Posted on Mar 12, 2016
What do I do if I have less than 12 months remaining until ETS when submitting a warrant packet?
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Hello. I've been working towards putting in a warrant packet since I've arrived at my unit. I project that the time I will be finally submitting my packet Will be early 2017. My ETS date is March 2018. I'd like to figure out what I have to do if this happens to be my case? The usarec website doesn't clarify what to do if an applicant has less than 12 months remaining. Thank you!
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I want it enough to re-enlist, chief. Is that what I'd have to do, no other special paperwork?
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SGM Matthew Quick
S-1/G-1 have nothing to do with reenlistment...this is the Career Counselors/Retention NCO's area.
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If you intend to re-up regardless of selection, then go ahead a do so as soon as you are able to.
You might be better off extending until you know if you get selected because if you make it through the WOCS, then you will be put into a new contract as an officer and your old contract will become void. An extension will make things easier to deal with.
In the summary part of your application (at the end of the resume) mention that you are aware of
the enlistment requirement and that you have (or will at earliest opportunity) extend your current contract to meet the requirements.
You might be better off extending until you know if you get selected because if you make it through the WOCS, then you will be put into a new contract as an officer and your old contract will become void. An extension will make things easier to deal with.
In the summary part of your application (at the end of the resume) mention that you are aware of
the enlistment requirement and that you have (or will at earliest opportunity) extend your current contract to meet the requirements.
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See your servicing Career Counselor for specific information/guidance...S1/G1 have nothing to do with reenlistment.
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If you are wanting to go aviation, you can apply as a civilian after you ETS.
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Well sir I do plan on reenlisting until I get selected. I didn't realize it was as easy as just reenlisting. However I'm undecided on whether I want to reclass or not.
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Speak to the Warrant Officer Recruitment Team......would be my first guess. They can spoon feed you the answers to all your questions instead of polling a social media platform like this. Do your homework first before asking random people for help. Go to the source of where the information you need is coming from.
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I think you will have to reenlist. The only reason I would say this is because you have to give the WO Corps 7 years service in order to retire as a warrant. If you do not want to prolong your career, I would just ETS and try another profession.
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The Others are Correct. You will either have to extend or Reenlist depending on your service goals. If you are submitting a Warrant Officer Packet then you might as well reenlist as there may be bonuses are duty assignments available for you and your current MOS. That will also allow you to the time you will need to get your packet together and ensure it is correct and as strong as you can make it. -Chief
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Re-enlisting would be the easiest option; however, getting selected is not guarantee and it could potentially affect your future plans if you are not trying to stay as an enlisted. A contract extension may take few extra days, but could be your best option if non-selection occurs. I went through the same dilemma, my unit career counselor was doing his research for an extension but it was taking too long so I decided to just re-up for two years. As some stated in a previous comment, upon completion of WOCS, you will enter a new 6 year contract anyways.
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The issue is that a reclass has been weighing heavily on my mind,My job is very dissatisfying. I'll most likely suck it up and carry on until I get selected. There is very little career progression In 91H and we work a lot. So if I end up being FQ-NS twice then it'll be difficult for me as a 91H to better myself.
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Ok if you want to go Warrant to be a pilot, it doesn't matter your rank, however if you want to stay in the aviation community, but not a pilot, then I believe you rank needs to be a E-5 and above to be selected by the board, as a PFC at this juncture, you have a ways to go. Go talk to a Chief in your unit to get the specifics. Sorry not very well read with your MOS, but just want to ensure you qualify overall to even put in a packet. Good luck!
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I had to extend twice to apply, there used to be a minimum TIS to apply and that was 12 months, so I extended to the 12tj month of the board submitted.
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Chief Baker, good to have your feedback once again! An extension does sound like the best thing but I've heard they're not giving extensions for my MOS. I'm still on my first term and have one year until my window opens up but I will look into an extension since that seems the best choice.
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CW5 Sam R. Baker
SPC (Join to see) - The extension may be able to be tagged against your application for the requirement to apply for the NEW MOS. creative ways are out there, but just try to apply get it submitted before your first enlistment is up.
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CW5 Sam R. Baker - I don't think that's possible Chief otherwise I'd love to. I have to get prk when I return to Riley and then 3 month recovery period for my flight physical. Then also the time to get the stamp from Ft. Rucker. So that's why I am looking at 2017.
What you mentioned is what I was thinking. I'm just not sure how to go about that but I'm sure the USAREC guys do.
What you mentioned is what I was thinking. I'm just not sure how to go about that but I'm sure the USAREC guys do.
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There is a link to ask questions for applicants and potential applicants. Ask the question directly to HRC as opposed to potentially getting wrong information from well meaning people on Rally Point.
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