IRR
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Reserves
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Can the Command prevent them from going to IRR, YES for a legitimate reason or for no reason.
I have seen Commands block transfers for extended periods of times, usually once the soldier goes to the IG, the transfer will get approved but it may take 90 - 120 days to get to that point.
If the Soldier signed something else that extended their MSO, such as, signed a GI bill extension for six years of MSO. Then the IG can't force the move to the IRR and the soldier will remain assigned.
The soldier can use other statuses of service such as IMA which is serving with an active duty unit 30 days out of a year. This allows some folks to stay in for 20 without going into the 'Reserve' system and still support the active units they enjoyed being with for much of their career. IMA slots are few and competitive.
http://www.usar.army.mil/Join-Us/Ways-to-Serve/IRR/
I have seen Commands block transfers for extended periods of times, usually once the soldier goes to the IG, the transfer will get approved but it may take 90 - 120 days to get to that point.
If the Soldier signed something else that extended their MSO, such as, signed a GI bill extension for six years of MSO. Then the IG can't force the move to the IRR and the soldier will remain assigned.
The soldier can use other statuses of service such as IMA which is serving with an active duty unit 30 days out of a year. This allows some folks to stay in for 20 without going into the 'Reserve' system and still support the active units they enjoyed being with for much of their career. IMA slots are few and competitive.
http://www.usar.army.mil/Join-Us/Ways-to-Serve/IRR/
Official site of the U.S. Army Reserve, the federal military reserve forces of the United States.
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SGT (Join to see)
Thank you for the response Sir! Do you know by chance if there's any truth to them telling me it would be faster for me to get unsatisfactories for not coming to drill and I would either get a general discharge under honorable conditions or be turned over to the IRR?
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LTC John Shaw
SGT (Join to see) - Do not do this, you could be given an other an honorable discharge this will impact your veteran status. This can impact your ability to even get a job after the military. Go to the Inspector General, the number should be listed or send me a message, I can help you find it.
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CPT (Join to see)
I second what LTC John Shaw said. Don't go Unsat...use the open door policy of your next higher in the CoC and utilize IG. Unsat will only hurt your future.
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Soldiers who have completed their MSO ( Military Service Obligation) can elect to remain in the IRR if eligible. http://www.usar.army.mil/Join-Us/Ways-to-Serve/IRR/
Official site of the U.S. Army Reserve, the federal military reserve forces of the United States.
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SGT (Join to see)
Thank you for that MSsgt. I've been requesting it for about a year but they literally held a formation saying that they would not release anyone from the unit. I thought it was a little strange since I was told I could go back to the IRR whenever I wanted to. Now they're telling me that they'll process it but conveiniently it will take up to a year to process and get an answer.
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Seems like someone wants to drag their feet. Not sure what you can do to speed up the process, good luck.
Seems like someone wants to drag their feet. Not sure what you can do to speed up the process, good luck.
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They have also unofficially stated that I could U out of the reserves and take a general discharge under honorable conditions. I have been 80% service connected for 4 years and have been drilling for points only. Would that type of discharge mess with my benefits?
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LTC John Mohor
Quite possibly that "General" could mess with benefits. It's best to finish out your commitment the best you can. If you look a little deeper into the refs there's part where if you complete the 15 year mark and your disabilities prevent you from getting to 20 you can still retire at age 60 as if you completed 20 years. Be sure you learn all the details of the lesser known option because if all i's aren't dotted. And t's crossed it'll be you that's out of luck when you turn 60 and you can't prove you met requirements. Good Luck!
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CSM Charles Hayden
No way should you accept a General Discharge unless there are matters you have not disclosed! IG here I am!
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SGT (Join to see)
Thank you for that CSM. I am an NCO with a good track record, good NCOER's and well over my MSO. All I'm trying to do is step into the IRR for about a year so I can deal with personal issues with career growth, home buying and starting a family. I am also 80% service connected and do not recieve drill pay just points.
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