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I have a contract of 6/2 and completed my 6 years. I submitted my IRR packet a week ago with my unit commander's approval. My U/A said I cannot miss any drills until I get my orders saying I am in the IRR or else it will get denied. How true is that? I am currently in med school and not finding it feasible to make time for the military at this moment. I would like to know if getting one or two U's will make it impossible for me to go IRR. Also, how long does it take to get orders saying you're in the IRR?
Any input would be great. Thanks.
To clarify = U is unauthorized absence and IRR is individual ready reserve (not having to drill)
Any input would be great. Thanks.
To clarify = U is unauthorized absence and IRR is individual ready reserve (not having to drill)
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Edited 5 y ago
Posted 5 y ago
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There’s many ways to get around it. I would recommend speaking to your leadership and get excuses absences or reschedule training (RST). But to answer your question directly, no. You have completed your obligatory service. The RPAC or unit S1 as well as retention should have identified you a separating months ago and initiated your IRR packet in a timely manner. It’s unfortunate you technically have to drill since you don’t have orders but again, work it out with your leadership.
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Some commands have internal policies about releasing Soldiers to the IRR if they are not in good standing with the unit (medical readiness, administrative forms, flags).
I recommend speaking with your command team and working out an agreement - if they've want you to continue to drill maybe you can RST.
The packet and orders can take 2-6 months pending signatures. Every command has different priorities of administratively paperwork.
I recommend speaking with your command team and working out an agreement - if they've want you to continue to drill maybe you can RST.
The packet and orders can take 2-6 months pending signatures. Every command has different priorities of administratively paperwork.
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For future reference, Voluntary reassignment packets gets routed directly to the Readiness Divisions.
The commander may have to be involved in the creation of the packet as far as signatures...BUT MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, the ARA at the unit has signature authority to sign in place of the commander for routine business (IRR Transfer is routine)...treat them well.
It will not affect your packet if you get U’s after it is submitted. Unless, your commander or ARA are spiteful and cancel the routing of the packet or just don’t submit the packet...but I feel like that is an ethical violation of some sort.
Personally, it takes me about a week turnaround to get orders cut from the RD with IRR transfer orders.
The commander may have to be involved in the creation of the packet as far as signatures...BUT MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, the ARA at the unit has signature authority to sign in place of the commander for routine business (IRR Transfer is routine)...treat them well.
It will not affect your packet if you get U’s after it is submitted. Unless, your commander or ARA are spiteful and cancel the routing of the packet or just don’t submit the packet...but I feel like that is an ethical violation of some sort.
Personally, it takes me about a week turnaround to get orders cut from the RD with IRR transfer orders.
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