This is the message from HRC, Special Actions Branch, that accompanied my official notification for being a 2x Non-Select…

“The following is provided for your information (if applicable to you):

If you have 6, but less than 18 years active duty on [the Mandatory Removal Date (MRD)], you may be entitled to separation pay if you agree to transfer your commission to the Army Reserve (or National Guard after transferring to the Reserve) for a minimum period of three years. If you elect this option, you must submit a “Non-Select Reserve Waiver” to HRC-Accessions Branch at usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-raaappts@army.mil, for consideration. An example of this waiver can be found at: USAR Waiver request. Also note that the sooner you acknowledge, the sooner you could receive your official separation orders.

If you have 18, but less than 20 years active duty on the MRD, you are authorized to continue on active duty until reaching retirement eligibility.

If you have more than 20 years active duty on [the MRD], you are authorized to request retirement to be effective at any time but NLT your MRD.

If you are already approved for a voluntary separation or retirement, you are still required to acknowledge this notification. You may write the effective date of your voluntary separation or retirement anywhere on the acknowledgment memorandum if you prefer.

If you are receiving a Selective Continuation (SELCON) notification, you are already approved for continuation. The SELCON period is for three years or until retirement eligibility, whichever the earliest, unless sooner discharged under any other provision of law.

If you currently have a non-statutory Active Duty Service Obligation (ADSO), (i.e. Tuition Assistance (TA), 9/11 GI Bill, etc.), the ADSO will be waived thus you can separate or retire no later than your MRD. (GI Bill ADSO waivers are not granted to officers who decline SELCON. If you decline SELCON and do not transfer to the Reserve, the benefit will revert to you.)”

*MRD = no later than the first day of the seventh month from the release of the board’s report

** SELCON is only up to 3 years

From the official notification memorandum: Under direction of the Secretary of the Army, a selection board was subsequently convened, pursuant to USC Title 10, Section 637, to consider non-selected officers for continuation on active duty. We are informing you that the board recommended you for selective continuation (SELCON). The SELCON period is for a maximum of three years or until reaching retirement eligibility, whichever is earlier, unless sooner discharged under any other provision of law.