Is a preliminary release the same as a conditional release?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 22:21:51 -0400

So, I have a preliminary release from the ARNG because I was looking for jobs on Tour of Duty. Now, I want to go Active Duty, and I was wondering since I already have that preliminary release will it help me in getting a conditional release, or is it the same thing and should I tell my unit that I already have a release?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2017 9:49 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:49:31 -0400

Sounds like your immediate CoC is blessing off on you popping smoke.....but it's not the same as the conditional. You still have to wait for that to work its way up the chain and back down. Periodically, check in with your CoC to see if they have a status update. Patience, young Padawan.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2017 11:02 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 23:02:38 -0400

No. Prelim releases are typically for release to go on a Tour Of Duty outside your actual unit. A conditional release is to release you from your current service component so you may join another. At least that's my understanding.