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How are reservists looking up vacancies now that MilSuite has been shut down?

OK, so I reached out to the source of the previous Vacancy MilSuite product. They post it on ACT now, but it's integrated into the ACT process. So it's not a wonderful data dump spreadsheet. Basically, it lacks the contact information for the vacancy. It also lacks state location (gives base locatio...
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Why would I be asked to unsign my NCOER?

I had my former SSG who PCSd early this year ask me to unsign my NCOER. He's not really answering why and I also have some issues with my command so I'm wondering if they're trying to sabotage me in some way. Just wondering a few reasons why I would be asked to unsign it.
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Can I take an NCO Slot away from someone sitting in it?

For context I am an E4 in the National Guard and have been MOSQ'd for over a year and completed BLC (Yeah I know it's not required for the promotion.) There is an E5 sitting in the E6 position who hasn't MOSQ'd in almost 2 years.

 

Is there anything I could reference for this? I was also recommended ...
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Do You Think the Over Emphasis on Leadership is a Detriment?

 

I met a retired Air Force E7 and asked him why he only did 20 years. He said he wanted to stay in, but they forced him out because he never...
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Are there any class seats open for 15N?

can someone check if there’s any class seats openfor 15N AIT
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Who else has reclassified to 15T or 15U? What was your perspective and your experience?

Im a 91B reclassing to 15T/15U. Sending up a waiver request for my rank with Retention soon, but I'm just wondering if anyone has reclassed to 15T or 15U and could share their perspective and experience?
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If a NG 25U1 reenlists and receives a bonus, then transfers to AD, does the NG recoup the bonus that was paid?

If an Army National Guard 25U1 reenlists and receives a bonus, then transfers to active duty, does the National Guard recoup to bonus that was paid to the Soldier? MSG Thomas Livingston
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Who needs to sign my DD 368 for an interservice transfer from the army national guard to the Air national guard for the state of Texas?

I'm in the process of trying to transition to the air national guard from the army national guard. I've talked with an air guard recruiter and gotten the conditional release form signed as well as talking with my unit that I am at. However, even thought the process of passing it up the chain has sta...
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What type of profile will I get for Moderate Asthma? National Guard?

I experienced an asthma attack while attempting to run for the acft and was promptly taken to the hospital . I am currently collaborating with my healthcare provider to secure a permanent solution and am apprehensive about the possibility of being removed from the guard. Can someone please advise ...
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How can I determine which MOS options I qualify for with a Class 3 permanent profile for hearing loss?

I am needing some assistance, I have checked the DA PAM 611-21already, but I am unable to find what MOS's I am eligible for, now that I have a class three permanent profile on my hearing. (Everything else is class 1). The battalion is stating that I must reclass to a non-exposure risk position, due ...
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Am I or am I not getting an RCP separation?

-Enlisted July 2016.

 

-Re-enlisted March 2020 for 6 years.

 

-Was a SPC (P) at the time of re-enlistment.

 

-Made SGT in May 2020, while in Afghanistan (no BLC).

 

-Did not go to BLC after redeployment.

 

-Was administratively reduced to SPC on 1 May 2022.

 

As of today, I am still a SPC non-promotable. My RCP...
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How do I remove an AD Immediate Re-Enlistment Prohibition Code 9Q after successfully transitioning into the USAR?

I signed a DEC statement on Active Duty in order to transition to the USAR. Now that I am successfuly in the USAR, I cannot re-enlist due to the 9Q code. The career counselor told me my local S1 must do it, but they are unfamilair with this situation. Thanks!
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After initially being selected for SELCON, do I go through the SELCON process every year? Do I get to serve until I reach my MRD?

I am a 2x non-select for LTC, and I was selected for SELCON. Do I go through the SELCON process every year? Will the army kick me out if I don't get promoted after the third/fourth/etc. promotion board? Or do I get to serve until I reach my MRD? I currently working on my ILE.
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Should caregivers automatically receive the higher Tier if the veteran becomes 100% P&T.
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How does a retirement time work with mixed Active Duty and Reserve time?

I was in the reserves for 6 years and transferred to active duty. I know that most of the time in the reserves won't count towards the active duty retirement but does it work in reverse? If I did 14 years of active duty and was unable to continue, would the combined time of service make me eligible ...
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Some personal thoughts on how we have found ourselves in the situation we are in. Back in time, there were inspections where everyone put on their happy face and shined. They gave the impression they ...
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How do I get 9Q removed from my record and IPPS-A?

Hello. I recently ETSed from Active and prior to doing so signed a declaration statement because the Army was trying to send me to GA 6 months prior to me ETSing and it wasn’t best for my family and I. I already planned to go into the Reserves which I am in now. My unit is trying to push my promotio...
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Do I qualify for separation under FCP given that my 100% disabled veteran wife requires medical care and we have no family support?

Is it possible for me to qualify for separation under family care plan given that my wife, a 100% disabled veteran who recently left the army, requires medical care and we have no family support in America? If not, are there alternative discharge chapters that may apply to our situation?
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What are my reclass options if my window opens in a month and I am already on assignment orders to Fort Irwin?

I want to switch my MOS. Currently I am on assignment to ft Irwin while still being in Germany. My window opens in a month. Could I contact branch and tell him my situation and ask for orders to be deleted?
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How can I determine if I will be eligible to receive a Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) once I pin on SFC? What options might I have?

Looking for information. I should be pinning SFC by the end of the year, and I am curious if ill be eligible to recieve a SRB ( Selective Retention Bonus )? I currently have about 28 months remaining on my current contract, so I will not have the 3 year service remaining requirement. I am not eligi...
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What is the estimated time frame for a new ETS date to populate on HRC's end before they can give an SM an assignment?

I recently just re-enlisted for an assignment, the new ETS date is showing on both IPPSA and ASK, but apparently has not populated on HRCs end. Please does anyone have an idea? Thanks
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What are some New Soldier orientation/welcome best practices?

Do any USAR or ARNG soldiers have a solid New Soldier Orientation packet? Or something similar? Our unit has not used one in years and we need to do a better job. I’d appreciate any help!
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Any one else find it interesting that the army is struggling to retain soldiers but they aren't willing to let someone back in with a waiver.
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How long does it take to reclassify to 35P or 35M (KP) from 68W?

Hi, I am currently in the process of reclassing into 35P(KP). I currently have 4/4 DLPT for Korean, DLAB of 122, and GT of 115. I have started my reclass process about 6 months ago and have recently gotten interviewed for TS. As of now, from what I am tracking from my battalion retention NCOIC, I am...
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I don’t it’s going to be long before we go back to a mandatory stint in service, we’re losing pilots because they can’t keep off the weight and younger people have ...
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Info on trying to reclass to 15T from 13F(active duty)?

Hello, I was trying to gather info on reclassing to 15T. I spoke with a career counselor/retention nco and they told me there is no ait class dates available. I was wondering is there any website or system I can check myself without bothering the retention nco on class seats? I’ve been wanting to re...
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Can you cancel a 1 year extension. I as promised something and didn't get it. I'm 6 months out from my ETS but extended out the last week.
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The Army officially revived a slogan from a bygone era today. I am not sure how effective the slogan will be due to a multitude of socio-political factors but I guess why not?

 

What are your thought...
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If you could go back in your branch of service would you and why?

If I could go back in the Marines I would. I would liked to be a Drill Instructor. I believe that I would have been a good mentor to the new generation.
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What is the process to go National Guard from Active Duty? Can I reclass and go guard?

E-2 Mortarman here. Due to my short contract (42 months) my re-enlistment window opens up in just over a year from now so I'm considering my options. I'm currently attached to a cav unit and I'm not a huge fan of it, plus my duty station kind of sucks. I'm thinking about the possibility of making th...
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Going from active 6yrs to reserve…..would I have to deploy if Unit is activated or do I have choice to say no for up to 36 months?

Been active duty for 6 years. Currently in Alaska. I ets in may. I was thinking about joining reserves. I was told by retention/ guy that since I’m coming from active duty, if I join reserve I wouldn’t have to deploy for 36 months if I choose not to. Even if my unit is activated I would have choice....
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Why hasn't my new ETS date been updated?

Ok asking this again I extended my current contract on last November. I got my order revoked brought then to financce. But I still not getting any update on anything specially because I’m ok school and I cannot request TA. Yes I had bring a copy to every place including Edcenter, Deers and finance.
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If you recently went through MAR2(medical reclass) process, how long did it take to get a decision and class date for the new MOS?

I have a soldier who is going through MAR2, and she just submitted a paperwork today(3JAN23). Unit retention is new, has never done one and couldn't tell how long it might take. Also, looking at the regs it says HRC will make determination in 14 days after submission. But seems like it has not bee...
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Could an Air Guard unit, involuntary hold you pass your EAS date? In a situation where I am supposed to be dropping to the IRR, but retention is saying I owe them 2 years left?
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If an SM reenlists for duty station of choice, which is another overseas assignment, are they entitled to COT entitlements?

Normally service members are entitled to consecutive overseas tour (COT) entitlements if you are currently overseas and placed on another overseas assignment. If a service member reenlist for duty station of choice, which is another overseas assignment, are they entitled to COT entitlements? In this...
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Can National Guard Soldiers enlist for active duty during reenlistment window?

My husband’s reenlistment window for NG is coming up on march, he wants to go active duty because we are struggling financially, can he do this or does he still have to get released from his contract?
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After re-enlisting for choice duty station, can I change to stabilize at my current duty station?

I re-enlisted for 3 years at Fort Riley, but after some consideration I'd like to stabilize at Drum. If I can awesome, if I can't awesome. Just swing if I have the ability to.
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If I get married, what are my assignment options under the MACP after my delivery and postpartum time frame?

I have been placed on an assignment overseas in 2023 but there is a possibility I may be pregnant( haven’t took the test yet) I understand that because of that my orders will be either deferred or deleted until my post partum time frame. My child’s father and I aren’t married yet and he will be in h...
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Can a re-enlistment bonus be taken back if I transfer to a unit that does not have re-enlistment bonuses authorized?

I have been selected to become a RTI 12B Reclass Instructor (honestly super excited about it) but not sure how the bonus payout works. I have not been reassigned yet, just started my new contract which comes with a bonus. However the RTI has told me they are not bonus authorized and that if I transf...
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What should I do and who to contact about E-7 October promotion list?

I am graduating from 25E MOS school tomorrow. I have just discovered that I have made the E7 promotion list for my old MOS (91A) without attending SLC for 91A. Is it possible for me to still get promoted to in my new MOS (25E) and attend SLC within the next 12 months? And what should I do?
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What is some advice you would give a Jr. Army Reserve Officer looking to leave service?

My friend expressed to me that they are looking to leave, or at least take a break from military service. They have been in the Reserves 10 years, and an officer for 5 of them. They have not felt their time has been rewarding lately or well spent, and are feeling burned out. They are considering try...
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Can the Army keep SM in without a proof of a DD Form 4?

I reenlisted last year. I already PCSed last December and awaiting Separation under Chapter 18. My separation packet cannot be completed without my newest DD Form. Is there a regulation that covers Separation or Fulfillment of Service if there's no proof of reenlistment? Not even Retention Branch ha...
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How will a DUI 5 years ago affect future promotions or retention?

I got a DUI as a new SGT and received a GOMOR and a negative 1059 for it being at a school. What are my odds at promoting through the ranks? I am promotable to SSG and will most likely pick up next month but what can I expect after that? Centralized boards?
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As a SSG busted down to E5 for failing a UA. Because of my time in Service and possibility for retention, if I am not chaptered, would I come up on orders and PCS to another BDE? I have only been in...
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Is the Army's early separation program still in effect?

To my understanding in 2014 the army had an early separation program. Service members were allowed to voluntary ETS up to 180 days early if they had employment offers. Is this still in effect?
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