Anyone I can Talk To????

[docvd]

I am trying to get back in after Fit for Duty on TDRL. The recruiter is dumbfounded about it. I even gave him the AR that explains retention for a soldier just off TDRL. Does anyone know who I can call to get the recruiter some better help? No one seems to know about TDRL and Fit for Duty.

 

[nlaw37]

The recruiter should call his command about it. If not, the nearest MEPS should be able to assist in it all. They are linked together to help assist in this. I think others will have a better answer for you, but that's where I'd have him/her start. I'm sure Carnelli or Jason will answer this. I may be wrong, there may be someone even better to contact. Good luck!

 

[carnelli53]

docvd,

There is a good explanation on another website for this, here is the link (you may have to register on the other forum to see the post):

http://vets.yuku.com/topic/10858/t/How-to-get-off-TDRL-Final-With-new-Reenlistment-Information.html

The post on the 'recruitment phase' is the 4th post down.

The person cites this regulation as what he gave to his recruiter (just in case you gave him another):

AR 601-210

Section XII
Special Processing for Members Removed from the Temporary Disability Retirement List
5-50. General
As the result of a periodic physical examination, a former Army enlisted member may be determined physically fit for return to duty. If so, the member may be enlisted in the RA or USAR when his or her name has been properly removed from the TDRL and if requirements of this section are met.
5-51. Enlistment within 90 days of removal from the Temporary Disability Retired List
Enlistments within 90 days of removal from the TDRL will be made without regard to basic enlistment qualifications for PS persons described in chapter 3 or disqualification's described in chapter 4, except as provided below:
a. Applicants must not be subject to nonwaivable disqualification in chapter 4. Civil offense criteria does not apply if all convictions-
(1) Occurred before applicant's placement on the TDRL.
(2) Previously were disclosed.
b. Waiver is required if applicant is subject to any of the waivable disqualifications in chapter 4, but this is not applicable if-
(1) All convictions or adjudications occurred, or pleas were entered, before applicant's placement on the TDRL.
(2) All convictions or adjudications previously were disclosed.
c. Such persons will be enlisted in the permanent pay grade held on the day before the date their names were placed on the TDRL.
d. Enlistment of such persons will be made without medical examination if-
(1) No intervening illness or injury since the examination resulted in removal from the TDRL.
(2) The person signs a statement to that effect on DA Form 3283 (Statements of Member Removed from the Temporary Disability Retired List).
e. Persons who have incurred an illness or injury since the examination resulting in their removal from the TDRL must undergo a complete medical examination. They must qualify for enlistment under medical standards given in AR 40-501, chapter 3. (A person does not have to meet medical standards for the specific disability that caused his or her
name to be placed on the TDRL.)
f. Persons will be enlisted for 3 years in the RA. Enlistment must be in the same component from which the Soldier was placed on TDRL. MEPS will complete DD Form 4 and publish enlistment orders. Assignment for MOS-qualified applicants, regardless of rank, will be obtained from HRC. Enlistment will be accomplished in the same manner as all other PS enlistment. DD Form 1966 is required and a REQUEST reservation will be made. For those applicants not MOS qualified or who require BCT or AIT (if placed on TDRL before completion), BCT and AIT may be obtained via normal REQUEST reservation. For USAR, assignment to a TPU is required. Persons enlisting in the AR may enlist for a period of 1 to 6 years.

Good luck in your reenlistment process, make sure you get a free backpack!