Is there dwell time for compassionate reassignment (I haven't seen my family in 2 years and my unit is trying to ship me out in 1 week)?

2017-11-06T15:30:54-05:00

Response by CW5 Edward "Tate" Jones Jr. made Nov 6 at 2017 4:10 PM

2017-11-06T16:10:28-05:00

Not sure of the REAL scope of your question. Normally a Compassionate Reassignment is ONLY approved in the case of EXTREME issues at home that should or will have a finite resolution period. In the case of a parental death and you are needed to help schedule services and resolve estate issues. The extreme heath issues regarding DIRECT family that can and will be resolved in a definitive period of time. I got a compassionate reassignment as a PFC when my mother died and I was the only adult capable of taking care of my minor siblings. That assignment expired NOT MORE than 2 years from issue. Compassionate reassignments are NOT generally approved because a soldier hasn't seen family in "2 years". You should be eligible for a PCS leave in conjunction with your deployment but that is subject to your leave on the books and the needs of the unit. Talk with your First Sergeant. He will have answers for you that take into consideration your desires AND the Unit's requirements. Don't count on being able to get a Compassionate Reassignment based on loneliness. Good luck.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2017 4:59 PM

2017-11-06T16:59:02-05:00

The governing regulation is Army Regulation 614-200. check that out. I have a packet pending also.

Response by SFC Antonio Nieto made Nov 9 at 2017 3:16 PM

2017-11-09T15:16:52-05:00

Are you married ? On those two years you earned 60 days of leave

Response by PO1 Donald Hammond made Nov 9 at 2017 7:14 PM

2017-11-09T19:14:24-05:00

It is called "get the frack out". I had over 12 years in (almost 13) and was an E-6. In 3 years on that boat (submarine) I had done 3 WestPac, the last 2 were back to back. A 4 month special op. We just came in off that 2nd WestPac and I had been home for less than 30 days in the last year. I asked the detailer what my orders would be if I re-enlisted. He said there were a couple of boats that desperately needed me as Leading Petty Officer out on WestPac. So I quit. Not doing 3 WestPacs in a row.