What can happen if you do not go to the ECT for the Army Reserves?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:09:46 -0400

can not afford it because i will only get paid for a week from my civilian job and won't be able to cover my bills

Response by LTC John Mohor made Aug 2 at 2018 4:12 PM

LTC John Mohor — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:12:14 -0400

What is etc? Did you mean BTA battle assembly aka "drill" or UTA unit training assembly or AT Annual Training?

Response by LTC John Mohor made Aug 2 at 2018 4:16 PM

LTC John Mohor — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:16:26 -0400

PVT Tyson Nelson if you made a commitment you need to keep it. Find a way to make it work ask questions of the chain of command as well as possibly your employer. You'll only be a PVT for a relatively short period of time provided you don't bow it now! Good luck and full fill you dreams and commitments!

Response by SPC James Dixon made Aug 2 at 2018 4:16 PM

SPC James Dixon — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:16:43 -0400

Not sure what ECT means but anytime you choose of your own free will not to attend training you will recieve a U-Code for the days you missed or Article 15 AWOL. This could result in loss of rank, pay or being discharged from the military. Contact your FLL for a possible SUTA of the days you cant attend. It is your duty to attend any and all training days pushed down from your CO. It sounds like you where put on orders for training so best bet is you will receive an Article 15 for being AWOL.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2018 4:18 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:18:22 -0400

https://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/userra/USERRA_Private.pdf

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Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 2 at 2018 5:35 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:35:31 -0400

Do you get paid for ECT?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2018 10:11 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 22:11:04 -0400

I assume you are referring to your two weeks of annual training. To begin with, you will be on active duty and will be paid for your time. If you don't show up you will probably get kicked out of the reserves and forfeit any and all of your benefits. There is no reason why you cannot workout a suitable arrangement with your command ahead of time if you know I'm sure you are incapable of being away for 2 weeks. Waiting until it's time to show up is unacceptable and would not fly in a civilian job either.

Response by SSG Matthew Koehler made Aug 3 at 2018 7:06 PM

SSG Matthew Koehler — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 19:06:58 -0400

It sounds like you need to establish a budget and adhere to it. If your monthly bills are more than your cash flow, you need to take a hard look at your NEEDS vs WANTS. Your employer is required by law to grant you the time off for military duty. If you use credit cards alot, start paying them off. Check to see if your employer is a supporter of ESGR. Who is your employer? Missing a military movement will hurt points towards a good retirement year and possible UCMJ

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 3 at 2018 11:12 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 23:12:43 -0400

If it is mandatory, then you will face UCMJ and possible discharge. You enlisted and swore an Oath, sounds like you are reneging on that.