Posted on Oct 14, 2016
Is it normal for Top Army Leadership (Pentagon officials) to exceed 30-day decision deadlines?
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As some of you are aware, I posted a article that was about me in reference to being denied my commission (please see ArmyTimes Article Enlisted Soldier Denied Commission). Since then, the Office of the Secretary of the Army has told me that they would make there final decision (to allow me to commission or not) in 30 days. They are currently on day 52.
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2LT (Join to see) I strongly suggest you wait as patiently as you can.
If you take any action that can in ANY way be perceived as being anti-system it could end up goving someone a reason to give you the answer you do not want.
Not saying waiting is easy but I truly think it is best in your case.
Good luck. Hope you get the gold bar.
If you take any action that can in ANY way be perceived as being anti-system it could end up goving someone a reason to give you the answer you do not want.
Not saying waiting is easy but I truly think it is best in your case.
Good luck. Hope you get the gold bar.
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Hello CPT Porter,
Thank you for the advice. Hey, I have waited 6 years for an answer. I think I handle more time. Thanks again.
Thank you for the advice. Hey, I have waited 6 years for an answer. I think I handle more time. Thanks again.
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The only thing that they would not waive when I went through was age. We had one guy that was to be commissioned just days before the limit. He was carrying a totally ridiculous course load (30 hours one semester). But he could not get an extension because of his age.
Good news is he made it and his first assignment as a 2Lt was to go come back to ASU for his Masters.
Good news is he made it and his first assignment as a 2Lt was to go come back to ASU for his Masters.
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I just read your article in Army Times. Best wishes for you brother. I had to get a waiver for my commission due to hand surgery but was eligible to re-enlist. It's just the way the system is. I do believe that you have a strong case in your favor for a waiver.
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Thank you sir. This whole process has been a test of endurance. I honestly, thought that when I received guidance from the Pentagon to obtain a new Chapter 2 physical (I passed of course) that I would have had a decision by now. Once again thanks for your response.
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2LT (Join to see) - Go MI. Lot's of interesting opportunities that are exclusive to the military. just my little opinion.
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Yes, it is normal, in that Nothing moves fast at the SECARMY level. It is strategic level, removed from day to day issues. Really uncharted territory for a SECARMY level personnel action. The fact it is taking longer means someone is actually looking at it. No is easy. My fear would be if you push for an answer, they'll give you the easy answer. You have to figure that the Surgeon General, ASA-Manpower, G1, and a whole bunch of others all provide an assessment and recommendation so the SECARMY can decide.
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