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E-4 - SPC
E-4 - SPC
Posted on Apr 17, 2016
Can I do an early separation for higher education more than 90 days prior to ETS?
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The regulation in regards to early separation states that you're allowed to separate(with respected approval) 90 days prior to your ETS date. Some also say that they've seen individuals get out up to 180 days early for school. I went ahead and applied to schools and have acquired acceptance letters from three. After talking with an S1 rep, they don't believe that it would be possible to surpass 90 days due to the regulation. Who would I need to speak with to get an 'exception to policy'? Or an alternative to the regulation in place?
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AR 635-200 is clear...UP TO 90-days before ETS. Why would you think you're entitled to an 'exception' to this?
When is your current ETS and when does your school term begin?
How much leave do you have for transition leave?
When is your current ETS and when does your school term begin?
How much leave do you have for transition leave?
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SGM Matthew Quick
So true, LTC Jason Mackay...that's why I maintain ArmyReenlistment.com for these cases.
http://www.armyreenlistment.com/early-separation-for-education.html
http://www.armyreenlistment.com/early-separation-for-education.html
Early Separation to Further Education (School Drop)
Soldiers may be discharged or released from active duty for the convenience of the Government...
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SPC Joseph McBrayer
Sounds like the SGM has a hollier than thou complex. I believe the Specialist question was pretty clear and not presented as he was entitled to anything. Good thing I'm not on Active Duty any longer cause I think someone would have been involved in a frag accident. Get over yourself man.
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90 days and your terminal leave appears to be the answer for your early school separation. However, Inquire with your leadership and retention about a drop following SFL. My 1SG last week was telling me about how Soldiers post SFL can submit for an early release. I don't know the specifics on what he was talking about, but your retention NCO may. Good luck on your future goals.
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SGM Matthew Quick
This isn't a 'retention' topic for Career Counselors or Retention NCOs and Soldiers cannot simply request early release when they complete TAP requirements (you're probably referring to the TAP portion of SFL (or SFL-TAP); SFL is a process from recruit throughout life).
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Personally, I think it would be easier to start school for the Spring Semester in January, then you'll have time to properly transition, and try to put some more money in the bank. If you want to start classes sooner, look into using your TA, and testing out of classes through CLEP, and DANTES. Otherwise, your best bet is to use your transition leave and the 90 day early-out option. Even if exceptions did exist, the possibility of getting one in a situation that doesn't have extenuating circumstances would be really low.
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SGT Jamie Jackson
outstanding answer....use the recourses that the Army is giving you now....test out and get credits now...hence saving time and money for when you are out and dealing with the world that you WILL have to readjust to. Enjoy this time and be young age is on a time schedule that doesn't stop. Get what you can now then get out when its time and rock on.
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