2007-02-26 09:25:23 · 8 answers · asked by sofmatty 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes. You either need to drive over 100 miles for drill or transfer to a closer unit. Drilling with another unit not your own is discouraged now because of the need to build unit cohesiveness in preparation for deployment. If you are allowed to do it, you cannot do it every month.
They no longer billet personnel in hotels either. You either sleep at the armory, pay for a hotel yourself, or drive back and forth.
2007-02-26 09:29:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can claim a hardhip and drill at a unit closer to your home with out being AWOL. Communication is the key. Before you are marked AWOL, call the unit and tell them the reason you cannot make the 100 mile trip. Finacial hard ship, lack of transportation, travel time, etc. What ever it is just communicate it. You can go IRR and never have to go to another drill again.
Now for the other side of the coin.....WAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!
I have served with reserve soldiers that travelled well over 100 miles regurlarly and for years to serve honorably. They were all ranks and ages. My own brother drives 189 miles once a month each way to serve in his unit. Why, because he feels it is his duty.
2007-02-26 09:36:05 · answer #2 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The good news is that if live over 100 miles away, all your travel expenses for getting back and forth to drill are tax-deductible.
And yes, you have to come to drill, or be AWOL and in trouble. You can request a transfer to another closer unit.
2007-02-26 09:35:38 · answer #3 · answered by around_the_world_jenny 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need to contact your unit. You will be counted as AWOL. In Texas (not sure about the rest of the states) if you drive over 50miles you can get reimbursed for travel and lodging. You need to find a closer unit, but it is very important to let them know. Typically you can get 90days "off" for transition -call you readiness NCO today!
2007-02-26 09:34:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A) Yes, you can get in trouble, you need to communicate with your command. There is some very good advice above.
B) Never take military advice from someone that can't even spell 'court-martial'.
DD '73
2007-02-26 10:21:07 · answer #5 · answered by Devil Dog '73 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You signed a contract. It is very binding. This is not a court date with a liberal judge. You go before a Court Marshall, a group of officers and then to jail. A prison for service men/women. You do not get time off for good behavior...
2007-02-26 09:36:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
if you didn't arrange to drill at a different location or make other arrangenments to drill.. yes.
2007-02-26 10:02:52 · answer #7 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
really hope you let someone know, it's called AWOL..
2007-02-26 09:28:14 · answer #8 · answered by spiritwalker 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋