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Reactivation Question
My DH EASed on 8/10/07 and this past week we got a "Consideration for Reactivation" letter. I was just wondering if anyone has ever or knows of anyone who has ever went through the screening. When my DH called the mobilitation command they told him it consists of a meeting with a doc and a day full of classes.
If someone has experienced the screening, does it actually take from 0630 to 2000? The screening is on the weekend of our 1 year anniversary and the site for the screening is a 5 hour drive and we're not sure if I should go with him and stay there or just hang out at home until he comes back in town.
Re: Reactivation Question
Interesting. ?I dont know the details of it all but are they trying to send him all the way to Leonard Wood for this screening? ?I would certainly ask for them to find a closer location for him to attend. ?Shoot, sending him to Leavenworth would be closer for him. ?
I wasnt "considered for reactivation" but I did have to visit a location to update my records and basically get a spiel from the recruiters and they went off the address I used when I ETSed which was 5 hours from me as well. ?I called HRC St. Louis and had it changed to my local Reserve command. ?You could try that and see what they'll do....this all pertains to Army of course as I have no clue about the other services. ??
?Good luck!?
The letter was sent to his old home of record which is in Illinois and the screening is taking place in Kansas City. They are covering the travel expenses and he has the choice to fly or drive. He was told that the MOBCOM branch he's going to sent the letter to 2100 Marines. I've been looking into it and I can't find another MOBCOM location at all. I assume there's one in Pendleton and Lejeune for the other parts of the country, but that's an assumption with no basis.
I can't seem to find anyone else who has been through it. We've even called our friends and family stationed in California and Okinawa and they don't know of anyone who's ever been "recalled" either. With all the other deployments we've known someone who's been through it and known what to expect but we are completely in the dark... it stinks
Natural M/C 1.10 MMC 1.13
This is for all the caterpillars that never became butterflies. And for all the butterflies that never felt the wind in their wings. And for all the hearts that had hopes and dreams of a wondrous flight together.
Ah yes, I know there is a MOBCOM for Marines in KC....in fact I think there's a Nestie who's husband is currently stationed there now. ?Sucks he has to drive all the way over there but I suppose you could always use the trip as an anniversary trip away! ?Lots to see and do in KC
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?Sorry I cant be of more help. ?Hopefully someone else will chime in with their experience. ?I seem to remember at one time other people saying they went through similar although for the life of me cant recall which branch. ??
Thanks for your help though QM! I figured if I had a chance of having someone who knew advice this would be the board to check!!
Hi-
This is my first time posting - ever. My fiance served 4 years in the Marines and he got out Sept. 2007. We spent the last year so happy and in August he finally asked me to marry him- we have been together for 5 1/2 years. Sunday night he got a phone call and he too has to go to Kansas City October 16th. I am so scared. I dont want him to have to go back. We were planning a November 2009 wedding now we have to stop everything. On top of that, he is in school and I am afraid if he doesnt finish now, he never will!
Was it simply a phone call or was it also in writing? Also, did he receive an email from MOBCOM covering the details of involuntary reactivation? The Sgt my husband talked to said there was a muster there a few months back so it could be a normal update muster your fiancee is going to. There are DD&Es that you may be able to apply for. Schooling is one of them. I just looked up in the handbook they emailed and it here's what it says about schooling "Educational Hardship - You currently attend a 4 yr university, tech college or are in an apprenticeship program and your education will be significantly disrupted as a result". Keep in mind that clause is for delay.
I'm pretty clueless on the whole situation as well but if you'd like someone to talk to, by all means message me!
Hi,
Yes, he got a FedEx package as well, but it was sent to his parents house which is why he didnt know about it until they called Sunday night. He also received the email as well. He is going to a 2-year community college but planned to go get his bachelors degree right after- do you think a 2 year school will still qualify him to be exempt? Also, I don't think this is just a normal update because the guy said it is to see if he can be recalled back to active service.
This would be his third deployment if he gets picked. We are planning on getting married anyways, do you think we should get married before he goes? I am from Massachusetts and I only know one other person whose husband is in the Marines.
Natural M/C 1.10 MMC 1.13
This is for all the caterpillars that never became butterflies. And for all the butterflies that never felt the wind in their wings. And for all the hearts that had hopes and dreams of a wondrous flight together.
Hi Linz-E -
How does he go prepared? He already sent his transcripts over, does he need to do anything else? Also, we both live with my grandparens because they suffer from Alzhiemers, I am not sure if he should tell them that. He helps out taking my grandfather to Dr's appointments, with my grandmothers feeding tube, and around the house. Would they take that into consideration?
Did your husband go to active duty yet? Did he try to get out of it?
He absolutely without a doubt needs to tell them of that. It falls under the category of family hardship. He'll need to bring medical documentation of the situation but if he is helping take care of them then I wouldn't not tell them...
My DH and I have looked into every angle to see if we qualify for any of the DD&Es and we can't seem to find one...
Have you read the IRR Involuntary Activation Handbook they emailed? It was full of a million answers, well atleast for me I found a million answers.
Natural M/C 1.10 MMC 1.13
This is for all the caterpillars that never became butterflies. And for all the butterflies that never felt the wind in their wings. And for all the hearts that had hopes and dreams of a wondrous flight together.
The packet was sent to his parents house - I will try to get it some time this week. Since your husband is going into AR, do you know if he will be deployed?
Thank you so much for helping me!
He took a position in a nondeployable unit @ Westover ARB in WMASS
Natural M/C 1.10 MMC 1.13
This is for all the caterpillars that never became butterflies. And for all the butterflies that never felt the wind in their wings. And for all the hearts that had hopes and dreams of a wondrous flight together.