What are my options to get out of the guard in the middle of a contract?

2021-04-10T21:52:23-04:00

So I need options. I’ve been in 13 years have 2 left on my contract. I’m in the Arkansas national guard. Do to an injury not duty related I’ve gotten a permanent profile. After the PHA they said since I only have 2 more years left on my contract I can just finish it out and not reup. Honestly I lose money going to drill I don’t take advantage of any of the benefits I’d rather just be done now. I don’t really want to continue to drill and hold a 5 slot for 2 years waiting it out. What are my options I’m already looking at taking a demotion to free my slot up for someone who is waiting on it but is the IRR an option. How long does medical separation take. Do I still have to drill while going threw the medical separation period. I had all intentions of retirement and now that it’s not an option I have no motivation to even be there much less be there and not be able to do anything.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2021 11:20 PM

2021-04-10T23:20:56-04:00

Sit down with your Commander and Retention NCO and discuss the option of transferring to the IRR.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2021 9:10 AM

2021-04-11T09:10:41-04:00

If they aren't going to separate you and you want to retire, what would prevent you from re-upping next year?

Response by SFC Randy Hellenbrand made Apr 11 at 2021 10:56 PM

2021-04-11T22:56:10-04:00

I'm retired. I concur with the SFC in the dress blues.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2021 11:05 PM

2021-04-11T23:05:56-04:00

With most things in the service a medical separation is as fast as they want it to be. Usually it takes a while.

Best of luck