Posted on Jun 12, 2018
Can you do 12 yrs of active duty and have 8 straight ADOS tours, can you get an active duty retirement?
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In short, yes. That said, when you apply for ADOS, NGB requires you to submit your current RPAM showing your years of service. If you are close to approaching sanctuary (18 years), they generally will deny your continued ADOS. NGB doesn't want to buy another AD retirement.
It doesn't always happen this way, but it is the standard method to stop M-Day Soldiers from earning a 20-year retirement.
It doesn't always happen this way, but it is the standard method to stop M-Day Soldiers from earning a 20-year retirement.
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MAJ (Join to see)
Yes, it is almost impossible to pick up an ADOS tour between 16-18 years of active federal service. Many have gotten through by picking up a coados tour to cross over the sanctuary line, but don't count on it. If you really want the retirement you'll need to be selected for AGR, or return to AD.
It simply is too expensive to grant AD retirements for reservists so they choose to not allow it, regardless of the impacts to Soldier's and mission requirements.
It simply is too expensive to grant AD retirements for reservists so they choose to not allow it, regardless of the impacts to Soldier's and mission requirements.
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MAJ (Join to see)
Also ADOS tours are limited to the 1095 rule, oversimplified it means you can only do 1095 days of active duty or three years, then you will need a break in service for at least a year, with several exemptions possible.
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SSG (Join to see)
Good information does this mean the reirement gets dropped down to 50? or does this mean you can collect your retirement check as soon as your 20 year letter is processed?
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Yes it is possible, no it is not likely.
Most strictly ADOS jobs are only funded for 12 months or less, and are dependent on funding year to year. A few long term funded ADOS programs like Counterdrug in the Guard will take people to 20 years, but require approval of a sanctuary application at 17.5 years.
If you are interested in an active duty retirement in the Reserves, you would be better off looking at AGR positions rather than ADOS.
Most strictly ADOS jobs are only funded for 12 months or less, and are dependent on funding year to year. A few long term funded ADOS programs like Counterdrug in the Guard will take people to 20 years, but require approval of a sanctuary application at 17.5 years.
If you are interested in an active duty retirement in the Reserves, you would be better off looking at AGR positions rather than ADOS.
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SMSgt Thor Merich
AGR is the best way to go. Especially on the Guard side. Tough to find slots though as everyone wants them.
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ADOS is tricky. Doubtful if you can get ADOS for more than 180 days. ADOS orders can be stopped at anytime.
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