When should a Soldier be pulled from duty prior to ETS?

My opinion on it is the soldier should be pulled from duty once there phase 2 physical is completed. They can still do regular duty as far as working at the company is concerned but once the phase 2 physical is complete they should not be working law enforcement duties or going to the field.

Before I retired if they were working the road most people would drop them from "road" duty about 30 days prior. That way they wouldn't get caught up in any cases that would require them to be brought back TDY to testify. However when I was a PSG I would have the soldier show up for PT and first call. Afterwards I allowed them time to take care of appointments and whatever else they needed to transition smoothly to the civilian sector. I just had them check in with their leadership periodically throughout the day.

I say take care of the Soldier! If your in the position to allow the Soldier to have more time do so. A lot of times leadership forgets what its like to be in certain situations. I try to always if mission allows to er on the side of the Soldier because we have to take care of people. I treat them and handle situations as if it were me in their situation. One thing i have learned in all my years the Army will go on without you no matter how great of a leader you are. To answer the question directly he should be pulled when it's best for the Soldier and the unit to allow maximum time to prepare for his transition.