Posted on Jun 8, 2019
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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?
Posted in these groups: Military discharge 300x201 ETS/EAS5711d91c Fort Cavazos
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SSG Byron Howard Sr
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Just go to the field and be happy it will be your last FTX
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SGM Erik Marquez
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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
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You might as well have said fuck you lmao
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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.
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SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz
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Always wanted to know how to spell behoove. BTW great advice.
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SSG Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer
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Great advice sir however ETS leave is a touchy thing because holding a Soldiers ETS Leave because he turned in his gear to get out of going to the field is grounds for a IG complaint. At 2 months the Soldier should be focusing on the next chapter of his life. Not a FTX
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When can I turn in my cif gear?
GySgt Kenneth Pepper
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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?
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WO1 Ierw Student
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If you turn your CIF then how will you go to the field?
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SSG Jeffery Payne
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All you need is 5 days to clean post.
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SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz
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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.
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SPC Michael Siniard
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Yea go, and then take your gear to a car wash and power wash before turning it in.
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SPC Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
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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
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MSG Student
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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.
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Maj John Bell
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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?
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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.
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CSM Darieus ZaGara
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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.
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1LT Medical-Surgical Nurse
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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.
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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.
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