https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-most-important-thing-to-plan-for-when-facing-a-rif-board <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We all know the Military is going through another round of drawdown.  The Army recently published messages for officer separation boards and enhanced selected early retirement boards.  What is the most important thing to plan for with these boards? Thu, 12 Dec 2013 18:22:43 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-most-important-thing-to-plan-for-when-facing-a-rif-board <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We all know the Military is going through another round of drawdown.  The Army recently published messages for officer separation boards and enhanced selected early retirement boards.  What is the most important thing to plan for with these boards? MAJ Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 12 Dec 2013 18:22:43 -0500 2013-12-12T18:22:43-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-most-important-thing-to-plan-for-when-facing-a-rif-board?n=19620&urlhash=19620 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I guess it would be to take an honest assessment of your career to determine if you will be subject to this board.  Then immediately start your transition planning. SSG Robert Burns Thu, 12 Dec 2013 18:28:17 -0500 2013-12-12T18:28:17-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-most-important-thing-to-plan-for-when-facing-a-rif-board?n=19643&urlhash=19643 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Can someone please elaborate on what exactly a RIF Board is, and what it involves? Thanks. CPT Aaron Kletzing Thu, 12 Dec 2013 18:51:06 -0500 2013-12-12T18:51:06-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-most-important-thing-to-plan-for-when-facing-a-rif-board?n=19644&urlhash=19644 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I learned as much as I could about the board, the population I am reviewed against, made some assumptions and planned accordingly.  In my estimate I am at risk for the board.  I've updated my files and my photo and my resume.  If I am retained great, if I'm not I'm already in the right mindset and ready to apply for jobs. LTC Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 12 Dec 2013 18:53:45 -0500 2013-12-12T18:53:45-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-most-important-thing-to-plan-for-when-facing-a-rif-board?n=19700&urlhash=19700 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Make sure your records are accurate and up to date, unless you aren't worried about the results. The more accurate your records are can determine if and when you may be selected. SFC James Baber Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:58:33 -0500 2013-12-12T19:58:33-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-most-important-thing-to-plan-for-when-facing-a-rif-board?n=19701&urlhash=19701 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Its not just officers, they have been doing QMS/QMP boards for SRNCO's for about the last 4 years, and I believe it will start to get harder to get promoted and to be retained on both sides. SFC Rocky Gannon Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:59:44 -0500 2013-12-12T19:59:44-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-most-important-thing-to-plan-for-when-facing-a-rif-board?n=20081&urlhash=20081 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Basically downsizing... Hopefully all those CPT and MAJs have their records up to date with a photo. I saw a report that they will be eliminating an entire year group of CPTs by the number of personnel they are RIFing. CSM Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 13 Dec 2013 07:06:40 -0500 2013-12-13T07:06:40-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-most-important-thing-to-plan-for-when-facing-a-rif-board?n=4758858&urlhash=4758858 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would take the early retirement and run. As a warrant and a cw3 at 15 years I never got the offer. CW4 Craig Urban Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:32:53 -0400 2019-06-27T19:32:53-04:00 2013-12-12T18:22:43-05:00