How long does it take to be placed on assignment for Green to Gold?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:45:17 -0400

I received my offer letter 2.5 weeks ago for the Hip Pocket scholarship, at which point I submitted the 4187/request for discharge through my S1, and posted my signed response to the offer letter on the Green to Gold portal. Cadet Command validated the document, and that was it. I also submitted the documents enclosed in my commander’s letter to my school’s PMS.

Should I be concerned that I have not been notified of being placed on assignment yet? If so, who is the proper person to reach out to?

Any advice is appreciated. I’m supposed to move to Hawaii in 4 weeks (discharge date to be July 15), so I’m getting a little nervous.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2021 1:16 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 01:16:18 -0400

You realize that if you're being discharged, there is no assignment? You would only be placed on assignment if you were staying in the Army like the Active Duty Option. You're being separated to pursue college, you can't be on assignment after your ETS. You need to be preparing to transition to being a civilian, setting up your travel, looking for a place to live etc

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2021 1:37 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 01:37:20 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member Looks like SFC Private RallyPoint Member answered your question. Good luck with your future endeavors... just remember... you have everything you need for a successful life. Being a little nervous is normal... just don't let it cripple you.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 22 at 2021 4:46 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:46:37 -0400

The only orders you will receive are discharge orders. As for travel I am pretty sure that is your responsibility. At best the Army will cover you up to home of record when you last enlisted. SFC Boyd covered the bases. Good luck in your future.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2021 8:23 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:23:54 -0400

I am doing HIP Pocket scholarship this fall as well and I'd say make sure you read and fully understand AR 635-200 16-2. For some reason the HIP pocket scholarship isn't common so my unit hasn't known what to do and I've had to know the regs. to be the driving force in my separation. You have to go to your transportation center and turn in your separation packet to them. Go to them and ask what documents are required to start your separation packet. You will need/receive orders to leave because that is how you out-process your installation and your transportation will be paid for my the military but you should contact your Rotc POC if you have more questions. POCs can be found in the ADO guide at the very end depending on where you are stationed.