How do I remove IMREPR (Flag) Code 9Q?

2020-11-30T09:32:12-05:00

I'm in Germany. Signed Declination of Continued Service Statement back in March IOT ETS from this station without having to extend contract, PCS, serve 1 additional year, THEN ETS. (Also lined up really well with Summer break --> Fall Semester for college.) I am attempting to go to SFAS in January, ETS is 04MAY, if I'm not successful. My packet is all completed, and I've been physically preparing for the last few months, but just found out that that code (9Q) will not allow me to go. I am not willing to re-enlist to remove the code, resulting in a coin-flip determination (based on SFAS result) on whether I end up needs of the Army or not afterwards. I'm looking for a solution in line with a temporary exception to policy, memorandum, regulation stating exception, alternate ways to remove the code (even if temporarily), etc. I'm looking for solutions, not pity, or explanations about how this is impossible. Thanks in advance!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2020 10:25 AM

2020-11-30T10:25:53-05:00

There is no way to get a temporary removal. You have already told the Army that you are done with them. You probably should have thought it through a bit more if you still had things you wanted to do. Considering that to be eligible it says you need to have 36 months upon completion and you clearly do not, don’t know what you are trying to do.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Nov 30 at 2020 10:34 AM

2020-11-30T10:34:52-05:00

You should never burn bridges. I always told my Soldiers they need to have more than one route.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2020 11:18 AM

2020-11-30T11:18:12-05:00

You don't remove it and it's not a flag, it's an IMRPR code. It literally means you can't reenlist because you signed a Declination Statement. The statement is you stating you chose not to reenlist and will now ETS.

The Exception to Policy states that you must request to have it removed, endorsed by your O6 and if approved will reenlist within 7 days for four years needs of the Army. Thats not your O6 signing and approving, that's the O6 requesting and then HRC decides yay or nay.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Nov 30 at 2020 11:24 AM

2020-11-30T11:24:11-05:00

Should have done your homework.

I had the privilege of commanding a company of SF recruiters (bunch of great folks) and other ARSOF recruiters as well. So I know just enough to be dangerous savvy to tell you that it is not going to happen!!! Why would tax money be spend on SFAS when the attrition is pretty high if you are already made your mind to get out? Sorry, you don’t set the conditions, Uncle Sam does! If becoming a SF Soldier was a dream of yours, a SF recruiter (if engaged in advanced) would work with you. But now with a declination of service statement is a little too late.

Like SGM Steve Wettstein said: “you should never burn bridges”

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2020 8:14 PM

2020-11-30T20:14:37-05:00

Get out, contact a National Guard SF unit, attend an SFRE as a civilian, if selected reenlist into the Guard, go to SFAS as NG.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Dec 1 at 2020 5:49 AM

2020-12-01T05:49:33-05:00

You elected to leave service. The military is not nor should they provide acceptions taking seats from service members who want to remain in service. You have identified reasons (valid) as to why you are leaving service. The military is not for everyone. You made a decision, it is time to move on.