Who is the "Certifying Official" on a DD 368? After having it signed by the commander, what is the next step?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 02:32:28 -0500

Im trying to go active duty and I'm trying to figure out if my COC is finished on their end, it's already approved my my commander, was wondering if it still had to go up to the general, thanks any additional information would be appreciated.

PFC Foster.

Response by A1C Ian Williams made Dec 24 at 2017 2:38 AM

A1C Ian Williams — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 02:38:07 -0500

Tread carefully but put pressure on your immediate supervisor. Follow the chain of command and always be respectful SPC Private RallyPoint Member Good Luck!!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2017 2:23 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 14:23:35 -0500

You might gain some information or insight by checking the responses on this post.
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/dd368-national-guard-to-active-duty

DD368 National guard to Active Duty | RallyPoint

I currently have a DD368 in the CoC. Yesterday my UA told me that battalion and brigade had already signed and it was waiting at state. Has anyone else gone through this process to swap from national guard to active army, if so how long did it take once your paperwork was waiting for the last signature?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2017 2:25 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 14:25:33 -0500

THREE STEPS TO MILITARY TRANSFER USING FORM DD 368

Form DD 368 - Request for Conditional Release - can be obtained from your commanding officer, or you can get this form online.

1. Fill out FORM DD 368 completely, with all required information about your current military obligations and the military branch you wish to transfer into.

2. Bring the completed form to your commanding officer for their signature. Before they sign, you'll have to explain your reasons for transfer. For example, you may choose serving in the Air Force to gain more practical skills for your post-military career goal of becoming an airline pilot. Do you have a skill that serves the military branch needs? Highlight your skills that are in greater demand in your requested-transfer military branch.

3. Your completed Form DD 368 must then be signed by a recruiter from your new military branch. Recruiters have the authority to accept voluntary requests for transfers only with written approval by a commanding officer.

FOLLOW THROUGH AND FOLLOW UP

Take the recruiter-signed Form DD 368 back to your commanding officer for submission. From there, other officials can approve or deny the application formally.

Always follow up and be persistent; the military branch may deny the release request depending on the current needs and terms of a military service members' contract, but it is always your right as a military service member to submit and resubmit your request.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2017 3:12 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 15:12:26 -0500

It can take up to 6 month depending on the state, normally after your CoC approve the 368, it has to be signed by a General Officer or your States G1 if there in no General Officer within your state

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2017 3:31 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 15:31:06 -0500

Thanks that's what I needed to know, so the general is the certifying official?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2017 10:35 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 22:35:44 -0500

Yes, it does. Simply put. First one in the chain. Need to go up from each level.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Dec 25 at 2017 1:17 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 01:17:38 -0500

SPC Private RallyPoint Member According to this it still has to go to the first GO in your chain.https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/current-and-prior-service/continue-serving/transitioning-services/making-the-switch.html

If you are in the 381st EN CO (the only AR unit I see in Tifton GA), 926 EN BN, 926 EN BDE, 412 THEATER EN CMD then it goes to BG Christian or his designate. I notice there is another BG in the command. She might be delegated the authority.... Unless the USAR has some other ADCON relationship that is not out there in the public. It is also unclear what endorsements are required between your immediate COC to the GO level. There wasn't anything in AR 135-178 on conditional releases. On the DD368, backside, there should be a governing regulation/DoDI. You may want to,look at that, then see what AR covers its uses. The AR will likely have the processing chain and levels of approval/certification.

AR 601-210 para 5-20 and 5-21 reference the form and the process tangentially. AR 140-10 Chapter 9 has info but not nuts and bolts of who processes what when.

Making the Switch

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