Posted on May 18, 2019
How can I transfer from the Reserve TPU back to IRR?
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I have a 4x4 contract with the US ARMY that ends in 2021, of which I have completed 5 years in active duty, one month in IRR and now I am in the reserve TPU. Can someone please advice on what it will take to transfer back to IRR. I really don't have any reason other than that I have completed my first 4 years (5 years actually) obligation of the contract.
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I know getting used to the TPU Reserves takes getting used to but as long as you have an 8 year commitment and a chance of being called back to active duty while still under contract why not finish it out in the reserves drilling getting retirement points and knowing who you might deploy with if called. Besides if you change your mind before your team mes up you’d only have 12 more years to serve and get your 20 year letter with a supplemental monthly retirement income after age 60 for the rest of you and your spouse would have health insurance w Tri Care too!
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SGT M H
If I might offer an opinion sir, I did the very thing you recommended. And nothing against my unit, but I found it not only unhelpful and unengaging, but a huge burden on my life and family. Reserve status post active duty is a big change, and it does take some getting used to. That said, this answer fails to take into account the reasons why soldiers get out in the first place. Many of them are simply done. They served, found it wasn't for them, and got out. Then graduation goggles set in, and they found themselves back where they were before, and again regret it.
It was put to me best by one of my instructors in AIT. The army isn't a job; it's a lifestyle. And some people just aren't willing to commit anymore.
It was put to me best by one of my instructors in AIT. The army isn't a job; it's a lifestyle. And some people just aren't willing to commit anymore.
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LTC John Mohor
SGT M H understand your opinion. That why we’re here I figure. It’s worth considering just as long as you finish as painless as possible doing it the right way. It’s best not to burn any bridges
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You will be crying a sad song when your 60....like so many I personally know.
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SPC (Join to see)
Not really, I’m doing the same thing, I have a great paying job in the medical field and great healthcare and retirement, not worth losing that for 300 bucks a month and subpar retirement plan
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The process is simple. You go to your command and state you want to go from Reserves to IRR. They will ask a bunch of questions but ultimately help you with your transfer packet. Then it is just a matter of time, paperwork, signatures and waiting.
I would ask why you want to do this? I mean by the math you have 3 years left on your contract. That is 36 drills including 3 annual two week trainings. Is this a burden to you in some way? Is it interfering with your civilian job and/ord education? Think carefully through what you are about to embark upon as going IRR effectively ends your military career and you have no active gains towards retirement or benefits.
I would ask why you want to do this? I mean by the math you have 3 years left on your contract. That is 36 drills including 3 annual two week trainings. Is this a burden to you in some way? Is it interfering with your civilian job and/ord education? Think carefully through what you are about to embark upon as going IRR effectively ends your military career and you have no active gains towards retirement or benefits.
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SGT M H
SSG Brian G. I know, I was commenting on how you said its difficult to reverse, which is just not that difficult.
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