How long does it take an ETP to be approved by G1, DCS and HRC for ADOS?

2022-12-08T11:40:40-05:00

Can anyone know the required time does it take an ETP to be approved through G1, DCS and HRC for ADOS? If know things are slow. The ADOS unit informed me that they’re waiting for ETP. Tour of Duty stated it has been uploaded and waiting for next level.

However, HRC seems to take its time. Process is strange.

Response by COL Randall C. made Dec 8 at 2022 11:50 AM

2022-12-08T11:50:55-05:00

The standard answer with the military bureaucracy that doesn't have a regulatory or statutory timeline -- it takes as long as it takes.

It SHOULD only take a few days for processing, but SHOULD and DOES are two widely different things at HQDA.

The GUIDELINES are that ETPs going to the G1 should be submitted at least 30 days before the requested start date (some other ETPs could take as long as 90+ days).

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2022 4:17 PM

2022-12-09T16:17:35-05:00

I assume that your ETP is to allow you to reach over 18 years AFS while on ADOS. If that's the case, they are determining if they need you enough to approve someone qualifying for a full AD retirement, which can be a big investment, depending on how old you are.