If you have a soldier who has no desire to finish out their Reserve contract, is there a way to begin out-processing them?

2017-11-03T08:28:53-04:00

Response by CPT Andrew Wright made Nov 3 at 2017 8:37 AM

2017-11-03T08:37:42-04:00

For the USAR if a Soldier gets 8 Unexcused Absences they are usually transferred to the IRR.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2017 9:10 AM

2017-11-03T09:10:11-04:00

As the CPT said but it is once they pass 8 unexcused absences you can start doing paper work, but here is the catch was a certified letter sent for each week end they missed, is there documentation that the squad leader or some one tried to contact them each morning of drill. Some higher HQ's are easier to work with than others on putting these guys out, it's a numbers game up top and even though they are not coming to drill, higher command if they decide to do so can still use the ssn in a numbers games when reporting.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2017 9:57 AM

2017-11-03T09:57:33-04:00

I understand that being in a RC can be financially draining at times. I was working a job that paid $11/hr and trying to support a household while having to drive 200 miles to drill and maintain my air crew member currency. I understood that I made a commitment and that I needed to maintain that commitment though. This individual needs to suck it up until the end of their enlistment.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Nov 3 at 2017 11:26 AM

2017-11-03T11:26:33-04:00

My first thought is that you need to counsel your soldier, find out why they are unwilling to fulfill their contract and remind them of why they initially enlisted. If you are not able to save the soldier, or they are not worth saving, just remind them that if they miss enough assemblies they will automatically be transferred into the IRR.

Additionally, make sure you get help and advice from your chain of command. I am sure the farther up you go, the more they will have dealt with this situation.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2017 11:14 PM

2017-11-03T23:14:41-04:00

Read this manual:
http://www.ncoer.com/wall.htm

WALL-TO-WALL COUNSELING FM 22-102

You will find many helpful ideas about how to prepare and write NCOERs. We have gathered the links and put them on one webpage.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Nov 6 at 2017 10:14 PM

2017-11-06T22:14:33-05:00

They have likely been in a job they did not expect or connect with if you can put them on duty immediately on task in their actual MOS or desired MOS. Remind them of WHY they joined, not WHY they should get out.
If they moved or they are not happy, don't play prison guard as a Commander or 1SG, help them move on, just as someone helped you. See the link below.
If they are playing the U can't find me game. Then get 10 U letters, go through all the legal pain and transfer. If you can get in touch with the soldier remind them of other TPU, IMA, or IRR then coming back in after a short break.

http://www.usar.army.mil/Join-Us/Ways-to-Serve/IRR/

IRR

Official site of the U.S. Army Reserve, the federal military reserve forces of the United States.