PCSing, got flagged 1 week into clearing. Had to cancel appointments, now I'm 1.5 weeks out and have 3 weeks of work. What to do?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 03:34:19 -0400

So, I was in the middle of clearing to PCS. Was told at the end of week 1, I am flagged due to an investigation. Now I'm being told the flag will be gone in time, but I have 1.5 weeks to complete 3 weeks worth of tasks. Pet health certs, ship vehicle, HHG, finish work on house, and finish clearing. Looking for advice. Already tried HRC, but my branch is useless. All calls and emails are unreturned

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2016 4:00 AM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 04:00:27 -0400

Work with your S1 to get your report date to your follow on assignment amended. They should be able to take care of that for you.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2016 5:12 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 05:12:08 -0400

Request a deferment.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Apr 9 at 2016 9:50 AM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 09:50:36 -0400

I don't think your Branch is 'useless' and that's probably an irresponsible statement by a leader such as yourself, CPT Private RallyPoint Member.

Since this was probably a FLIPL, have you requested a deferment through your chain of command?

Response by CPT Mark Gonzalez made Apr 9 at 2016 10:55 AM

CPT Mark Gonzalez — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 10:55:23 -0400

The Army is not known for doing this quickly. You can be flagged for months. Your commander can call branch and as long as your assignments officer is tracking your orders will be placed on hold or deleted as you cannot pcs in this status.

The initial investigation is normally 30 days, but granted sometimes it takes a few weeks to get the investigation started. Your local company commander is the one who flagged you. However, as an officer your convening authority is generally a one or two star general. So it is not your local commanders decision to unflag you. The investigation will have to be reviewed and the local commanders will make recommendations. Based on the alleged offense you may be completely innocent and cleared. You may also face UCMJ or admin action such as a gomor. This is not a fast process and you need to seek legal advice and ask your commander to give you a better assessment. I can promise you though it isn't something that is fast unless it is completely unsubstantiated and that is the small percentage of the time as they had to have something to initiate an investigation.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Apr 9 at 2016 12:11 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 12:11:30 -0400

Sir your local Garrison Command should have the authority to extend your PCS date.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Apr 9 at 2016 1:10 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 13:10:07 -0400

Your O6 level command can do a 4187 to extend you uo a month.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Apr 9 at 2016 1:22 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 13:22:47 -0400

I was given 1 day to clear Ft Campbell as a geo-bachelor. You can do it.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Apr 9 at 2016 3:05 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 15:05:06 -0400

Go to transportation first.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2016 12:04 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:04:05 -0400

As an update, flag will be lifted in a few days and hrc finally responded. They're allowing my date to be deferred to the next course.