How long does it take to transfer units in the USAR?

2021-01-03T19:44:34-05:00

Hello all,

I am in the USAR, and I am currently transferring from my MI Detachment to a CA BN. I would like to know how long the process takes for the transfer to be finalized after submitting the DA4651 through my current unit?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2021 7:49 PM

2021-01-03T19:49:54-05:00

In my opinion, as long as you were not part of a ready force X unit, your transfer should only take a couple weeks.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2021 11:35 PM

2021-01-03T23:35:35-05:00

Depends on the speed of the Commanders and the 1 Shops. I've seen the requests signed, approved and orders cut within 3 days (this actually happened with me). I've seen others take a month (also me).

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2021 4:50 AM

2021-01-04T04:50:55-05:00

It depends on the approval level. I had to pull teeth to transfer from RFX BDE Advisor to a non - deploying 1SG slot. And that was only after tidying up my section and gift wrapping out on a nice green bow for my new CO (Who was previously my section chief). There was some discussions WITH Senior NCOs and Sergeants Major before the final sign off at MACOM. Pushing hard, I got it done in 5 weeks.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2021 7:32 PM

2021-01-04T19:32:07-05:00

You probably need to keep on top of the S1 processing the 4651 (losing unit I presume).

Once it gets past all the "approvals" and in the hands of the RPAC it wont take time at all. But it needs to get in the hands of RPAC.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2021 4:08 PM

2021-02-02T16:08:29-05:00

I am in the same boat as well sir. My actual first transfer got denied because TAG said due to army needs I needed to stay in my current unit and that I wasn't qualified to fill a amedd slot. But now this is my second rodeo so I am really hoping it works.