Got a job in Iraq as a contractor, how can I postpone my obligation with the national guard for 1 year
2007-02-06 06:51:06 · 20 answers · asked by QueenB33 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Nope, you signed the contract, raised your right hand and took the oath. Live with it.
2007-02-06 06:54:33 · answer #1 · answered by Mousetrappers5 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Queen Bee ... That's easy. Just wait until your ETS arrives.
Furthermore, if you try to get out by using some kind of shortcut or "underhanded" technique, the contractor may not be able to hire you even if they wanted to. After all, they've got to go through DoD to process and obtain the security clearance you'll probably need. If your record shows unfavorable information, that cannot help; it would not weigh in your favor.
2007-02-06 08:10:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suspect you would have better luck seeing if the company will extend the offer until after you finish your guard obligation.
If you in fact HAVE the job, there are provisions in law that require companies to hold a position when a person has to fulfill a military obligation. I'm not sure that would apply if you have only been promised the job.
2007-02-06 06:57:29 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Initiate a request through your Guard chain of command, starting with your immediate supervisor. Given the current operational tempo, I would be less than optimistic.
Think about it. If they approve your request, someone else who was behind you in the rotation has to take your place.
I am not unsympathetic to your plight and I understand you're just trying to delay and not evade...but manpower is not looking great right now.
2007-02-06 07:04:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you scheduled for training? If so just don't ship. That is when your recruiter shows to take you to the induction station be somewhere else, like Iraq.
It's a shite way to do things.
Or you could ask the recruiter to get into the delayed entry program which lets you postone going in for up to a year.
If you're already in a unit tell your commander and senior NCO that you are taking a job outside the country and you need to be dismissed from training until you get back. They have to let you go no matter what they say.
2007-02-06 07:03:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not sure talk with your CO, I take it you been called to active duty from your guard unit, I'm not sure if he can put your back in reserve status or not. I assuming you want to do this because you would make more money, Have you fullfilled your orginal service obligation? If you haven't he probably isn't going to let you.
2007-02-06 06:57:44 · answer #6 · answered by path2631 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It amazes me how this person gets a job with a contractor in Iraq and she has a contract to go in the Guard and some one still blame GW. This person has 2 job offers boy what a problem, such a poor economy we are in.
As far as your contract I think you are going to be obligated to your prior commitment! good luck and thank GW for such a great opportunity
2007-02-06 07:03:54 · answer #7 · answered by tbird 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Request to be put into inactive reserve status. But they do not have to approve it. The person that you can find out the scoop on this, would be your JAG or IG. They can usually answer your question. To bad your last name is not Bush. Then you could just decide not to show up any more.
2007-02-06 07:18:31 · answer #8 · answered by ProLife Liberal 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have a contract in place you need to talk to them to see if there is an avenue to be able to do this. They may allow it or they may choose to enforce the contract.
2007-02-06 06:54:40 · answer #9 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not an option my dear. If Uncle Sam wanted you to have an excuse to get out of your obligations, he would have issued you one. You signed up for it, do the time and when it is time to reinlist, don't. Simple as that. Otherwise call your recruiter.
2007-02-06 06:55:58 · answer #10 · answered by a_k 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋