Should there be a "Transition" unit on each military installation?

2015-01-21T16:43:33-05:00

In the Army, we have WTB but what I mean is a unit that service members are transferred to once they are a year away from retiring and 6 months from regular separation.

My thoughts are that while in this transition unit, you are allowed to take care of anything related to your transition, from medical appointments to job interviews, just to name two. This way, you are not expected to hold a high level position that conflicts with you having successful transition.

Thoughts?

Note: I was just told that the Army used to assign junior Soldiers to the gym as they approached ETS and Seniors worked at a conference room or something like that...

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2015 5:50 PM

2015-01-21T17:50:24-05:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member, that's a bold proposal, but I'm not sure it's realistic. For retirees, setting aside the last year for transition issues is kind of the definition of R.O.A.D.

What I'm saying is that the military may not want to give servicemembers up for six months to a year of their tour or career, especially since they are supposed to be working during that time. I think that would be the biggest hurdle to implementing something like what you suggest.