Military Service Obligations when using the Army COOL Program/GoArmyEd for Credentialing Assistance?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:13:53 -0400

I'm reading through the (SOU) Statement of Understanding from GoArmyEd regarding the use of Credentialing Assistance (CA) for the Army COOL Program. The end of Paragraph 7a of the SOU states the following: "Reserve Component officers (USAR/ARNG) incur an RDSO of 4 years."

But then in paragraph 7f of the SOU states the following: "Officers and Warrant officers using CA for a credentialing exam or recertification will not incur a service obligation".

So that confuses me...does that mean as long as I use CA to cover the credential exam fee but not for any "prep course", I won't incur a service obligation?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2020 12:26 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:26:26 -0400

Are you in IL? I could find the right POC for you if so.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2020 12:56 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:56:48 -0400

Yes, that’s correct.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2020 3:00 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:00:45 -0400

I have tried multiple times to find out more information on this program as I was trying to possibly get an HR certification and change careers in the civilian world, but never could get any info about it that was clear. If it means another 4 years obligation then that would change things.