What do I do if I have less than 12 months remaining until ETS when submitting a warrant packet?

2016-03-12T07:46:40-05:00

Hello. I've been working towards putting in a warrant packet since I've arrived at my unit. I project that the time I will be finally submitting my packet Will be early 2017. My ETS date is March 2018. I'd like to figure out what I have to do if this happens to be my case? The usarec website doesn't clarify what to do if an applicant has less than 12 months remaining. Thank you!

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2016 7:51 AM

2016-03-12T07:51:50-05:00

Guess you have to extend or re-enlist. How bad do you want it?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2016 9:18 AM

2016-03-12T09:18:45-05:00

If you are wanting to go aviation, you can apply as a civilian after you ETS.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Mar 12 at 2016 11:59 AM

2016-03-12T11:59:29-05:00

See your servicing Career Counselor for specific information/guidance...S1/G1 have nothing to do with reenlistment.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2016 1:46 PM

2016-03-12T13:46:59-05:00

If you intend to re-up regardless of selection, then go ahead a do so as soon as you are able to.
You might be better off extending until you know if you get selected because if you make it through the WOCS, then you will be put into a new contract as an officer and your old contract will become void. An extension will make things easier to deal with.
In the summary part of your application (at the end of the resume) mention that you are aware of
the enlistment requirement and that you have (or will at earliest opportunity) extend your current contract to meet the requirements.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2016 8:21 PM

2016-03-12T20:21:41-05:00

There is a link to ask questions for applicants and potential applicants. Ask the question directly to HRC as opposed to potentially getting wrong information from well meaning people on Rally Point.

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Mar 15 at 2016 12:34 AM

2016-03-15T00:34:26-04:00

I had to extend twice to apply, there used to be a minimum TIS to apply and that was 12 months, so I extended to the 12tj month of the board submitted.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2016 10:27 AM

2016-03-15T10:27:04-04:00

Haha reenlist

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2016 10:34 AM

2016-03-15T10:34:45-04:00

Re-enlisting would be the easiest option; however, getting selected is not guarantee and it could potentially affect your future plans if you are not trying to stay as an enlisted. A contract extension may take few extra days, but could be your best option if non-selection occurs. I went through the same dilemma, my unit career counselor was doing his research for an extension but it was taking too long so I decided to just re-up for two years. As some stated in a previous comment, upon completion of WOCS, you will enter a new 6 year contract anyways.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2016 12:15 PM

2016-03-15T12:15:41-04:00

The Others are Correct. You will either have to extend or Reenlist depending on your service goals. If you are submitting a Warrant Officer Packet then you might as well reenlist as there may be bonuses are duty assignments available for you and your current MOS. That will also allow you to the time you will need to get your packet together and ensure it is correct and as strong as you can make it. -Chief

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2016 2:17 PM

2016-03-15T14:17:56-04:00

I think you will have to reenlist. The only reason I would say this is because you have to give the WO Corps 7 years service in order to retire as a warrant. If you do not want to prolong your career, I would just ETS and try another profession.

Response by CW5 Donna Smith made Mar 17 at 2016 9:35 AM

2016-03-17T09:35:44-04:00

Go to the HRC website or call Warrant Officer Recruiting and ask them.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2019 5:59 PM

2019-03-03T17:59:29-05:00

Speak to the Warrant Officer Recruitment Team......would be my first guess. They can spoon feed you the answers to all your questions instead of polling a social media platform like this. Do your homework first before asking random people for help. Go to the source of where the information you need is coming from.

Response by SPC Nancy Greene made Feb 3 at 2020 1:48 PM

2020-02-03T13:48:07-05:00

EXTEND!