Do I need to reup to get SFC?

2021-09-21T10:08:31-04:00

So, I was just told by a friend of mine that I got picked up for SFC and will get pinned on the first. When I looked on the list with my name I saw that my name doesn’t say that I would need to reup to get picked up. I only have about 15 months left before I retire at 20. Do I not need to because of how long I have been in compared to other people I saw who ETS after my date? I don’t mind staying in for an extra four years. Just want to know what to expect.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Sep 21 at 2021 10:29 AM

2021-09-21T10:29:28-04:00

You are Indefinite. You do not need to re-enlist because once you pin, your ETS date is automatically updated to reflect your new RCP (I believe 24 years, but could be mistaken).

Folks who are NOT INDEF may need to re-enlist in order to meet ADSO or whatever they are calling it these days.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2021 10:34 AM

2021-09-21T10:34:31-04:00

Did you, at some point, reenlist Indefinite? That's the only thing I can think of as to why it's not saying you have to reenlist to meet the promotion. Also, congratulations on selection.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Sep 21 at 2021 10:37 AM

2021-09-21T10:37:37-04:00

Aren't you indefinite at this point? If you are, then pinning SFC will simply extend your ETS to your RCP. No further action would be required.

Response by SFC Jeffrey Port made Sep 21 at 2021 1:46 PM

2021-09-21T13:46:53-04:00

Many times if you pick up higher rank, they will say you have to stay in that position a certain amount of time afterwards.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2021 3:55 PM

2021-09-21T15:55:03-04:00

You should already be indef, you can't reenlist anymore. Once you pin your new ETS will be 24 years, you'll need to fill three years as a SFC to retire. Every time you promote, your ETS will change to the latest possible date you can stay in the Army

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Sep 21 at 2021 4:24 PM

2021-09-21T16:24:40-04:00

Pretty powerful friend, or not so much. Don’t let folks know he told you, he and whomever else that released the info in front of the official notice could pay a price. Congrats.

Response by SFC(P) Larry Nahalea made Mar 3 at 2022 10:03 PM

2022-03-03T22:03:18-05:00

You are going to need to have 3 years time in grade regardless of what you do.