How to get a soldier in a WTU

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 22:08:59 -0400

I have a soldier (88M) that has been diagnosed with a heart problem. Soldier was in the process of chapter before the diagnoses for always being late. Now that the soldier has been diagnosed all chapter process has stopped because of pending Med Board (at least 8 more months because of treatment needed). Soldier has a Dead man Profile can’t be outside if temp is below a certain temp or above a certain temp. No lifting, bending, standing, or climbing. No ACH or other gear. Ok now the problem we are having. Soldier has difficulties waking up in the morning he claims it’s because of the heart condition. We call ever morning no response, we send people by is on post house no response. We have counseled this soldier 14 in the last 60 days for FTR. We are being told to just keep counseling him for being late. The soldier is no help to the unit or mission we are already at 50% manning. I have exhausted every idea that we can think of. What myself and the soldier have talked about trying to send him to WTU but according to his case manager she said he does not fit the requirements to go. Can anybody point me in the best direction for this soldier’s best needs?

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Mar 28 at 2014 10:15 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 22:15:21 -0400

Here's your answer:

http://www.wtc.army.mil/faqs.html

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

COMPO 2/3 Soldiers injured during AT can request for assignment/attachment to a WTU under the ADME program, if they meet the entry criteria for the WCTP.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2014 10:37 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 22:37:34 -0400

Why stop the chapter? You can chapter a potential med board just as easily as any other joe. If anything, it should give him incentive to show up. If the CoC is stopping the chapter because of hurt feelings all around, then you need to realize there is nothing you are going to be able to do to move him to a WTU at the Staff Sergeant level. Sadly, the WTU is full of reservists and NG members squatting and collecting the easiest AGR paycheck in the army. I've seen a soldier more then once get turned away because there simply isnt space there.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2014 12:12 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 00:12:02 -0400

I don't know what you can do about that but that is an excuse that he is using cause I have a soldier that is going through an MEB for an enlarged heart and he makes formations in the morning with no problem. I hope that you find a way to handle this issue.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2014 11:26 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 23:26:50 -0400

I am a WTU Squad Leader and the only way for an active duty SM to get in the WTU program is by the chain of command submitting a unit nomination packet. What you can do is go to the WTU on your post and ask them to email your commander the packet. Your commander will fill it out and submit it and yes as long as there is room at the WTU for him then they will take him. However he has to meet certain criteria and can't be too far along in the MEB Process. But its not really that hard to get him into the WTU.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2015 7:47 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:47:55 -0500

Hey
Does anyone know what policy, memo, reg; covers being exempt from all duties while in TRANSPOC with the WTU> I rec'd my rating which are 90/100 permanent. I am being medically retired. They moved by retirement time from 12/02/2015 to 4/28/2015 with a terminal leave to start on 03/14/2015.
They are trying to have me pull CQ and Staff Duty on weekends and during my terminal leave. informed them that I am retiring and getting my DA214 with my leave form.

They told me that I was in the Army until 28 April.
WTF?
I have been on 18yrs10mo22days I have never known anyone retiring or ETS/PCS who had to work during their out processing. Plus I am suppose to get at least a minimum of
14 days. they intend on giving me only 3-5 days.
Again what the WTF?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2015 7:25 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 07:25:04 -0400

If you have availability put his ass in the barracks. Would be the same thing if 1SG put someone in a tent because their room was jacked.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Apr 8 at 2015 7:28 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 07:28:17 -0400

The chain of command must submit a unit nomination packet for the SM, for consideration for acceptance into the WTU. I was an S-4 in a WTU.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2016 12:46 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 00:46:05 -0500

I'm in the end part of my MEB and doing my VARR is there a while I can finish out my time at WTU. I'm being MEB for mental problems and have not been fit for duty or done my job since November of 2014. and I have a few for months. I really not giving the time to finish what is needed to be taking care of to transition out the military because they try to put us on details a lot is. who would I need to talk too to get out a mission ready unit if I have not been fit for duty since the beginning of 2014 and just holding a position just to meet numbers

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2017 1:47 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 01:47:40 -0400

Hey guys I have a question. I know a soldier thats having suicidal ideations. He is at one duty station and he is going to his next. Is it possible for him to get in wTU while improcessing onto his new base seeing that he hasnt been to his new unit as yet. What does he have to do? Any answers would help. Thanks

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2018 10:35 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 22:35:52 -0400

Have you tried to contact the WTU directly? If not, do so. Also, google will help you with anything. I had a Soldier in Korea that had a heart condition. First of all, the Soldier should have never been PCS'd to Korea with that type of medical issue. I am sure the PCM plays a big role in the decision process, but as CPT Kletzing stated, the chain of command must submit a unit nomination packet for the SM. Pertinent documentation will be provided by the medical center as part of the justification as to why the Soldier

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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2018 10:55 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 22:55:19 -0400

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