When can I turn in my cif gear?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 15:58:40 -0400

I have 2 months 25 left as of today. I have my ets orders, my my command is trying to make my go to this FTX on July 28 till August 8th is there any thing I can do?

Response by SSG Byron Howard Sr made Jun 8 at 2019 4:09 PM

SSG Byron Howard Sr — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 16:09:14 -0400

Just go to the field and be happy it will be your last FTX

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jun 8 at 2019 4:16 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 16:16:43 -0400

US ARMY
Uncle
Sam
Ain’t
Released
Me
Yet

There is no hard and fast rule no policy or regulation you’ll get 10 to 15 days or so to Clear that includes CIF

When you get clearing papers in hand you can Clear CIF until then you’re in full duty status

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2019 4:27 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 16:27:12 -0400

If your commander had decided to take you to the field then you are going. The same thing happened to me. I was take. To the field with less than 60 days left on my contract. It sucks but that’s the Army. Billets have to be filled so missions can be completed.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2019 4:37 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 16:37:00 -0400

If you turn your CIF then how will you go to the field?

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 8 at 2019 6:14 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 18:14:25 -0400

You only get so many days to clear a post. There are generally more provided when exiting the service. So are you ETSing you usually get 30 days. If not you are going on the FTX. Thank you for your service.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2019 6:40 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 18:40:38 -0400

Have fun on your last FTX. Considering when your ETS is (doing the math it should be around 2 September), when you get back from the field you will have 8-10 days (give or take) to clean all your TA 50 before you receive your Clearing Papers....on or about 16 August. Maybe even sooner. So, again....have fun on your last FTX.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2019 7:01 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 19:01:11 -0400

You can technically clear CIF as soon as you have orders, and go back to get a stamp when you have your clearing papers... however, it would behoove you to not get on your commands bad side (especially on your way out). If you try to sham out of the field by turning in your gear, then chances are that your terminal leave won’t get signed. ust get this last field rotation in and ETS without causing any headaches to yourself and your CoC.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2019 7:01 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 19:01:23 -0400

Response by Maj John Bell made Jun 8 at 2019 9:05 PM

Maj John Bell — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 21:05:42 -0400

Yes, there is something you can do. Go on the FTX.

Exactly when do you think you should be able to keep drawing your paycheck, but not have to honor your contract?

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jun 8 at 2019 9:30 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 21:30:53 -0400

SPC Private RallyPoint Member Saddle up!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2019 10:05 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 10:05:59 -0400

Your orders will tell you exactly how many days you have to clear, this includes CIF turn in. From your ETS count back your terminal leave to your sign out date, then count back the number of days on your orders. That's when you can turn in CIF. Until then, unless it's a SFLTAP appt, you still belong to Uncle Sam.
You could get a memo from your commander to authorize an early turn in, but you need a pretty good reason to convince him why you cant do the job you signed up for for another 2 months.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2019 2:04 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 14:04:04 -0400

My best advice is to get your clearing orders and speak to your nco and plt sgt to turn in your cof gear before the field. You should have been turned in your gear before you knew about the field but if that fails good luck with the FTX

Response by GySgt Kenneth Pepper made Jun 9 at 2019 4:17 PM

GySgt Kenneth Pepper — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 16:17:24 -0400

Seriously? You are considering ending your time in the Army on a flat note to avoid a week and a half in the field? Have you considered that they may NEED you to go due to manpower or skillset shortages?

Response by SPC Michael Siniard made Jun 10 at 2019 6:39 PM

SPC Michael Siniard — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:39:05 -0400

Yea go, and then take your gear to a car wash and power wash before turning it in.

Response by SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz made Jun 15 at 2019 7:51 AM

SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 07:51:48 -0400

Do you have any physical ailment stopping you from continuing being a Soldier? If not, then you should re-enlist and do your 20... Big Picture.

Response by SSG Jeffery Payne made Jun 15 at 2019 10:35 PM

SSG Jeffery Payne — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 22:35:22 -0400

All you need is 5 days to clean post.

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Oct 19 at 2023 6:59 PM

SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:59:07 -0400

YOU'RE GOING TO WAR...ETS HAVE BEEN CANCELED