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Little back story: I'm pursuing a dual degree in physics and engineering, and last year I had to miss the month of May for AT. This set back my degree path a whole year, and now they want me to do it again. I was scheduled for BLC in June to avoid having to skip a quarter of school, but low and behold, my BLC seat was revoked for no reason. If my command can't schedule me for another BLC date then I am planning on just skipping AT.
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SGT Chris Stephens
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In the NG, we were doing a mission over in South Korea. I had an E-7 NCOIC who got on the plane with us in Atlanta, but before the cabin doors closed, got off the plane without letting us or the second wave that had still yet to get on a plane scheduled for later. They demoted him to E-6, but because of a death of the E-6 that took his place and another E-6 team leader getting commissioned into the Coast Guard, they allowed him back into the unit as just a regular team leader and he had some other punishments that I wasn't made aware of.
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UCMJ for violation of Article 87, Article 91, Article 92 and Article 134.

What you need to do is sit down and speak with your Chain of Command and request to be left off orders for AT and see if you can do a Home Station AT this summer. Explain all the facts to your situation and concerns/ramifications if you miss up to an entire month of school again (academic and financial hardships).

There had to be a reason for your BLC to be revoked.

And if you do get put on orders, and don't show up because you just planned on skipping it, you not only screwed yourself, you screwed your buddies and you screwed the mission. This is basically the UBER Blue Falcon.
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From my understanding, I wasn't even told I got dropped from BLC. Didnt find out until I checked my military email, and talked with my FFL and he said my reservation was dropped. I'm passing everything, APFT and height and weight.
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I would talk with your professors and your university’s reasonable accommodations department and military liaison. It is easier to have the civilian side bow to Uncle Sam than it is to have Uncle Sam bow to you. AT is important as it is what shows you are trained and prepared to actually do your job when the country actually needs you and your unit to go to work and not just play weekend drill. It’s what all the training and drills are to prepare you for. It’s not something to be missed or taken lightly. When you signed up you knew it was one weekend a month and 2 weeks a year. I understand you have school, but they usually will work around a soldiers schedule for military duties. If you want to not have drill ever interfere with school then you either need to transfer to the IRR until you finish school or go ROTC while completing your degrees.
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What happens if I don't show up for AT for the Army Reserves?
MAJ Javier Rivera
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Been in that situation eons ago!

Talk with your CoC ASAP!!!!!! Explain your situation and that you took one for the team last year (bring proof) and how it hindered your civilian career.
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SPC Stewart Smith
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There was a SPC in the guard unit I joined after active duty that skipped AT and then started skipping monthly drills.
No one was able to contact him. He got busted down to E-2 and given a general discharge under honorable conditions.
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SGT Javier Silva
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Basically, if you don't show up, you will be considered an NP (non-participant). This will allow the CoC to flag you, and start the process for separation (including sep board for those with 6+ years). Once you are flagged, you CANNOT attend any schools until your flag is lifted.
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Have you talked to your professors about this? They are required by law to make reasonable accommodations for your military requirements. Provided you do your part and notify them in a timely manner, which is where most of my joes have screwed up in the past. I understand the demanding nature of your academic disciplines but lots of soldiers have made this work in the past...

I’m not familiar with what kind of alternate AT arrangements can be made in the Army Reserve, but have you tried to talk to your chain of command about this at all? We typically can make resources available, even in a field environment, for soldiers in similar situations.
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Last year I tried to talk with professors. But missing a whole month at the end of the quarter and coming back to finals without classwork is impossible for them to work around.
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SPC (Join to see) what class work are you missing? If it’s labs I somewhat get it but they HAVE to work with you to find some solution. It’s a law. Don’t be afraid to push back with your professors. Be respectful and don’t burn any bridges but be the best advocate for yourself.
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SFC Thomas Foreman I will be missing the starting class of a physics series. Analytical mechanics I, and this class is only offered in the spring. There is 0% chance for there to be another option for me to do this class in the fall or winter quarters. Last year I missed a class that all upper division classes are built on and require it. So my degree path has been halted until next quarter (winter). I can talk to professors to see if there is any chance. But most likely wont be an option like it was last quarter.
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SGM Bill Frazer
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Possibly, on the streets as a civilian, with no gov't education money!. This is serious, you are violating your contract and word/oath.
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As AT is performed using Active Duty orders it is not like skipping BA and receiving U's. This is called missed movement and is enough to get you discharged (general or other-than-honourable).
To echo the advice you've already received, talk with you CoC. Keep logs of your conversations as you work up the chain. If your FLL can't help and you have to move up, that next level will want to know what you discussed with the level below.
Thank you for trying to address this six months out and not the week prior.
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I'm going to talk to them this weekend at drill. But my CO has a reputation for not caring and saying there is nothing he can do. That's why I asked the question, my unit kinda sucks a little lota bit...
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Called suta in the guard. Just talk to your chain of command. If you have a real reason you can make up the time later
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SUTA and AT are two entirely different things. An alternate AT packet is a significant undertaking that typically requires GO approval.
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SFC (Verify To See) Ah...as a SPC all I saw was people get out for the like. In my section one guy didn’t come with us to JRTC because of school. Never knew the mechanics of getting that granted
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