RE: http://www.military.com/opinio...15202,193060,00.html

HI SGT. SHAFT
IM IN THE NATIONAL GUARD WITH 18 1/2 OF SERVICE.I HAVE A 2005 PERMANENT PROFILE WITH CONDITION IN MY BACK AND RIGHT SHOULDER.LAST YEAR IM HAVE A ACCIDENT WITH MY RIGHT WRIST.IN APRIL I HAVE A SRP AND THE MEDICAL COMMAND NOTIFY MY UNIT TO PREPARE A PACKAGE FOR A MMRB.MY UNIT TOLD THAT I HAVE OVER 18 OF SERVICES I DONT NEED MMRB BECAUSE IM LOOK IN SERVICE.THEY TOLD ME WAIT UNTIL THE END OF CONTRACT OF 20.IT THAT TRUE??

I WOULD POST AN ANSWER FOR YOU, BUT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE ACCESSED THIS THREAD AND I'M NOT SURE IF ITS AN OPEN ONE OR FOR EITHER THE MODERATOR OR SGT SHAFT TO ANSWER...IF A MOD WOULD CLARIFY THE RULES, I WOULD APPRECIATE IT.

I will guess that you are in the Army National Guard. If so, you may want to post this question at Army Reserves & National Guard.

I'm not sure of the status of what used to be called, back in my day, "sanctuary" - hit the 18 year mark and you are locked-in. I believe that it is not uniform among the five branches of the armed forces.

I'm told from a very reliable source that the Coast Guard does not have such a policy.

I hope you find the answer you're looking for and please let me wish you the very best.

Bruce

Just a friendly reminder to all that posting in all caps is a violation of military.com's Terms of Service.

To answer Freddy, this is a Sound Off Discussion board and everyone is allowed to comment as long as they are within TOS, so feel free to add to the conversation.

To answer your question Albert, your Command makes the decision. If you disagree with Command, you need to go through the channels provided. There is not enough information provided to give a detailed answer.

In the 1980's I represented a Navy Chief who was six months short of enough time to retire, when on duty he fell and severely injured his left wrist. The wrist was permanently disabled. His rate was in an administration occupation. His CO a Navy Captain ordered him processed out with severance pay. He appealed and I represented him. The case finally went to Bureau of Naval Personnel, where it was ruled he would be placed on a profile and finish his enlistement.

You need to contact your Legal Officer for advice.

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HI SGT. SHAFT
IM IN THE NATIONAL GUARD WITH 18 1/2 OF SERVICE.I HAVE A 2005 PERMANENT PROFILE WITH CONDITION IN MY BACK AND RIGHT SHOULDER.LAST YEAR IM HAVE A ACCIDENT WITH MY RIGHT WRIST.IN APRIL I HAVE A SRP AND THE MEDICAL COMMAND NOTIFY MY UNIT TO PREPARE A PACKAGE FOR A MMRB.MY UNIT TOLD THAT I HAVE OVER 18 OF SERVICES I DONT NEED MMRB BECAUSE IM LOOK IN SERVICE.THEY TOLD ME WAIT UNTIL THE END OF CONTRACT OF 20.IT THAT TRUE??

The "Guard" started their process of Discharging members who did not meet Medical Standards for Mobilization in 2003..You were told to report for a SRP...and were found unfit by Who???? The Guard would have sent you to a Active Duty Post to be medically screened. They would not put you out after a SRP without sending you for this screening.

I would have liked to talk to you before you went for your screening.... I would have told you to say to the people at your Active Duty Screening on how much you would have liked to stay in... I stand by my prior statements to others in the same boat you are...If you tell them (The Active Duty Screeners) you want to stay in, they will bend over backwards to help you do so...I have seen it!

I would ,if I were you, check to see if your covered because you have 15 years or more...but htose have to be good years at least 48 points..if so your "Retirement" would be based on points and years..and you would still get your "Retirement at 60" which is obviousely your concern. When I retired that was still in effect.

On the other hand, you have your rights to appeal whatever they come up with.. However please remember..You gave your 18 1/2 years to them..they now need you..you are not able to be mobilized..the days of the Guard having medical problem soldiers is over..Sorts Reports are important in showing who can be mobilzed and who cannot..and there is pressure on the Commands to Discharge soldiers not fit to be deployed...

Now I am ready to "TAKE THE ROUNDS" from others who will consider me being "Part of the bad system" for me "Telling it like it is"

thanks for the clarification, the new Rx I am on seemms to be working with the blurr..

o.K...got it, the reason I asked was it states a sgt shaft, so I thought it was strictly for him or the MOD's. I see that you/Bruce & James already posted to the Soldier, so I'll pass.

Btw..DAVE..this forum?..is that what it is? actually contains alot of good stuff, I wonder how many are aware, casue I stumbled onto it.

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the new Rx I am on seemms to be working with the blurr..

That is good news, my friend.