SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1294767 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>According to this years MilPer message, SSG&#39;s with over 18.5 years will not be considered for selection to SFC, and I just got the email saying I have a reservation in ATRRS for SLC. I just want to retire next year.. 2016-02-11T10:38:21-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1294767

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>According to this years MilPer message, SSG&#39;s with over 18.5 years will not be considered for selection to SFC, and I just got the email saying I have a reservation in ATRRS for SLC. I just want to retire next year..

2016-02-11T10:38:21-05:00 2016-02-11T10:38:21-05:00 CW3 Private RallyPoint Member 1294780

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You could decline the school if you want, but I think It won't hurt you to have SLC, it may help you in your transition

2016-02-11T10:45:13-05:00 2016-02-11T10:45:13-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1294785

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>contact whom ever put you in for it and tell them , just dont be a no show, that looks really bad on the unit.

2016-02-11T10:46:31-05:00 2016-02-11T10:46:31-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1294786

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Technically, no unless your branch is willing to work with you. I've seen guys go to ALC just before their ETS, although never SLC because it's so high demand. <br />The other option is an operational deletion, but those are harder now because of QMP. <br />Have you started your retirement process? Usually Branch is willing to work with people who are retiring.

2016-02-11T10:46:54-05:00 2016-02-11T10:46:54-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 1294808

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why pass on an opportunity to learn and grow?<br />Many of the concepts introduced at SLC are applicable in everyday life.

2016-02-11T10:57:47-05:00 2016-02-11T10:57:47-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1294907

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thanks to everyone that responded with some oustanding advice. Im looking forward to going to SLC now. Like alot of you have said.. why pass up the opportunity for some good training.

2016-02-11T11:29:30-05:00 2016-02-11T11:29:30-05:00 SP5 David Cox 1295685

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This made me chuckle in memory of a similar situation I faced. First off, congratulations on making it through to retirement. I did 4 years of active duty and despite some initial hopes, knew fairly soon in my time that a career was not for me. I don't remember the exact timing, but within my last year I was getting considerable pressure to attend PLDC. I found a reg that I thought said that I could turn down the "honor" if I was that close to getting out, but I wasn't sure that I was reading it correctly, and wanted to be sure before I tossed it back into anyone's face. I went to someone I knew and asked their opinion. They thought I was right, but weren't sure either, so they referred me to their SGM. I explained the situation, leaving out names, and he thought I was correct also, but he knew somebody that he said would be able to give me a good answer. He got on the phone, mentioned my name and described the situation. After a moment, he hung up and told me that my Sergeant Major wanted to talk to me - yep, he'd called my CSM! He was livid, because he thought I had been trying to go behind his back, but I managed to convince him that I had only been trying to verify my position before presenting it. I think the fact that I hadn't mentioned any names in describing the situation convinced him. I was a 74F (NBC-related now, but it was a computer programmer back in my time) and my CSM told me that I was the best programmer and worst soldier he'd ever worked with. He didn't expect me to thank him for the compliment. This is the same CSM who tried to "reform" me by submitting me for Soldier of the Month 3 times. I didn't embarrass myself or him, but I knew I wasn't going to win, and it didn't work as he thought it might.

2016-02-11T15:51:06-05:00 2016-02-11T15:51:06-05:00 SSG Fernando Caballero 1299240

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If I remember correctly you can not attend SLC unless you're promotable. I would get clarification if I were you, but if you can attend then it would be good. SLC is a good learning experience.

2016-02-12T22:12:24-05:00 2016-02-12T22:12:24-05:00 SFC James Young 1299900

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It'll get you away from your unit for a few months. If worded correctly it could be used under education on a LinkedIn profile possibly a resume. Not as good as college, but it's something.

2016-02-13T11:38:03-05:00 2016-02-13T11:38:03-05:00 SGM Mikel Dawson 1432358

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="59756" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/59756-91f-small-arms-artillery-repairer-b-co-94th-bsb">SSG Private RallyPoint Member</a> Any chance you get to improve yourself is one not to turn down - military or civilian. Also get the course, then maybe you might want to get promoted - retirement is a little sweeter at the next rank.

2016-04-05T20:54:58-04:00 2016-04-05T20:54:58-04:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1604709

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I took everyone&#39;s advice.. graduated SLC last month.. It was definitely worth going, and was a very good experience. Thx to everyone that gave me the good advice.

2016-06-07T11:51:38-04:00 2016-06-07T11:51:38-04:00 SGM Bill Frazer 3614472

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Then turn it down, and put in for retirement

2018-05-09T21:20:33-04:00 2018-05-09T21:20:33-04:00 1SG Clifford Barnes 3989193

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes you can but not a good career move

2018-09-23T21:34:03-04:00 2018-09-23T21:34:03-04:00 2016-02-11T10:38:21-05:00