Is there a regulation on holding someone longer in Korea if they start the ACAPing process?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 04:25:59 -0400

So I am talking to fellow battle buddies that have to start solders for life- transition assistance program and are being told that they need to stay past there one year in Korea something about This doesn't sound right

Response by SFC Brian Bourque made Aug 5 at 2016 5:51 AM

SFC Brian Bourque — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 05:51:32 -0400

You should speak with the Soldier For Life Transition Assistance Program personnel and find out the validity of this claim. They should be able to readily cite the regulations and policies regarding a Soldier's tour extension related to transition should one exist. The S-1 should also be able to assist with this question since it is an administrative function.

Response by SGT David T. made Aug 5 at 2016 7:36 AM

SGT David T. — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 07:36:57 -0400

It depends on the time remaining on their contract. When I first got to Korea I was planning on ETSing, but I had 13 months left in the service. Had I ETSed, I would have had to stay in Korea past the one year mark. I don't remember the time I needed to have left to DEROS back for ETS.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2016 9:24 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 09:24:41 -0400

This is correct. The Army will not PCS you if you have less than a year remaining on your contract.

Response by SSG Kristopher Rigdon made Aug 5 at 2016 3:57 PM

SSG Kristopher Rigdon — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:57:18 -0400

Yep it's true.

Response by CPL Deanna Green (Parkinson) made Aug 10 at 2016 9:23 AM

CPL Deanna Green (Parkinson) — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:23:26 -0400

Yes,, true! You have been deployed! That means you stay, until the Army say you go! My ETS date was extended a couple of times due to deployments, and needs of the Army. Of course there are always extenuating circumstances.

Response by SSG Kristopher Rigdon made Aug 23 at 2016 3:25 PM

SSG Kristopher Rigdon — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:25:03 -0400

Before the army started separating SM from Korea. You would stay in Korea then PCS'ed state side to ACAP even if it took you past your ETS. forcing you to extend your contract.