How can I get the ball rolling on my DD 368?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:31:17 -0400

My 368 has been sitting at Brigade for over two weeks with no update as far as my company has heard. Is it okay to call brigade and try to get an answer? It’s been over 2 months now since this process started and I’m dying to get the paperwork approved and go active duty..

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Aug 31 at 2021 2:56 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:56:02 -0400

You can use your leadership to make an inquiry but I don't know if I would recommend a PFC calling Brigade directly to rattle some pots and pans

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Aug 31 at 2021 3:04 PM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:04:58 -0400

OK. Your DD368 probably isn't sitting at Brigade since they aren't the approving authority, unless you are one of those odd separate brigades that is commanded by a general. It's probably sitting at your State Headquarters waiting to put it in front of the General. Since most of this kind of activity happens on drill weekends, figure that it will take a few months before it hits the level that can approve it. I would consider six months fast from what I've seen in the past.
Now the bad news. The General does not have to approve it and a lot of states are pretty strict about releasing someone that isn't close to finishing his original contract. I would check with my Readiness NCO first about where it's at. You can request an open door with the Commander and see if he would let you hand carry it. None of this is mandatory for them and they can just tell you no.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2021 3:06 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:06:58 -0400

Go ahead. Call Brigade. That may not end well for you as you could very well be asked "Did you run this thru your Chain, first?" You have to realize that there is no set time table to have 368s done. The AVERAGE time is 3-5 months (Command depending). Not to mention the fact that there is nothing stating that they have to approve it. You also need to remember that it is sitting on the desk of a Full Bird Colonel. A Colonel that has many other tasks and responsibilities to accomplish. Do not, I repeat DO NOT, rush a Colonel. Then, after that, the 368 still needs to go higher to TAG.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2021 3:25 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:25:44 -0400

Your command is not required to approve your conditional release. In the Reserve Component the answer for a 368 is automatically a "NO" unless you can provide a valid reason it should be a "YES".

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2021 4:15 PM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:15:24 -0400

Let me add that the Indiana AG issued a memo stating all 368s must be approved

Response by SPC Robert Hendrickson made Sep 1 at 2021 9:34 PM

SPC Robert Hendrickson — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:34:37 -0400

PFC A Maier .. follow your chain of command .. if no proper response time, move up the chain until you are heard or a response is said or done .. do it correct/right