Is a permanent profile waiverable for the Green to Gold program?

2021-03-15T03:03:51-04:00

I’m on a permanent profile and my doctor will not authorize me to come off it. Is the profile requirement waiverable? And does anyone know who I can speak to about a green to gold packet?

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2021 6:42 AM

2021-03-15T06:42:09-04:00

I mean honestly there is an exception to any policy. Hence the term itself. But the likelihood that it will get approved is extremely low. But to be honest, the worse they can say is no. You should still submit an exception to policy to find out for yourself

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2021 12:33 PM

2021-03-15T12:33:03-04:00

While there are exceptions to many things, I’m confident that any current Green to Gold message won’t clearly state that there are no waivers to exceptions to permanent profiles. With most newly commissioned Lieutenants, the expectations is for them to be fairly young (22-29) and in good shape. With Green to Gold being as competitive as it is, not sure the Army would entertain a waiver for fitness. As the LT has stated, I would check but I wouldn’t get my hopes up.

Response by SFC Keith Gardner made Mar 15 at 2021 2:49 PM

2021-03-15T14:49:22-04:00

I’ve probably been a retiree too long to offer any pertinent advice, but... the Army has refs and pubs for every, and I mean everything. Your answer is probably in there somewhere and the ability to take deep dives into regs is one of the skills you’ll need as an officer. Your best COA is to get some informal face-to-face time with an officer or two. I expect you’ll need letters of recommendation from some officers for your application anyway. If you’re in a squared away unit your NCO support channel should be supporting your efforts. Your PL and company XO ought to be your first steps. Find a company grade officer willing to make the time to be your officer mentor. If you can find a mentor that also went Green to Gold even better. They’re easy to spot during Class A inspections. Also remember that there are other pathways to officership as well. Exploit all avenues of approach and engage all targets of opportunity.

In the meantime absorb 22-6. Understand the attributes expected of an officer and make them part of your own personal and professional self improvement campaign. If all else fails: find another doctor. Good luck.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Mar 15 at 2021 11:24 PM

2021-03-15T23:24:45-04:00

I want you deployable if you become an officer.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Mar 16 at 2021 8:53 AM

2021-03-16T08:53:35-04:00

It's worth trying but from experience and observation I don't think it is likely.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2021 4:17 AM

2021-07-18T04:17:36-04:00

If I have one but I am still deployable, can I go with direct commission?