I have almost 18 years AFS. Is there a command I can join that will allow me to enter Sanctuary?

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:11:45 -0400

My command will not allow anyone to go into Sanctuary?.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2021 10:36 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 22:36:31 -0400

Here is a previous post for background.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-i-qualify-for-sanctuary

Do I qualify for sanctuary? | RallyPoint

On my DD214, I have 17 years 5 months and 25 days of Active Federal Service (AFS). I am currently in the Army Reserves as an IPU Soldier since 20150208. Does my Reserve time put me over the 18 year mark. If so, can I apply for sanctuary?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2021 8:19 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:19:24 -0400

My understanding is that Commanders are not authorized to bring a Reservist onto AD for the purpose of receiving Sanctuary. Reservists have to apply directly to HRC for Sanctuary, there is a page on Sanctuary on HRC

Response by SGM Jeff Mccloud made Jul 14 at 2021 2:20 PM

SGM Jeff Mccloud — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:20:37 -0400

In the reserve components, it takes waiver approval at Director/Chief level for a reservist to come on orders with more than 17.5 years of AFS.
It's possible with a mobilization, otherwise there would need to be a mission critical need to bring you on orders, no one in the reserves gets orders solely for the purpose of getting to 20 yrs AFS.