Retention Control Points FY 2014 ETS BLOCKED FROM REENLISTMENT?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:52:29 -0400

I have 4 years in the Army, 3 in the Coast guard. I had just signed my paper work to reenlist and 2 days later (this Thurs) I get a phone call that everyone attempting to re-up is being blocked ( fy 2014 ets as per a new ALARACT message). If my NCOER's were pulled and ERB was pulled there would be no way that I would not be asked to re-up, especially when we are getting rid of the substandard performers, and those that have had administrative/or punitive actions. Advice from any SME's?

Response by SFC James Baber made Dec 18 at 2013 7:05 PM

SFC James Baber — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 19:05:44 -0500

It is all from the sequestrian and the recent govt shutdown, every will pass after the new year, and with a new budget that has passed both houses of Congress, it should make it through the WH before xmas, and a lot of things will be back on track for the most part. Just ride it out for now. Good luck and have a happy holidays for you and your family.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Dec 18 at 2013 11:00 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 23:00:17 -0500

SGT Rashkovsky, Did you verify this new ALARACT message? The reason I ask is, retention opportunity/eligibility information does not come out through ALARACT or MILPER messages; it comes out through retention policy messages through the RETAIN system...I didn't see anything that cam out in the last few weeks.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Dec 18 at 2013 11:02 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 23:02:59 -0500

You got a phone call from who?

Response by Jordan Gaudard made Dec 18 at 2013 11:13 PM

Jordan Gaudard — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 23:13:13 -0500

Are you in an overstrength MOS or what?  I am a first term and need to re-enlist in less than 30 days myself.  The paperwork has been put up quite a few times but to no anvil. If I don't re-up then I can't deploy and I would be mad but I am pretty sure that wouldn't compare to some other individuals about me not being able to deploy.

Response by MSG Curtis Lange made Dec 20 at 2013 8:23 AM

MSG Curtis Lange — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 08:23:51 -0500

I looked at all of the ALARACT (All Army Activities) Messages on AKO and did not see a single one dealing with limitations on retention. I only looked back to 1 Oct 2013 which is the start of the fiscal year... REF: https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/550282

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2014 4:37 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:37:51 -0500

More details would be good to have as Im a firt term Soldier in my reenlistment window. So if you or anyone has more details please share. Thanks.