A soldier from Chicago was honorably discharged after serving two tours of duty in Afghanistan.He was reactivated.He's not happy.
2006-12-28 22:47:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I don't know all the ins and outs of military contracts,what with never having served in the military.For the record,he's no one I know.
2006-12-28 23:04:19 · update #1
It is an 8 year contract that they sign, and it is stated in there that you can be recalled. Also, you are not officially discharged until the contract is over.
2006-12-29 02:53:03 · answer #1 · answered by Mutt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with what ever is required by our armed forces.
I am a Marine and I understand that the contract you sign is a binding agreement. If the government was trying to break the contract than that would be a discussion worth debating.
It may seem unfair to some and overwhelming to this individual who is being recalled, but unless he is unable to perform his duties due to injuries, PTSD or other physiological issue's he must stand the post.
That being said, I believe he should be assigned to a more safe and secure environment considering the two tours of combat he has already done. I believe he can serve to train others from his experiences so that they can make it back home some day soon.
Unless his MOS is very rare and badly needed, I think he deserves a break if one can be afforded.
Semper Fi.
2006-12-29 03:51:52 · answer #2 · answered by jarhed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most military contracts contain a certain number of years of inactive duty after the active duty. My husband served four years of active duty in the Navy and then his contract called for two years of inactive duty following that time. He was never called up, but he could at any time and he knew it. I'm sure your friend knew it too, just didn't think it would happen. If he didn't know it, then he needs to start reading what he is signing before he signs it.
2006-12-28 23:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by jingles 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every soldier that enlists in the military knows that there is a period of IRR time after the active duty enlistment is up. When a person enlist he is enlisting for 8 years, however many years active and the rest as IRR. For example a 4 year enlistment is actually 4 years active duty and 4 years in the IRR. No one ever thinks about the IRR but it is there and now alot of soldiers know about it...The military does need to do a better job about the IRR soldiers but the fact is if you are in the IRR you are subject to call-up bottom line all soldiers know this..
2006-12-29 00:29:01 · answer #4 · answered by The Pooh-Stick Kid 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much of the enitial contract you have left, If you went into the a branch of service for 4 years and then decided to get out after that, the contract is for 8 years. you have 4 active and then 4 inactive, at anytime during this 4 yeas of inactive status the service that you were in has the right to "RECALL" you. After the 4 years has expired, then you are basically done and the govt cant recall you.
2006-12-29 03:10:51 · answer #5 · answered by SOSFG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt matter what branch you serve or for how many years, being either 2, 4, or 6 year terms. you owe 8 years. i joined for 6, i have about 4 left. once i finished i can get out. lets say if there is a war though and the government needs bodies. even though i served 6 years there are 2 more left once i get out if the military needs me. due either to my abilities, skill, profession, or not enough manning, the contract states that when you join says 8. so yeah, the boy should quit complaining and serve a year or two more.
2006-12-28 23:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh course it's fair. He was not out of the service he was only discharged from active duty. He is still in the reserves. for 4 years. That means if they need him they can call him up. It's the same with all soldiers.
2006-12-28 22:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by Stand 4 somthing Please! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a Marine who was also discharged honorably. I am not a former Marine, you are always a Marine.
I have sympathy for the man but he knew the rules when he signed up. Everyone who has ever donned the uniform knows that as a member of the inactive reserves you are subject to recall.
Just in case you are wondering; I was injured in my last tour, when I heal I would kill to get back in the fight.
2006-12-28 22:54:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, he might indeed be unhappy, but he should review his contract. It probably states that he serve a certain number of years of active duty, and then a certain number of years of IRR (I think it stands for Individual Ready Reserve). A soldier can be called back to active duty at any time during his or her IRR time.
2006-12-28 22:53:57 · answer #9 · answered by pvpd73127 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If he was "discharged" they cannot call him back. If he was released from active duty to the inactive reserves they can call him back. When you sign up it is for 6 years, mostly 4 yrs active, 2 inactive.
2006-12-29 01:47:25 · answer #10 · answered by netnazivictim 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋