How long does Compassionate Reassignment packet stay at division before sent to HRC? How long does it take to receive orders?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 May 2018 15:15:14 -0400

I turned in my compassionate reassignment packet 5 weeks ago. i was told by S1 that it is being sent up high priority. Checked the status today and it is still at division. How long does it stay at division before sent to HRC? Once it is approved how long will it take to receive orders?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2018 3:41 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 May 2018 15:41:31 -0400

It seems to depend on the unit. I put in for a compassionate at my last unit - and three weeks later it was approved by HRC and I had orders within the next week or two (but it was a quick report date as well).

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made May 30 at 2018 4:02 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Wed, 30 May 2018 16:02:30 -0400

That seems to be pushing the outside of a reasonable timeline. I would ask the 1SG to check to ensure it was not misplaced or otherwise. You are your best own advocate. Thank you for your service.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2018 5:01 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 May 2018 17:01:51 -0400

After HRC receives your packet they give you an answer within 72 hours. BUT !!! I have never heard of a packet sitting at Division for that long. Once S-1 gets all the signatures it is coded to HRC. I would contact the Special Branch division at HRC to give them a heads up about your packet then use the open door policy or ask your OIC in S-1 to try to get an update on your packet at division.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2018 1:43 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 May 2018 01:43:56 -0400

I just completed one. My request was also priority. From start to finish it took my request about two months to be approved. Once it was submitted to HRC, I received my orders in two weeks.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2018 3:09 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:09:11 -0400

Thank you everyone for your responses. S1 told me it is still at division. It has been at division for 2 weeks.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2018 7:57 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 07:57:15 -0400

Why did it go to Division? It only requires the first O6's signature, which usually means your Brigade commander.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2019 9:08 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 09:08:31 -0400

I was stationed in Japan and found out my dad had pancreatic cancer. He was real sick and in the hospital for whipple surgery. I went home on e-leave in mid November for 2 weeks came back from leave and submitted the doctors letter to HRC along with the compassionate form. I was approved within the week and was packed up and shipped to the states by January. It was a quick move. It’s been 4 years since the move and my dad has recovered fully with no signs of cancer again so far. It moves quick once you get it past your unit. Hope this helped answer some questions.

Response by LTC Stephan Porter made Oct 7 at 2019 10:12 AM

LTC Stephan Porter — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 10:12:46 -0400

It should have gone up I HRV long ago. Your command teams and S1 should be advocating for you!