https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-taking-the-rcp <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Thu, 25 Aug 2016 07:05:56 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-taking-the-rcp <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> SSG Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 25 Aug 2016 07:05:56 -0400 2016-08-25T07:05:56-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-taking-the-rcp?n=1835009&urlhash=1835009 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was always led to believe that RCP isn't a choice. I do know they pay you for it. In some cases to get the separation pay they require a reserve commitment. I am not sure if that is the case for RCP. They should tell you all that during your transition briefings. SGT David T. Thu, 25 Aug 2016 08:30:48 -0400 2016-08-25T08:30:48-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-taking-the-rcp?n=1835047&urlhash=1835047 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What is "taking the RCP"? <br /><br />If you mean turning down promotions until you are separated at 14 years, it seems to me that would be a big waste of time, but it fits some peoples long term goals. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 25 Aug 2016 08:47:38 -0400 2016-08-25T08:47:38-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-taking-the-rcp?n=1835992&urlhash=1835992 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It's not a choice. SPC Sheila Lewis Thu, 25 Aug 2016 13:11:11 -0400 2016-08-25T13:11:11-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-taking-the-rcp?n=1845096&urlhash=1845096 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A big con that i just discovered is that if you receive any VA disibility and receive a payment the garnish the payment until the lump sum of the RCP is paid back. SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 28 Aug 2016 20:33:23 -0400 2016-08-28T20:33:23-04:00 2016-08-25T07:05:56-04:00