Should reservist and former reservist receive Veterans' Preference for federal employment?

SPC Antonio E. Reyes — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 17:42:55 -0400

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov//petition/addendum-law-title-5-usc-s-2108-5-usc-2108-include-vet-preference-reserve-and-former-reserve

Addendum to the law in title 5, USC, S 2108 (5 USC 2108), to include Vet Preference for reserve...

Addendum to the law in title 5, USC, S 2108 (5 USC 2108), to include Veterans' Preference for reservist and former reservist with honorable and general discharge to gain federal employment in a non-discriminate process.

Response by Cpl Mark McMiller made Aug 30 at 2015 7:41 PM

Cpl Mark McMiller — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 19:41:26 -0400

They served, so I don't see why not.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Aug 30 at 2015 7:42 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 19:42:01 -0400

I'm not in favor of it unless there's a cumulative formula that equates to the active duty standard. Since quitting the reserves isn't a discharge per se, and an equivalent service total could be earned before transfer to the fleet reserve or equivalent, you shouldn't have to wait until you're 60. It's doable but has to be laid out correctly.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2015 10:29 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 22:29:14 -0400

Absolutely! They should be considered equal as any active duty Veteran.

Response by CSM David Heidke made Aug 31 at 2015 8:43 AM

CSM David Heidke — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 08:43:46 -0400

yes

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Aug 31 at 2015 9:02 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:02:57 -0400

If their service was rated an "Honorable" than yes they should. Why would we cause a larger rip between the Active Duty side and the Reserve side of the departments by saying they do not deserve this after serving?

Response by Cpl Abraham Sweet made Aug 31 at 2015 5:12 PM

Cpl Abraham Sweet — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 17:12:21 -0400

I do not think so. The whole point of the preference is that active duty members will have no job experience to stand out due to being full time military. Reservists can have a job and can build that resume up with experience in the private sector therefore they do not need to receive a preference for federal hiring

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2015 6:25 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 18:25:36 -0400

Definitely. Regardless of how you served, you still served. Should active duty veteran receive a higher preference than a reservist if they both have the same amount of years served, sure. But yes they definitely still deserve a preference, they read the same oath, deploy, etc.

Response by PO1 Glenn Boucher made Sep 2 at 2015 3:59 PM

PO1 Glenn Boucher — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:59:12 -0400

I thought that they already do as long as they have an honorable discharge. But if not they do deserve the points available.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2018 3:10 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:10:39 -0400

Reservist and former reservist should receive veterans status. We go through the same basic training and are ready to activate if called. We must follow the same regulations while on weekend training and also our annual two week deployments. We should be allowed to get discounts at participating stores and have our drivers license marked veteran.