How long does it take to transfer a commission from Reserves to Active Duty for AMEDD officers (scroll process, orders, etc.)?

2018-08-02T03:12:19-04:00

I’ve been in USAR for almost 2 years and I started an active duty packet after completing BOLC in March 2018. My recruiter told me I was selected for a 66S slot and my “unofficial scroll” was released June 30th. G1 signed my dd368 and release is good until December. I would greatly appreciate any feedback or advice - thank you

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2018 3:41 PM

2018-08-02T15:41:04-04:00

Shouldn't your recruiter have a timeline for this? Seems like that should be your first stop. When I went ARNG to AD, the process took about a month. I gave my recruiter my 368 and HRC came back the next few days with my AD report date. Not sure if the process has changed but you shouldn't be in the dark. Friends of mine went AD from the reserves and they PCS'd within 3 weeks of getting their orders.I brain just dumped everything I knew on the topic but, always ask questions until you have a firm understanding of the process.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2018 9:18 AM

2018-08-21T09:18:09-04:00

The process has been extremely slow this year. The recruiters don't know what's taking so long. From what I gathered looking on the HRC website, all scrolls ae behind; promotion and appointment. It sucks but its a waiting game.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2018 2:40 PM

2018-08-21T14:40:16-04:00

I did it for purposes of attending the Army’s active duty anesthesia school. Had to go through 3 boards: the accrediting university’s, LTHET, and commissioning. The commissioning took the longest with some odd request here and there. Once paperwork was ready and sent to board i think it took 2 months.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2018 6:23 AM

2018-08-28T06:23:15-04:00

1LT Raymond,
As other stated responses, the current change in separating certain scrolls have certainly slowed the already slow process. However, your situation is a bit different in that you will be changing from a reserve status to an active status. BLUF is that the total process to be scrolled is 180 days (no less/no more), not sure why that number is key, but that is direct from HRC. The problem you will run into is the differences in process for the two statuses. You may have got a nod that puts you in a "P" status while in the USAR, but that won't necessarily transfer over once activated. My suggestion (if applicable) is to pin the promotion on and then go on active duty. If not you may find yourself being re-scrolled once activated and required to wait those 180 days until you could be back dated on your effective date. Hope that helps, good luck!