How can I determine why my IRR packet was kicked back?

2021-03-25T16:16:48-04:00

Need some input on how to go about my IRR packet, which has been kicked back. But now I am being requested to attach a justification memo.

Seems like I’m in a bind with my unit and not really getting much input or feedback just robotic email responses. I am having trouble keeping up with going to scheduled BA’s, I’ve spoken up about this. With not much of any family to help and them being states away and child care not so accessible specifically for weekends. To add on spouse is on active side and has been gone pretty much this whole year...will deploy also soon. There is more to this than just that but can’t type everything out.

Anyway my IRR packet has just been kicked back and they now want a justification memo..that is all the info I received. Nothing as to why this has happened. Also UA typed up a simple memo for me to just sign and send off already...but should I not be putting more emphasis on this memo so that my packet will be approved? Also, why would my packet just now get kicked back and what for?

With my initial packet I just signed the 4856 and 4651 and it was sent up. There was no talk about what would work best for me and I was aware I didn’t have any flags or unsatisfactory year. So, why would this packet be kicked back?

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Mar 25 at 2021 4:53 PM

2021-03-25T16:53:47-04:00

Call your readiness NCO directly

Response by SFC Steven Borders made Mar 25 at 2021 5:03 PM

2021-03-25T17:03:30-04:00

Yes, all IRR packets require a justification memo. It is just a a simple memo stating why you want to go into the IRR. There are many reasons it might get kicked back, one of the main ones I got hit with is because 4e. not being correct. Your ARA can see why it was kicked back in ePAT. Because when higher returns it they put a reason why it was returned.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2021 6:19 PM

2021-03-25T18:19:53-04:00

The packet is in your mil email.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Mar 25 at 2021 6:37 PM

2021-03-25T18:37:32-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member - Are you in a critical MOS?
Do you have Secret or higher Clearance?
Do you have any 'bad time'? Are you pending punitive charges?
Are you under investigation (Even if you have not been informed, which would place the onus on CID.)?

Response by SGT Jason Van Hoose made Mar 25 at 2021 6:59 PM

2021-03-25T18:59:33-04:00

Whern I was in my first enlistment, I was automatically in the IRR. Then I was recalled back to active duty reserves and finished out mycontract. It was basically ADSW orders. If that's what you looking into. As far as pay is concerned I was getting my normal pay plus a monthly perdium check. But its all about the needs of the branch of service

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2021 10:47 AM

2021-03-26T10:47:55-04:00

no one gives a shit about IRR, if any one shows up for the muster. 99% of vets never even give the IRR a though after getting out

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Mar 26 at 2021 7:31 PM

2021-03-26T19:31:37-04:00

The letter of justification is you making your case on why you should transfer to the IRR. Basically what you said in this is the rationale. You need to put it into a memorandum format.