How can I extend past my ETS date for the purpose of gaining back my rank?

2018-08-06T10:01:29-04:00

Last may, I received an Article 15, and got reduced from SPC to PV2. I have been in the Army since 23 FEB 2015. My DEROS date is 14 JAN 2019, and my ETS is 16 JAN 2019. I have read into AR 601-280 but I’m having a hard time understanding what is a justified cause to extend past my ETS. I only have to extend enough time to get back to SPC. I was told that under normal circumstances, I could have re-enlisted as a PFC, but I will not be able to because of the 5 year RCP. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This isn’t a career I’m ready to give up. Thanks

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2018 10:16 AM

2018-08-06T10:16:38-04:00

Go and talk to your assigned career counselor, they will be able to tell you what you need to do if it is possible to extend your contract.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2018 10:28 AM

2018-08-06T10:28:55-04:00

You should be able to. I extended my initial enlistment to pin SSG.

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Aug 6 at 2018 11:00 AM

2018-08-06T11:00:08-04:00

You should update your rank on here, fyi.

Response by 1SG Charles Hunter made Aug 6 at 2018 11:17 AM

2018-08-06T11:17:44-04:00

You'll have to convince your chain of command that retaining you is in the best interests of the Army. Have you transformed from an under-performing soldier to a stellar troop?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2018 11:43 AM

2018-08-06T11:43:28-04:00

Good on you for trying to do your research. Unfortunately, that reg is confusing and all of the policy updates are published elsewhere.
You are allowed to extend up to 30 days past your RCP. The purpose of the extension is to reach RCP.
Usually you would be placed on assignment 6 months from your DEROS and you could extend at that time, but you are probably a first term soldier.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 6 at 2018 4:40 PM

2018-08-06T16:40:00-04:00

I don't see it happening- if they busted you 2 stripes, I doubt they will wavier anything for you. It has to go thru the CoC.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2018 10:02 AM

2018-08-07T10:02:42-04:00

Just an update: I talked to retention this morning. There isn’t anything I can do besides go to SFL-TAP and prepare my transition. There is a small chance and even smaller window to possibly extend to make it happen, but that’s a few months down the road. Thanks for all the advice though!