can platoon put me on front gate guard for remainder of contract?

2020-06-17T13:31:25-04:00

hey so there trying to put me on it for 80 days. But what about my clearing and all other appointments. Theyre like you'll have to reschedule. Can they do that and if not who do I talk to? Already asked leadership they dont care at all... shocker

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2020 1:42 PM

2020-06-17T13:42:57-04:00

if you are out processing those appointments are your primary duty. If your leadership doesn't understand that then you need to elevate it up the chain. PSG/PL, 1SG/CO, CSM and if that doesn't work go talk to the IG.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jun 17 at 2020 3:22 PM

2020-06-17T15:22:13-04:00

Look you have to make certain apts in a timely fashion to sign out.Post Cdr/higher dictates how many days in advance it has to be done. Seriously doubt anybody will let you sit on your ass for 80 days. Check with Post One Stop= they can tell you the time frame needed. Then elevate the problem to your next higher commander.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2020 8:43 PM

2020-06-17T20:43:37-04:00

The only things required at 80 days out is SFL-TAP and whatever you are doing to set yourself up for success on the outside, and the second one you will have to work with your CoC if it impacts your duty status.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2020 12:49 AM

2020-06-18T00:49:23-04:00

You were able - and required- to start SFLTAP over a year out from ETS. You get two weeks to clear, plus you can take your ETS leave. All you’ve indicated to your leadership is that if you haven’t started STLTAP then you don’t care about it. So, transition leave days plus 10 days clearing and the rest you will be available for duty

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Jun 18 at 2020 5:07 PM

2020-06-18T17:07:14-04:00

Most gate guard details leave ample time for other appointments. They are usually 8 hour days that are not overlapping the entire "standard duty day" so you will be able to make appointments either before or after duty. Or they are some variation of 12 hour days that give a duty day or two off, allowing for those days to have appointments.

The onus is on YOU to make those appointments happen and schedule around the mission, not for your PSG to schedule the mission around your appointments.
Can your PSG assign a Soldier to a required detail? Absolutely. Even if the Soldier is about to ETS? ESPECIALLY then - keep the Soldiers who are sticking around focused on training for the next mission, and let those who won't be in the Army for the next mission continue to contribute to the team by taking care of all of the training distractors.