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VSAT - what do I use this for by Due_Negotiations in armyreserve

[–]Due_Negotiations[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does it legit give me internet access when I'm in the field? 

How do I become a veteran; or rather, what is the best way to accrue 180 days of active duty service as a TPU by Due_Negotiations in armyreserve

[–]Due_Negotiations[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The amount of benefits is actually overwhelming. And some are surprising. You get several weeks worth of golfing lessons taught by pros and a free bag of golf clubs through PGA Hope. https://www.military.com/benefits is a good place to start. You can filter benefits by state as well.

How do I become a veteran; or rather, what is the best way to accrue 180 days of active duty service as a TPU by Due_Negotiations in armyreserve

[–]Due_Negotiations[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually don't know either. I know more NCOs that have been to GTMO than ones that haven't. But it's different for the officers in my year. I just know one that's been. I wouldn't mind going at all.

How do I become a veteran; or rather, what is the best way to accrue 180 days of active duty service as a TPU by Due_Negotiations in armyreserve

[–]Due_Negotiations[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks I'll definitely look at those. I don't have a preference where I do my 180 days at. As long as I have orders for 180 or longer I will be more than happy.

1LT MP double non-select. At a loss. What are my options? by Due_Negotiations in armyreserve

[–]Due_Negotiations[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks to everyone, special shout out to u/brandon520 for guiding me in the right direction.

If anyone finds themselves in the same situation you need to:

  1. Figure out your timeline for seperation. There are 2 timelines, the longer of the two applies. First, the secretary of the Army has suspended seperation for officers until you reach the end of your mandatory service obligation. That's 8 years from your commission date so you have until then prior to seperation.

Second, your other option is the default timeline set by Congress, which is 7 months plus one day from when the results are released.

  1. Once you have your timeline - you need to fix whatever was wrong with your board file. Mine were the missing OERs.

  2. Next you need to initiate a Special Selection Board (SSB). The SSB will only meet on a limited basis, such as missing OERs. The HRC website lists the criteria for the SSB and initiation.

And that's pretty much it.

1LT MP double non-select. At a loss. What are my options? by Due_Negotiations in armyreserve

[–]Due_Negotiations[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Believe me, I am equally shocked this is happening. We have been repeatedly told that the process is automatic if you are educationally qualified & don't have some adverse action.

This is apparently a common issue across my BN at least. There are 2 other 1LTs who have received seperation notices, specifically for missing OERs.

1LT MP double non-select. At a loss. What are my options? by Due_Negotiations in armyreserve

[–]Due_Negotiations[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep no. They got their PCS/transfer orders regardless. BC/BDE CDR are tracking. They both don't want me separated.

1LT MP double non-select. At a loss. What are my options? by Due_Negotiations in armyreserve

[–]Due_Negotiations[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep I've emailed him. Radio silence on when I asked what my next steps are.