Is there any regulation regarding pulling staff duty/duty when x days out from ETS?

2020-09-06T11:23:23-04:00

I start Terminal leave in 52 days, but I’m officially out Jan 15th, is there any regulation regarding pulling duty/staff duty? I’m on read d because of how close I am To getting out. But I’m on staff duty 2-3xs a month and whatever detail, and that makes It difficult for SFL and other transition classes to get done. Is there any regulation that I can use to help me out?

Response by SFC William Farrell made Sep 6 at 2020 11:33 AM

2020-09-06T11:33:45-04:00

Good luck on your discharge SGT Private RallyPoint Member

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2020 11:35 AM

2020-09-06T11:35:18-04:00

Nope, you are a Soldier and free game until you sign out on leave.
Some commands have internal policies about x amount of days to clear; where in theory they would let you focus on out processing, clearing the installation, and completing SFL-TAP.
SFL-TAP courses are available on JKO - you could do them during staff duty.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Sep 6 at 2020 12:31 PM

2020-09-06T12:31:41-04:00

No there is not. Particularly when the unit is deployed. Rear D is always made up of those who are ETS, bew arrivals and those with medical issues. The best you can ask for is to provide the rear D Leadership with your out processing schedule and they can try to accommodate. Soldier!

Response by SSG Brian G. made Sep 6 at 2020 12:52 PM

2020-09-06T12:52:32-04:00

Nope. You signed the dotted line and you are the Army's to do with as they please up until the moment you get out. And really you are complaining about being on SD 2-3 times a month? You are rear D, which likely means there are maybe 20-30 people.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2020 2:01 PM

2020-09-06T14:01:11-04:00

I suppose you can't do any of them on line during the weekend either?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2020 2:42 PM

2020-09-06T14:42:11-04:00

Nope.

How about you soldier up and do the duties you are assigned to do. On top of all of this, if you knew you wanted to get out, you were able to start SFL 18 months prior to your ETS. Sounds like you procrastinated.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2020 2:58 PM

2020-09-06T14:58:39-04:00

Yes, you cannot pull staff duty the ten days you are allotted for clearing. You are allotted 18 months to complete SFLTAP.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2020 2:58 PM

2020-09-06T14:58:44-04:00

No, there is nothing that exempts you from the duty roster other than a local BN or BDE commander policy.
Be grateful you are not in a BDE that puts ETSers on Staff duty 1 day on, 2 days off.
2-3 times a month on staff duty should not make SFL that challenging.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Sep 6 at 2020 4:16 PM

2020-09-06T16:16:41-04:00

US ARMY
Uncle Sam Ain't Released Me Yet
Until your release date, or date terminal leave starts you perform the duties assigned.

That said your a known loss.....your past performance will dictate how the unit treats you now. (that's not quite true, I have seen disgraceful CofC treat SM of great past performance like dirt as they neared ETS because they chose not to reenlist)

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2020 9:06 PM

2020-09-06T21:06:30-04:00

I served duty the weekend before I ETS’ed. Enjoy one last time.

Response by SSG George Holtje made Sep 6 at 2020 10:11 PM

2020-09-06T22:11:56-04:00

When you star clearing, you will probably not be on the Monday to Friday roster. Weekend duty is always a possibility.