I was recently deployed and now have 175 days left until my ETS. According to regulations, am I supposed to return at 90 or 60 days to clear?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 10:51:50 -0500

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jan 12 at 2017 11:01 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:01:04 -0500

I think you will find the guidance your looking for in an MILPER message, not a regulation. Unfortunately I do not have that message at hand.
Assuming this is for you or one of your subordinates, id caution you on a verbal answer. Don't push the issue until you find the appropriate and current message.

This is a great question to ask the servicing IG, not as a complaint, but in researching or clarifying army policy.

You may also find a local commanders (post) policy, which details a redeployment time line, and will likely cite the current Army policy.

Response by SFC George Smith made Jan 12 at 2017 11:15 AM

SFC George Smith — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:15:11 -0500

this is a most interesting situation... I am surprised the unit deployed you to start with with out at least extending or re-enlisting you ... when is your date to rotate back...

Response by MAJ Richard Cheek made Jan 12 at 2017 3:35 PM

MAJ Richard Cheek — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 15:35:32 -0500

When I retired from the army I was flown home from the gulf war. And within 2 weeks was on terminal leave.

Response by 1SG Al Brown made Jan 12 at 2017 9:24 PM

1SG Al Brown — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 21:24:26 -0500

Your S1 (or whoever is tracking your line number) should already have a date next to your name. Ask your supervisor when you are supposed to rotate back. If they aren't tracking it, they will be after you ask.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2017 4:44 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 04:44:15 -0500

You're required to be afforded 90 at the minimum to transition. I don't remember the source document, but it is the minimum time cited in every (honorable discharge) separation policy from Voluntary separation, QMP/QSP, and the now rescinded Involuntary Separation Program.
In fact, you are required to have begun the transition process by completing the first part of Soldier For Life - Transition Assistance Program no later than one year from your ETS.

Response by SFC William Stephens made Jan 13 at 2017 2:36 PM

SFC William Stephens — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 14:36:25 -0500

is this combat deployment? your extended seen it done in IRAQ for soldiers for more then 1 year, you raised your hand brother. They don't have time to take you out of the fight and ship you home because one your numbers are reported daily during combat. You'll get there. When you get back, don't be in hurry to go anywhere. Keep your head low and last stay alive. Don't be thinking of home when your in the fight. seen it happen.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2017 4:02 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 04:02:44 -0500

I seen a comment I didn't like about don't worry about returning home and focusing on the battlefield. The saying is mission first which as a former NCO I very well understand; however, if I had a soldier who was about to ETS while down range, the soldier would come first. Reason that is one I want to know if he's going to extend or not ? I need to know if he's in the battlefield or at home when we out the wire or just being deployed. Plus, why they deploy you ?! Me personally I would be taking to the retention NCO, because he's going to have a lot knowledge on this topic. I believe once your time is up your time is up regardless the organization mission. You raised your hand, but you gave a time line that's on the contact. I wish the best and you get your answers.
I'm just a Vet now

Response by SPC John Lebiecki made Jan 25 at 2017 4:05 PM

SPC John Lebiecki — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:05:21 -0500

Question: Did you bring this up with your CoC before the deployment (beyond your TL/SL/PSG)?