern whether Soldiers will be released from AD with transfer to the IRR, or discharged. h. Combining this paragraph with other early release programs to effect separation more than 90 days before ETS is not authorized.
5–16. Early separation to further education Soldiers may be discharged or released from active duty for the convenience of the Government, up to 90 days before ETS, in order to attend a specific term at college, university, vocational school, or technical school. a. Soldiers serving initial enlistments of less than 3 years, members of the ARNGUS or USAR serving on ADT, and former senior ROTC cadets ordered to active duty because of breaches of contract are ineligible for separation under this paragraph. b. To qualify for early separation, eligible Soldiers must— (1) Not be mission essential to their assigned organizations, as determined by commanders concerned. (2) Clearly establish that the specific school term for which they seek early separation is academically the most opportune time for them to begin or resume their education, and that delay of school enrollment until normal ETS would cause undue personal hardship. (3) Provide a statement from an appropriate school official (for example, a registrar or director of admissions) indicating acceptance for enrollment (without qualification or in a probationary status) in a full-time resident course of instruction. The statement must also reflect that the latest acceptable registration date for the school term falls within the 90–day period preceding the Soldier’s ETS. (4) Show that they are able to pay, or have already paid, school entry fees. c. The college or university must offer courses of instruction leading to an associate, baccalaureate, or higher degree and must be approved by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The vocational or technical school must offer a course of instruction of no less than 3 months’ duration and must be approved by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. d. The effective date of early separation under this paragraph normally will not be earlier than 10 days prior to the date classes convene, except when Soldiers may be separated up to 30 days prior to the date classes convene if evidence is submitted that the 10-day period is clearly insufficient. This is not intended as authority to permit separation a full 30 days prior to class starting date in every case but to provide a reasonable latitude in justifiable cases to authorize separation on a date that will give the Soldier adequate time to register and enter the school on time. Examples include Soldiers returning from overseas and those who must move their families to the school location. e. Accrued leave will be used to the maximum extent possible, as transition leave, in conjunction with early separation under this paragraph. f. For characterization of service, see paragraph 5–1. g. Commanders specified in paragraph 1–19 are authorized to order separation under this paragraph. The criteria in chapter 1, section VII, will govern whether Soldiers will be released from AD with transfer to the IRR, or discharged. h. Combining this paragraph with other early release programs to effect separation more than 90 days before ETS is not authorized.
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