If my unit is deploying within 9 months of my ETS, can they put a stop-loss on me?

2016-11-16T11:00:56-05:00

I'm ETS in September 2018 and my unit is deploying 9 months before my ETS date would I fall under Stop loss or could I continue with my transition procedures?

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Nov 16 at 2016 11:11 AM

2016-11-16T11:11:31-05:00

SGM Erik Marquez Do you know the answer to this?

Response by CSM David Heidke made Nov 16 at 2016 11:11 AM

2016-11-16T11:11:40-05:00

From what I recall, stop loss is by unit, not individual.

And if someone tells you there is a stop loss, ask to see the order.

It will be an order. If they don't have it, it doesn't exist.

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 16 at 2016 11:16 AM

2016-11-16T11:16:36-05:00

depending on Unit shortages in your MOS and Grade

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2016 11:48 AM

2016-11-16T11:48:25-05:00

There is a MILPER out about this. In short, if your ETS falls within the first half of the deployment, you do not deploy. If your ETS falls after the midpoint of the deployment, you can deploy, but you redeploy early in order to transition out.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Nov 16 at 2016 12:35 PM

2016-11-16T12:35:17-05:00

Enjoy the extra pay and such before getting out. When you get back you will have a good nest egg to start out civilian life with.

Response by SPC Machelle Smith made Nov 16 at 2016 10:31 PM

2016-11-16T22:31:47-05:00

You could fall into the stop loss if you get pulled for deployment. I was a month away from my ETS date when my unit deployed and sure enough I got my lovely orders and was in the stop loss and it extended my time.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Nov 19 at 2016 1:21 PM

2016-11-19T13:21:29-05:00

Stop LOSS went away years ago...Stop MOVE is possible depending on the deployment/rotation.

Have you contacted your servicing Career Counselor? They will have the information pertaining to your situation.