MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 19616 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We all know the Military is going through another round of drawdown.  The Army recently published messages for officer separation boards and enhanced selected early retirement boards.  What is the most important thing to plan for with these boards? What is the most important thing to plan for when facing a RIF board? 2013-12-12T18:22:43-05:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 19616 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We all know the Military is going through another round of drawdown.  The Army recently published messages for officer separation boards and enhanced selected early retirement boards.  What is the most important thing to plan for with these boards? What is the most important thing to plan for when facing a RIF board? 2013-12-12T18:22:43-05:00 2013-12-12T18:22:43-05:00 SSG Robert Burns 19620 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I guess it would be to take an honest assessment of your career to determine if you will be subject to this board.  Then immediately start your transition planning. Response by SSG Robert Burns made Dec 12 at 2013 6:28 PM 2013-12-12T18:28:17-05:00 2013-12-12T18:28:17-05:00 CPT Aaron Kletzing 19643 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Can someone please elaborate on what exactly a RIF Board is, and what it involves? Thanks. Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Dec 12 at 2013 6:51 PM 2013-12-12T18:51:06-05:00 2013-12-12T18:51:06-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 19644 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I learned as much as I could about the board, the population I am reviewed against, made some assumptions and planned accordingly.  In my estimate I am at risk for the board.  I've updated my files and my photo and my resume.  If I am retained great, if I'm not I'm already in the right mindset and ready to apply for jobs. Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2013 6:53 PM 2013-12-12T18:53:45-05:00 2013-12-12T18:53:45-05:00 SFC James Baber 19700 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Make sure your records are accurate and up to date, unless you aren't worried about the results. The more accurate your records are can determine if and when you may be selected. Response by SFC James Baber made Dec 12 at 2013 7:58 PM 2013-12-12T19:58:33-05:00 2013-12-12T19:58:33-05:00 SFC Rocky Gannon 19701 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Its not just officers, they have been doing QMS/QMP boards for SRNCO's for about the last 4 years, and I believe it will start to get harder to get promoted and to be retained on both sides. Response by SFC Rocky Gannon made Dec 12 at 2013 7:59 PM 2013-12-12T19:59:44-05:00 2013-12-12T19:59:44-05:00 CSM Private RallyPoint Member 20081 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Basically downsizing... Hopefully all those CPT and MAJs have their records up to date with a photo. I saw a report that they will be eliminating an entire year group of CPTs by the number of personnel they are RIFing. Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2013 7:06 AM 2013-12-13T07:06:40-05:00 2013-12-13T07:06:40-05:00 CW4 Craig Urban 4758858 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would take the early retirement and run. As a warrant and a cw3 at 15 years I never got the offer. Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Jun 27 at 2019 7:32 PM 2019-06-27T19:32:53-04:00 2019-06-27T19:32:53-04:00 2013-12-12T18:22:43-05:00