What is the current procedure for someone to ETS? Can your ETS be delayed simply because someone forgets to submit paperwork?

SPC Mark Brummer — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 21:14:02 -0500

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2017 9:47 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 21:47:30 -0500

He might be telling the truth. When I ETSed back in 2004 I was missing a form with a signature on it. I was supposed to ETS on June 19th. So a week later I finally ETSed.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2017 1:04 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 01:04:41 -0500

Hey, I know someone who recently went through this which I can help you with. You can eat because nobody can stop your from ETSing. Not, your Commader, 1SG or anyone unless you are pending a court martial or under investigation. However, you will not get your DD 214 of you don't clear or have all your paperwork taken care of. Trust me the DD 214 is the most important of your career. It is the key to all.of your veteran benefits. You can ask any veteran or retired about it. I hope this help.

Response by SPC Mark Brummer made Dec 4 at 2017 6:28 PM

SPC Mark Brummer — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:28:15 -0500

Thanks for the input everyone. I exchanged a couple texts with him today and he says, “It’s a finance memo that I have to get briefed on and counseled on”. I remember when I ETS’d in 88, we were given a master checklist of every place we had to go and every form that needed to be filled out and/or signed. It seemed to prevent surprises like this.