Is it possible to modify your reserves contract from 8 years to 6 years?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 18:02:45 -0400

I signed up for my MOS with bonus, and I was told by my recruiter that I have 6+2 years of active reserves and IRR. However, when I looked at my contract, it says I have 8 years of active reserves and 0 year of IRR. Basically none of the people I asked (Reserves/NG) have a contract with 8 years of active drilling. I told my DS at basic and they told me to get it fixed at AiT, and the platoon SGTs told me to get it fixed at my unit. I am now a TPU soldier. Is it possible to get it changed?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2019 6:16 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 18:16:55 -0400

Doubt it. You will need to speak with your RPAC/S1 personnel. Because you will now run the risk of possibly losing your bonus that is tied to your current contract. Again, you need to speak with your RPAC/S1 personnel for clarification.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Oct 22 at 2019 6:21 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 18:21:41 -0400

Look all commitments are for 8 years service period- its in the break down were it matters- instance 2 yrs AD+ 6 yrs IRR or NG or AR. Now if you have signed the contract then that is exactly what you have, and it will be a pain to fight it. Get with S1, JAG ASAP

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2019 6:27 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 18:27:43 -0400

Also, seek out the Retention NCO that serves your unit

Response by SSG Brian G. made Oct 22 at 2019 7:20 PM

SSG Brian G. — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 19:20:24 -0400

All initial contracts say that. No, you cannot modify your contract.
What it means is that you signed a contract for 8 years whether that is 2,4 or 6 years that are actually active and the remainder is in the reserve or the IRR. All contracts initially are like that regardless of service, regardless of whether you are Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Oct 22 at 2019 11:45 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 23:45:20 -0400

So you want to be one of the sad sacks crying because they're age 60 with no retirement... because they got out or went IRR.. how many jobs give retirement benefits for part timers... Don't be foolish...

Response by PO1 Orlando Miller made Oct 23 at 2019 7:28 AM

PO1 Orlando Miller — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 07:28:46 -0400

All enlisted personnel entering the reserves for the first time will incur an eight-year Military Service Obligation (MSO); typically 6+2. Which means, following your initial six (6) years, you'll be placed in an individual ready reserve (IRR) status for the remaining two (2) years. If you're contract say's eight (8) years of active drilling reserves, there's not much you can do as you're under a contractual obligation. Most bonuses are tied to a six (6) year commitment. So, after you've completed your initial six (6) years, you could request a transfer to IRR or a conditional release (DD Form 368) to pursue active duty or another branch.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2019 9:22 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:22:16 -0400

Response by 1SG Ed Bernas made Oct 23 at 2019 1:03 PM

1SG Ed Bernas — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:03:30 -0400

Did you read it, did you sign it??

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2019 3:37 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 15:37:01 -0400

First of all everyone that joins is obligated for 8 years. I have been in for a min or two. I have never seen a 8 yr contract either. Active, Guard or Reserve. Check with your Retention or S1 people to confirm. Keep one thing in mind. If you legitimately have an 8 yr contract with a bonus . That bonus is for the entire contract anything that you do to alter that contract potentially will change that bonus (loose or reduce). So As I said get with S1 and your Retention people.