Is there a time limitation on a decision for a chapter?

What type of chapter is this? Voluntary early separation? Pregnancy chapter? Failing your PT test? If you're being chaptered then that means you're booted out of the Army. If you're not being booted out and your unit is holding this "chapter" over you, then you need to head to IG and get them involved. If there is no paperwork justifying why you're being barred from reenlistment and promotion and you're not being counseled on it monthly, then that's not a lot to stand on. But I'm not privy to your situation. I can only go by what you're saying. If the open door policy isn't working for your 1SG, BN CSM or BDE CSM, then IG is the place to go. Commanders, 1SGs along with CSMs like their careers and don't like when someone or an office at the division or corps level is involved in a situation they can't handle. Heads will roll

PFC Caitlynn Geigel I'm NOT a barracks lawyer. You have been given some SOLID advise by the NCO's and the Officers on here. I cannot tell you to do a damn thing, but I will WARN you of ONE thing "Keep fighting, never give up, never give in. That's what command wants so, they can pound on the chest and laugh in your face, saying we beat you. Go to fb, twitter, let the world know . the rules are stale and need to be changed. Those who make the laws, control the laws. Be a trendsetter, take them all down. Just because you have a rank of PFC, does not meant, you aren't above a general. Become a legal threat, make them sweat, make them cower, make them fear you and make it known, you will bring legal vengeance on those who choose to break the law, for their own prosperity". DO NOT do ANY of what that post says. You can be dead wrong and dead right at the same time.I would want to see you continue the good fight, get knowledgeable. Ask these leaders on here what do I need to do? If you were my NCO what would you do? Look for perspectives. You will be surprised to find that the SGT(P), SGM M, and MAJ B all are solid in their responses and more than likely are going to give you a hard truth that isn't sexy or fun. LISTEN TO THEM. At this point this thread is done. If you feel the need to talk more, contact them individually or in a group email...BEHIND THE SCENES. I'm posting this response not to degrade the poster, but to highlight it is more emotion based, than factual based. At this time, you can put emotions in your back pocket and deal with them later. It's business time and either you listen to them, and fight for what you want, or allow your emotions to take over and loose EVERYTHING you want. DO NOT....I REPEAT DO NOT take this on FB, twitter, or any other social media site. What you may think cannot be seen CAN be seen and used against you. This is as far as your use of Social Media should go. If you have paperwork, and the leaders are willing to look at it, take out the names and unit, then send it to them for review. You can make SGM as a dumbass, but this one isn't one. You can make MAJ as an asshole. He's firm, but not asshole firm, and SGT(P) is only a promotion title. He is a NCO with the rank of SGT soon to be SSG. More than likely the fact he took the time to continue speaking to you shows someone WANTS to see the right thing happen to you. DO NOT I ASK YOU TO DO NOT go on any other social medium and ask a damn thing else. No posting, no questions, no super-vet pages on FB. YOU WILL LOOSE, and they will make fun of you while you're trying to figure out your next move.

I am a dickhead, an asshole, whatever you want to call me, but remember this; I am a NCO. You're not the first to be in this situation, and you won't be the last. Learn the regs NOW, and not just the part that suits you. KNOW what each and every piece of paper means. If you are not sure, ask them to explain it before you sign. Know your penalties. Know your rewards. Be an asset to yourself. If you even are sent home, what you went through can be a case study that you can inform others on. More than one way to serve. I tell Soldiers all the time about my fuck ups. It lets them know I do have a reasonable clue as to what I'm talking about, especially when it's in direct comparison to what they are going through. I wish you the best, and no matter what happens, you tried. That is more than most of the folks have done in America. Keep your head up, maintain your bearing, and keep it moving.

PFC Geigel, as a Chief Paralegal for the Reserves it pains me to see a separation packet take so long to get through the system, even more so being an active duty Soldier. In the Reserves you have a little more understanding because commander's are not always available to review and sign documents due to generally being in a duty status on only one weekend a month. This is still not an acceptable answer because you, as the Soldier, are being penalized the entire time by being flagged. As you have gathered from the abundance of advice given, their is no specific time limit, only a processing goal. Many factors come into play, like the change of command. When people tell you to talk to JAG they mean Trial Defense Services (TDS). Those are the attorneys that represent you in administrative and disciplinary matters. My role is I represent the commanders, but as an NCO I care for Soldiers and the due process you are entitled. You should have consulted with an attorney to go over your options and rights. I'm assuming that you have less than six years time in service and therefore are not entitled to a hearing before an administrative separation board unless the separation authority is considering an Other Than Honorable discharge. If your command has had any change of heart based on your performance they have the ability to request the packet be pulled back or that the separation authority give you a favorable discharge. A suspended sentence can be good in that with no further misconduct the action will close favorably, however it means you will continue to be flagged for the duration of the suspension which could be up to one year. I hope your situation works out in your favor and that you are able to continue your military career honorably. Thank you for your service to our nation.