Posted on Dec 3, 2019
What happens if I don't show up for AT for the Army Reserves?
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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 I was scheduled for BLC in June to avoid having to skip a quarter of school, but low and behold, my BLC seat was revoked for no reason.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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I will not repeat things already said but I do need to highlight some stuff for you.
1. USERRA covers a lot of stuff to help prevent your school from taking punitive action against you for military obligations. Your chain of command can also speak with them if you have brought it up in a reasonable time frame. If you still have significant issues with your civilian institution, you can also talk with ESGR (employment support for the guard and reserves).
2. Although it sucks to push back things, I promise you honorable service opens a lot of doors when it comes to employment. This is not something you should be so willing to chuck away.
3. To end on a negative note: This is active duty time - and if you do not show up it is punishable under UCMJ. This stuff follows you to the civilian side as well when you go to employers because they can find out this stuff as well.
1. USERRA covers a lot of stuff to help prevent your school from taking punitive action against you for military obligations. Your chain of command can also speak with them if you have brought it up in a reasonable time frame. If you still have significant issues with your civilian institution, you can also talk with ESGR (employment support for the guard and reserves).
2. Although it sucks to push back things, I promise you honorable service opens a lot of doors when it comes to employment. This is not something you should be so willing to chuck away.
3. To end on a negative note: This is active duty time - and if you do not show up it is punishable under UCMJ. This stuff follows you to the civilian side as well when you go to employers because they can find out this stuff as well.
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