I'm currently being separated for failing to meet the weight standards. I blame myself and accepted this and after 10 years of service it's time to move on. The problem is that my paperwork has not gone through. I failed the tape test April 2013. I re-entered the program and was given 90 days. I improved, but still failed. By August 2013 I failed again, and then in September. I was told that they would give me another chance so I worked out like crazy and in October 2013 I failed again missing it by 2% (originally failed it by 10%). At that time I was counseled and the case was a slam dunk. In November2013 I turned in all of my gear. I thought now this is real and I need to prepare so I began applying for licensure in regards to my skillset in another state. December rolled along and I was not given any notice about my separation and was placed on duty for 3/4ths of December. My supervisor then told me that I would be out by mid January. I just received my license to practice in the state I plan on living in and I have had several interviews. I turned down one position because it was paying me too low. I am very blessed in this aspect, but I played my cards right. When I was a junior enlisted Soldier I didn't fast track my promotion and instead opted to go to graduate school at a good university and got out with a Masters degree.
Now I just found out that the group I worked with took me off of their protocol list so I am unable to assist them with any type of work. I can't do my MOS anymore. My 1SG indicated that my paperwork from my previous unit was not available and legal rejected my chapter even though my previous Company Commander is willing to write a MFR indicating that I was on the program. So they told my supervisor that I would have to wait until April. Well, I am accountable for my mistakes and I am not happy that basic clerical errors are being made especially when it impacts my ability to take a position. I met with the Command staff I indicated that a pattern of non-compliance (Failed multiple tape tests in 2013) with weight standards had already been established at our unit and under ordinary circumstances I would be very happy to stay in until my contract is up, but I have been outcasted and rejected so much that I just want out of this place. I'm not saying anything bad about anyone, but just want to know if I can do an IG complaint in regards to an inability to file basic paperwork to separate a Soldier. I know if I was fighting to stay in things would be different and I would be told that regardless of the process and the errors that were made in the paperwork I am still not in compliance and have not met the standard. What do you think? I'm actually trying to lose weight and not intentionally trying to get out, but I accepted my shortcomings and ready to move on with the next part of my life. I'm stuck and do not know how to proceed at this point.
Now I just found out that the group I worked with took me off of their protocol list so I am unable to assist them with any type of work. I can't do my MOS anymore. My 1SG indicated that my paperwork from my previous unit was not available and legal rejected my chapter even though my previous Company Commander is willing to write a MFR indicating that I was on the program. So they told my supervisor that I would have to wait until April. Well, I am accountable for my mistakes and I am not happy that basic clerical errors are being made especially when it impacts my ability to take a position. I met with the Command staff I indicated that a pattern of non-compliance (Failed multiple tape tests in 2013) with weight standards had already been established at our unit and under ordinary circumstances I would be very happy to stay in until my contract is up, but I have been outcasted and rejected so much that I just want out of this place. I'm not saying anything bad about anyone, but just want to know if I can do an IG complaint in regards to an inability to file basic paperwork to separate a Soldier. I know if I was fighting to stay in things would be different and I would be told that regardless of the process and the errors that were made in the paperwork I am still not in compliance and have not met the standard. What do you think? I'm actually trying to lose weight and not intentionally trying to get out, but I accepted my shortcomings and ready to move on with the next part of my life. I'm stuck and do not know how to proceed at this point.