Greetings, All.
I recently chose not to ship for 11B OSUT with the National Guard. As a Prior Service Air Force and KY Air National Guardsman, I've got a few concerns that I was hoping to receive some guidance/advice on.
I've communicated with my Recruiter clearly and effectively, citing some personal reasons (marital issues/pregnancy hardships) that sprang up mere days before my scheduled departure. In order to cover my own backside, I've reached out to said recruiter multiple times, the most recent interaction culminating in a testy conversation with his supervisor explaining to me:
A) That I "have no business contacting (insert recruiter's name) or anyone else at the recruiting station or unit armory"
B) That I shouldn't "be writing any memorandums regarding any justification of not shipping to attend my required training"
C) That my discharge is a "DEP (Delayed Entry Program) Discharge"
D) That my discharge paperwork will be "sent to me at some point after October 1st (beginning of the next fiscal year).
My questions/concerns are:
1) Should I be writing memos to any certain authorities regarding my reasons for not shipping?
2) Should I be seeking legal council regarding my current predicament? (a concern of being considered AWOL?).
3) Should I be concerned about any foul play appearing in my discharge paperwork? (Should just be an Entry Level Separation ELS, correct?)
4) How does this affect my ability to rejoin other service components?
After having left the KY ANG to join the Marine Corps (active component), I sustained an injury at Parris Island. Upon being discharged under "Convenience of the Government", I've just been trying to get my career back on track. Being a E-2 (had to take an admin demotion to join USMC) with almost 7 years of service has proven to be a thorn in my side. Now, with my 'refusal to ship" ( for hardship reasons), I'd love nothing more to return to the Air National Guard where I don't have to go through Basic Training for a 3rd time. (I'm qualified in 2 AFSC's, surely I'll be an asset).
Any and all words are welcomed and appreciated.
With respect,
Tim
I recently chose not to ship for 11B OSUT with the National Guard. As a Prior Service Air Force and KY Air National Guardsman, I've got a few concerns that I was hoping to receive some guidance/advice on.
I've communicated with my Recruiter clearly and effectively, citing some personal reasons (marital issues/pregnancy hardships) that sprang up mere days before my scheduled departure. In order to cover my own backside, I've reached out to said recruiter multiple times, the most recent interaction culminating in a testy conversation with his supervisor explaining to me:
A) That I "have no business contacting (insert recruiter's name) or anyone else at the recruiting station or unit armory"
B) That I shouldn't "be writing any memorandums regarding any justification of not shipping to attend my required training"
C) That my discharge is a "DEP (Delayed Entry Program) Discharge"
D) That my discharge paperwork will be "sent to me at some point after October 1st (beginning of the next fiscal year).
My questions/concerns are:
1) Should I be writing memos to any certain authorities regarding my reasons for not shipping?
2) Should I be seeking legal council regarding my current predicament? (a concern of being considered AWOL?).
3) Should I be concerned about any foul play appearing in my discharge paperwork? (Should just be an Entry Level Separation ELS, correct?)
4) How does this affect my ability to rejoin other service components?
After having left the KY ANG to join the Marine Corps (active component), I sustained an injury at Parris Island. Upon being discharged under "Convenience of the Government", I've just been trying to get my career back on track. Being a E-2 (had to take an admin demotion to join USMC) with almost 7 years of service has proven to be a thorn in my side. Now, with my 'refusal to ship" ( for hardship reasons), I'd love nothing more to return to the Air National Guard where I don't have to go through Basic Training for a 3rd time. (I'm qualified in 2 AFSC's, surely I'll be an asset).
Any and all words are welcomed and appreciated.
With respect,
Tim