I just returned from a deployment and have 1 year remaining. Do I have to go to my next AT (which is 1 month before my contract ends)?

2017-10-01T14:31:16-04:00

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2017 4:54 PM

2017-10-01T16:54:17-04:00

That is a good question for your command. However you probably will go.

Response by TSgt Johnnie Keller made Oct 1 at 2017 4:59 PM

2017-10-01T16:59:36-04:00

It's only AT man, just go and get it over with. Besides, it will give you another good year, just in case you decide to return to the RC later.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2017 9:45 AM

2017-10-02T09:45:05-04:00

If you speak to your Commander and give a compelling argument to not go, then you may be excused. But then, you may not. But I would recommend you go as you can provide experience and guidance that others in your unit will need.

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Oct 2 at 2017 10:21 AM

2017-10-02T10:21:34-04:00

Probably. In my old unit, unless someone had a real good reason or had gone to a school over the fiscal year, they went to AT, even if they were a short-timer. Hell, 3 years ago, we had a guy whose wife was due over AT--and in fact did deliver over AT--and he had to go. They shipped him back once she went into labor, but still had to go up until that point.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Oct 2 at 2017 10:24 AM

2017-10-02T10:24:31-04:00

What's the big deal? Go to AT, do your best for the unit one more time and leave with your head high. Don't be remember as the "dud who skipped his last AT". Get the bucks, have some fun and remember you signed the line for the entire ride. It ain't over til the fat lady sings.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2018 9:44 AM

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You don't have to go if you've had 1 continuous year of active duty and your ETS is up to 120 days after the first day AT starts. AR 135–91 (3-5) • 14 March 2016

Response by SPC David Willis made Feb 6 at 2018 9:47 AM

2018-02-06T09:47:57-05:00

I didn't go to mine when I got out no real advice for you though, I just asked and they said no problem.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 6 at 2018 9:50 AM

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You signed the contract, swore the Oath, you are in till the fat Lady sings. Do what you swore to do and go to the AT, then step down with grace.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Mar 3 at 2018 6:26 AM

2018-03-03T06:26:35-05:00

Do it, close your contract with a good spirit and get a few dollars while on it!