What happens if I need to defer my orders for school because of medical reasons?

2020-04-03T16:34:57-04:00

I have an ATTRS course reservation Drill Sergeant Academy during the summertime with a follow on assignment. Because of this COVID-19 situation, my major surgery was postponed until at least the beginning of next month, depending on if the situation improves. I have been advised today that I would need to defer my orders for medical reasons. If this happens would I still be able to go to Drill Sergeant Academy? Would I continue to PCS to another assignment? Or would I stay at my current station? I am approaching my 36 months here, and I am looking forward to going anywhere at this point.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 3 at 2020 5:37 PM

2020-04-03T17:37:09-04:00

Get a letter from the Doc/Hospital, and forward to HRC quick!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 3 at 2020 8:27 PM

2020-04-03T20:27:40-04:00

If you have a major surgery upcoming then you should have been on a temporary profile this whole time, which would have prevented you from being selected for drill. If the issue didn't warrant a temporary profile then it's probably an elective surgery and doesn't fall under the justification of asking for a deferment. HRC logic is if you are eligible to move then you are qualified to move - Commanders and medical providers have ample tools to prevent you from being placed on assignment if you are not qualified to PCS.

As for what your branch manager will do, it's up to them. Usually they will place you back on the same assignment right afterwards. They have a levy to fill and you are one of those filling the requirement.

Response by 1SG Brian Adams made Apr 4 at 2020 10:58 AM

2020-04-04T10:58:03-04:00

Nothing!! Take care of yourself, get into the next available school cycle....