Posted on Mar 27, 2022
Should an Officer who was non-selected for promotion, and discharged at 16 years of service, reenlist to finish their 20?
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Absolutely, 4 years is nothing compaired to the 16 you've already served. Why would you give up a retirement check? (Reserve retirement may not pay the bills under the old system, but it is time served and money earned.)
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PFC Larry Cunningham
Sgt Bob Corridan when I was in Germany in the early 80s we had a Captain that was a great officer who got passed over for promotion for the second time. There was supposedly only one spot open for promotion and it went to a worthless captain. The good Cpt stood up and defended his people. However when you are in a Headquarters unit with higher brass that does not always work. The other Cpt kissed ass and got the promotion.
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Sgt Bob Corridan
Such is life...I think we all, at one time or another, have witnessed an individual going to the front of the line if for no other reason than having a "halo" effect with his or her superiors. It is as true in the public/private sector as it is in the military. However, in the military, using that type of litmus test for promotion gets people killed and there are no do-overs. A weak CO gets people killed...a weak boss simply holds up my promotion. One I can live with and one I can't.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
Sgt Bob Corridan - ./...
As BILL GATES Is Credited To Have Said:
"Life Isn't Fair... Get Use To It"
But, Even Yet Today,To Get What You Want;
Sometimes Ya Just Gots Ta Do A Little Azz Kissin' Along The Way,
As BILL GATES Is Credited To Have Said:
"Life Isn't Fair... Get Use To It"
But, Even Yet Today,To Get What You Want;
Sometimes Ya Just Gots Ta Do A Little Azz Kissin' Along The Way,
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The short answer would be yes. But what are your current circumstances? Are you disabled, reenlistment code, age etc. If you are receiving a VA disability and was accepted by a branch for reenlistment you would have to suspend your disability payments or your military pay, you cannot receive both. Are you thinking Active or Guard/Reserve, officer or enlisted? Way to many variables to give you a straight answer. My suggestion if you’re serious about pursuing this are contacting a recruiter and seeing what options you may have. Good luck!
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CH (CPT) Antonio Arnold
This was 2011, I'm currently 100% disabled P&T plus Unemployable. Yes, 2011 was my last time on Active Duty within the Army Reserve. File disability and went to work for the BOP and an Information Receptionist and later Veterans Affairs Medical Center. I truly thought about it unfortunately, health took a dive. I just wanted to know everyone thoughts on the subject and hopefully help sone else who's going through. Thanks for the insights I will passed it on to anyone who was None Selected for Promotion with 15 years or more.
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Sgt Robert Burlison
See if you can find an honest online job. I have in mind something but as yet do not know how many employees I will need.
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TSgt James Sutton
I agree look for work online, lot of companies after Covid changes in employment now hire a lot of at home employees. Overseas there are several who want english speaking contractors but the pay is horrible, if you can speak/read/write any other languages will help a lot with the online job search.
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Short answer: yes. As I understand your profile, you are a Captain in the Reserve. If the question is not hypothetical, but is personal, you've been twice non-selected to major. Your profile shows you were previously an E-6. If you choose to enlist to complete your 20 good years, then you will probably come back in as an E-6.
My experience with officers going to enlisted to complete 20 is limited. I worked with a captain pilot who was twice passed over, but was allowed to remain on active duty as an O3 to 20 years because the Air Force was short on pilots. See if your MOS is critical. I also was a Scout Leader with an Air Force SSgt (E5) who had been a Captain. He sued the Air Force, the officers who wrote and endorsed his last few OERs before his promotion board. He won! He went to work one morning as a SSgt and came home that afternoon as a major. This is rare. I don't recall the exact grounds for his suit. It was not because he was discriminated against as a member of a protected class. It had something to do with supervision and geographical separation from his rater. There was an operations clerk at an Air Base where I worked who was a Master Sergeant, but wore Command Pilot wings. I asked about him and was told by my boss he had been a major who was twice passed over for lieutenant colonel. He chose to finish out his 20 as an enlister person then decided to stay even longer.
I think it's worth it financially. You'll probably retire as a Captain with 20 years of service. Good retirement pay. You'll be eligible for TRICARE till you're 65, then TRICARE for Life. Your retired ID card will get you installation access and use of AAFES, Commissary, Pharmacy, etc. It's well worth it.
My experience with officers going to enlisted to complete 20 is limited. I worked with a captain pilot who was twice passed over, but was allowed to remain on active duty as an O3 to 20 years because the Air Force was short on pilots. See if your MOS is critical. I also was a Scout Leader with an Air Force SSgt (E5) who had been a Captain. He sued the Air Force, the officers who wrote and endorsed his last few OERs before his promotion board. He won! He went to work one morning as a SSgt and came home that afternoon as a major. This is rare. I don't recall the exact grounds for his suit. It was not because he was discriminated against as a member of a protected class. It had something to do with supervision and geographical separation from his rater. There was an operations clerk at an Air Base where I worked who was a Master Sergeant, but wore Command Pilot wings. I asked about him and was told by my boss he had been a major who was twice passed over for lieutenant colonel. He chose to finish out his 20 as an enlister person then decided to stay even longer.
I think it's worth it financially. You'll probably retire as a Captain with 20 years of service. Good retirement pay. You'll be eligible for TRICARE till you're 65, then TRICARE for Life. Your retired ID card will get you installation access and use of AAFES, Commissary, Pharmacy, etc. It's well worth it.
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