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 SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2021 1:02 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 01:02:35 -0400

When do you become eligible for sanctuary in the military?
who goes over 18 years of active dutypoints (and while on active duty), then you get to stay on active duty until you’re eligible for an active-duty retirement at 20 years. Yes: sanctuary only happens when you’re on active duty.
Sanctuary In The Reserves: Only On Active Duty - Military ...

the-military-guide.com/sanctuary-in-the-reserves-only-on-a…

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 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2021 2:20 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — 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.