Is there any regulation or anything that would allow a solider to work while pending separation? If so, how do I request that?

2020-11-13T10:56:38-05:00

I’m getting a 5 17 chapter, which was initiated six months ago. My packet has just gone to legal. Assuming this process would be a lot faster I applied for jobs. Is there any regulation or anything that would allow a solider to work while pending separation? If so how should I go about requesting that? Has anybody ever seen this done before?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2020 11:17 AM

2020-11-13T11:17:35-05:00

It's called moonlighting and your commander would have to approve your request to moonlight after duty hours. Since you're pending separation I doubt any commander would approve that. No commander is going to support you working another job during duty hours. As long as you draw a paycheck your primary job is still the Army

Response by MAJ Jim Woods made Nov 13 at 2020 12:36 PM

2020-11-13T12:36:06-05:00

I remember when I was back from my 2nd Tour (1970) I was leaning to leave the service and was allowed to spend 1/2 Day with the Sedgwick County Sherrif's Department as a Narcotics Detective, at that time, was available to appease the protesters.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Nov 13 at 2020 4:15 PM

2020-11-13T16:15:28-05:00

While I do not disagree with the term others have used, I have never heard of this be authorized. The command takes on to much uncontrollable responsibility/possible liability for you should you be injured, do something illegal etc. anyway, you can ask, but there is nothing official I have ever heard of.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Nov 13 at 2020 4:40 PM

2020-11-13T16:40:49-05:00

You will have to go the same Co who is chaptering you and request permission.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2020 3:42 AM

2020-11-18T03:42:39-05:00

I know many people who Uber and do food delivery like DoorDash in the Army so yes it’s possible.