What else besides a retention nco could I do to find a new reserve unit ?

2019-12-16T10:55:32-05:00

My reserve unit is Puerto Rico which I haven’t even inprocess because I can’t go over there anymore so I’m trying to find one here in Kentucky but my unit hasn’t been any help at all In fact they won’t answer my calls or answer my emails a retention nco here has helped but hasn’t txted me or called if he found a unit what else could I do...

Response by MAJ Michael Cummings made Dec 16 at 2019 11:15 AM

2019-12-16T11:15:32-05:00

If I understand your situation correctly:
*You were assigned to a reserve unit in PR but live in KY.
*You have not reported to the PR unit but you have emailed them with no responses.
*There is a local reserve unit retention NCO that has attempted to help you but you have not heard from him/her for a period of time.

I was in a loosely similar boat when I was working for NATO as a civilian and was pulled out of the IRR and assigned a unit in PA. I was definitely not going to be making a trek across the ocean once a month for unit assemblies. I ended up calling my branch manager. Unfortunately as enlisted you do not have a branch manager. I am sure that there is some sort of a personnel management office at USARC you could speak with. I would reach out to your local retention NCO contact though first as to not burn any bridges. He/she very well might be talking to the same USARC people you would be calling and waiting on them to get back with him/her.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2019 11:45 AM

2019-12-16T11:45:26-05:00

In addition to what Major Cummings said, log on to the ARCD website, go under tools, and then vacancy locator. Fill in your MOS, grade and state and it will show you any vacancies. It will show you the unit, address, UIC, etc. This can prove helpful when you talk to your local retention NCO or chain of command as not only will it show you have done your due diligence, but that it's one less thing for them to search for and take up time.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Dec 16 at 2019 12:06 PM

2019-12-16T12:06:34-05:00

You’ll need to contact USARC Human Resources.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2019 8:37 PM

2019-12-18T20:37:37-05:00

You can try to call HRC or USARC to see if they can contact directly your unit.

Another option is talk with a recruiter to find units to RST with, or RST/ADOS with the recruiters if they’ll let you. I would only go this route if you cannot contact any of your CoC for guidance, as ensuring you get paid for RSTs is tricky since usually they are processed by your home unit. ADOS can be done separately however.

Response by SPC Emmanuel Galloza made Dec 24 at 2019 1:10 PM

2019-12-24T13:10:42-05:00

Give a couple tries more then contact a chaplain chaplains have a wealth of connections and may be able to assist you.