How early can I be sent back while deployed?

2021-04-28T06:19:56-04:00

We just got deployed last March and will be back in December, I’ll ets April next year but I still need to complete sfl and I was planning On taking the programs they offered, I also got 88 ets leave days that I was planning on using with this day it would put me to start leave about the first week of January, I’m wondering how early does my unit have to send me back to the states so I can complete all this

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2021 8:42 AM

2021-04-28T08:42:49-04:00

There’s always flights happening. For example: if you had a Red Cross message for your spouse or child, they could have you on a flight home in days. With that said, I would map out how much time you’ll need to complete TAPS and your ETS Leave, and then start speaking with your CoC. Don’t lay this on them one week from when you think you’ll need to be home and expect it to happen. Start voicing it now

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2021 9:49 AM

2021-04-28T09:49:02-04:00

You can complete SFL TAP while deployed. As long as you have a computer to access emails and the trainings required.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2021 10:41 AM

2021-04-28T10:41:31-04:00

You are required to be given 90 days for transition. Taking leave is a privilege not an entitlement. You're either going to have to sell a bunch of leave or extend.

Response by SGT Anita Yawson made Apr 28 at 2021 7:50 PM

2021-04-28T19:50:12-04:00

SPC Rico C please check with the Outprocess Office regarding selling your leave back to Federal govt. I believe that you would get the cash value of those leave days (Unused) shortly after ETS departure.

I left active duty 2009 and yes I recall having received in my bank account funds from unused leave days. It came in handy for living expenses

Response by Pvt Stella McPherson made Apr 28 at 2021 10:08 PM

2021-04-28T22:08:31-04:00

You are to leave as soon as possible