Can my leadership or my 1ST Sergent make me reschedule a mandatory SFL-TAP appointment?

Cadet PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:06:56 -0400

I was originally told I dod not have to go to mountain peak because I had appointments now top is saying I do. I printed off AR 600-81 and pointed out where it says leadership should support soldiers transitioning and create an environment where there transition is valued. They said it wasn't black and white enough. They said there isn't anything saying they can't make you reschedule. What can I do?

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Aug 21 at 2019 12:20 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:20:14 -0400

You'll note the regulation says "should." This means that leadership isn't required to do anything to help you transition, but it is permitted. I don't know the term "mountain peak", but if it's the name of an operation or exercise where the unit's mission requires your support, then they have a good reason to require you to participate. Mission comes first, then people, no matter what slogans may say. You've done the best thing you can to correct the situation, you're getting out.

Response by SFC Marc W. made Aug 21 at 2019 1:28 PM

SFC Marc W. — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 13:28:59 -0400

Yeah, you're going to do MTN peak. I've been there for that. Also, you're clearly not a cadet, anything else we should know?