My unit is leaving for NTC May 2nd. If soldiers have an ETS or PCS date before August 25th, can they choose not to go to NTC?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 18:52:55 -0400

My unit is set to be at ntc starting May 1st and I actually am supposed to be leaving for NTC on May 2nd. I don't know the exact details as it wasn't disclosed to me, but it was pushed down from higher up to give choices to soldiers that have an ETS or PCS date before August 25th as to if they want to go to NTC or not. As for the people that choose not to go, the SCO sat down 1 on 1 with those people. His points were that, if you don't want to go, he'll have to put those people on ACP class/training to put them on gate guard. He also mentioned that they'll be put on extra duty, and details.

Also regarding ETS leave, he mentioned that he won't be able to guarantee that he signs off on 59 days (example) and that the soldier be prepared to take the minimum of 6-7 travel days.

I was just curious if that's okay?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2022 9:53 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:53:56 -0400

Well, for starters.....NTC is a 30 day rotation. At worst, the unit would be back by 15 June. If Soldiers can't figure out that they'll have PLENTY of time to get their affairs in order in regards to PCS/ETS....Personally, it shouldn't even be a choice. Should just be a case of "pack your shit, you're going to NTC." Leave is the discretion of the Commander. They aren't saying they wouldn't approve Leave....just not for so many days. Is that a tad shady? Perhaps.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2022 1:39 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 01:39:02 -0400

Your brigade commander will put out a policy that says people with X ETS date and earlier will stay back, and X and later will go. It's not really your SCOs choice, the Brigade Commander has to hit a certain number of bodies or they fail validation.