Starting to clear tomorrow, unit wants me to do an additional duty over the weekend?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 10:22:50 -0400

My orders state that 10 days prior to leave I show up for one formation for accountability and that's it, does that exclude me from additional duties? I'm off the da 6 for cq and staff duty. Also there isn't a da 6 for this duty, it's kind of just whoever whenever. Any knowledge would be appreciated.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Sep 23 at 2015 10:28 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 10:28:58 -0400

What sort of additional duty is it? I'm scratching my head over the statement there isn't a DA 6 for it.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2015 10:29 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 10:29:42 -0400

Obviously you are in a rock and hard spot. No DA 6, so you shouldnt pull the duty, but at the same time, you were given a directive. Yet, your orders give you different directive. Do not pass GO, go straight to your NCO and get guidance. That would be your best bet.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Sep 23 at 2015 10:36 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 10:36:53 -0400

The day will come when you will miss what you find so unacceptable now. Sure would like to meet up with some of the people from my past assignments, for duty or a beer.

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Sep 23 at 2015 10:44 AM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 10:44:23 -0400

Well, I don't know the specifics of the language you are using (da 6) - but my comment is generic. If you CAN do it, do it. I wouldn't avoid doing something that I was "expected" to do based on a technicality anymore than I would quit because it was "that time". It sounds to me that you have been that "whoever whenever" guy - why not just do it one last time? I also agree that before I would take it upon myself to question not doing it, I'd check with my CoC!

Response by SFC Joseph James made Sep 23 at 2015 11:06 AM

SFC Joseph James — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:06:32 -0400

Usually a good NCO/ Officer, when notified, will rectify this asap. I would (As your NCO) find another soldier to volunteer to cover down on you and in turn I will take care of them in the future for this volunteering. Should be that simple. If they don't, well... go up the chain of command. This is too simple of a fix to let it screw you over. Good luck SGT Private RallyPoint Member!

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2015 12:17 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 12:17:29 -0400

What is DA 6? Every service has its own lingo.