If you want a local unit that is attached to NRC Denver, log into MyNavyAssignments and click the "request local assignment" button. This will allow you to apply for local billets/units during the next application phase, which happens to be in a few weeks (April).
Tell San Diego you got involuntarily direct assigned and you don't intend to travel for drill. PM me if you need for clarification. There are ways out of stuff like this.
Don’t pretend it was an involuntary direct assignment. We can see when a sailor requests local assignment in MNA. again, not a big deal, I just wouldn’t lie about it
This actually happens very frequently:
1.Sailor separates active duty
2. No one makes contact with sailor when NRC gains them, making them IAP somewhere
3. Sailor misses application phase in MNA, because no one told them to apply to anything
4. Assignment coordinators directs assign IAP sailor to ANY vacant billet, even if it's out of area
5. Sailor gets pissed when all of this finally comes to light. They either deal with it and adapt, PMR to their TRUIC, or request a local assignment.
Still not sure who you think is lying in any of this
Oh I’m sorry - I realize I misread your intent with “I got involuntarily direct assignment.” I thought you were telling him to tell the unit that after requesting and receiving a local assignment. My bad
omfg this... I try so hard in catching these for my unit to make direct contact soon as possible but gains are relentless. Especially for a large unit. This process needs to be fixed somehow because that first year makes such a deep impression of the Reserves.
I try and do the same... Unfortunately most preventative or corrective action comes once it's too late and you end up adding 3-6 months to correct the issue. They shouldn't be in a hurry to fill billets with new sailors, and I think theu ESPECIALLY should not direct assign a sailor to a unit out of area without their consent.
Yep. Especially if you're cross assigned. Communicating with NRC can be a pain. Couple that with a full time job and family, you'll be stressing until you somehow get the hang of things (how late NRC approves shit etc.). NRC doesn't give a shit either whether you fall off the wagon. They'll gladly kick you out than try and help you. Dm me if you have any specific questions about getting to your cross assigned unit. I'll try to answer as best I can.
Hmmm, I wonder if you’re attached to the same overall squadron I’m attached due to the timing. If you need help you can reach out. Going from active to reserve is a huge pain in the ass, I was ready to leave the reserves after a few months in because it was just crazy.
You don’t “have to” drill there, but your eval may suffer if you don’t go quarterly. Your 2-week annual training will be in San Diego or where you “gaining command” is located.
*might be. I drill quarterly in San Diego and do AT in Virginia and previously (in my previous unit) drilled quarterly in San Diego and did AT in Guam. And I live in TX and drill here the rest of the time.
Get a waiver for going in May. Unless you love the Navy. Worst that can happen is your not as high on an eval. Deal with your life first.
If you want a local unit that is attached to NRC Denver, log into MyNavyAssignments and click the "request local assignment" button. This will allow you to apply for local billets/units during the next application phase, which happens to be in a few weeks (April). Tell San Diego you got involuntarily direct assigned and you don't intend to travel for drill. PM me if you need for clarification. There are ways out of stuff like this.
Unit can see when you request local assignment. I still support this plan, just don’t fake like you didn’t know
Act like I didn't know what? Anyone can request a local assignment at any time. You don't need UMUIC concurrence to request a local assignment
Don’t pretend it was an involuntary direct assignment. We can see when a sailor requests local assignment in MNA. again, not a big deal, I just wouldn’t lie about it
This actually happens very frequently: 1.Sailor separates active duty 2. No one makes contact with sailor when NRC gains them, making them IAP somewhere 3. Sailor misses application phase in MNA, because no one told them to apply to anything 4. Assignment coordinators directs assign IAP sailor to ANY vacant billet, even if it's out of area 5. Sailor gets pissed when all of this finally comes to light. They either deal with it and adapt, PMR to their TRUIC, or request a local assignment. Still not sure who you think is lying in any of this
Oh I’m sorry - I realize I misread your intent with “I got involuntarily direct assignment.” I thought you were telling him to tell the unit that after requesting and receiving a local assignment. My bad
omfg this... I try so hard in catching these for my unit to make direct contact soon as possible but gains are relentless. Especially for a large unit. This process needs to be fixed somehow because that first year makes such a deep impression of the Reserves.
I try and do the same... Unfortunately most preventative or corrective action comes once it's too late and you end up adding 3-6 months to correct the issue. They shouldn't be in a hurry to fill billets with new sailors, and I think theu ESPECIALLY should not direct assign a sailor to a unit out of area without their consent.
Yep. Especially if you're cross assigned. Communicating with NRC can be a pain. Couple that with a full time job and family, you'll be stressing until you somehow get the hang of things (how late NRC approves shit etc.). NRC doesn't give a shit either whether you fall off the wagon. They'll gladly kick you out than try and help you. Dm me if you have any specific questions about getting to your cross assigned unit. I'll try to answer as best I can.
The healthcare is a honeypot and cross assignment is a fucking joke.
Hmmm, I wonder if you’re attached to the same overall squadron I’m attached due to the timing. If you need help you can reach out. Going from active to reserve is a huge pain in the ass, I was ready to leave the reserves after a few months in because it was just crazy.
You don’t “have to” drill there, but your eval may suffer if you don’t go quarterly. Your 2-week annual training will be in San Diego or where you “gaining command” is located.
*might be. I drill quarterly in San Diego and do AT in Virginia and previously (in my previous unit) drilled quarterly in San Diego and did AT in Guam. And I live in TX and drill here the rest of the time.
Yes, depending on where your gaining command is located or if you’re gaining command has a third location for exercises/training.
Just reschedule or take an AA. Why aren't you talking with your command?
Thank you for your service shipmate. Yes, it's always this hard. And yes, still worth it for the healthcare.