I am going to transition to the SELRES world following a 2xFOS for O4. I separate 1APR17, so I'm trying to get ahead of a few things and figure out the SELRES world now. I'm fairly familiar with the retirement system, good years, points, etc.
I have a few questions that I hope the community may help me with:
I have a few questions that I hope the community may help me with:
- How helpful is the CTO office? I have a contact, but no one ever answers the numbers to talk to someone to answer my questions!
- Is your Reserve Oath of Office sent to you by CTO to sign and return? I'm trying to figure the process out.
- Does my 2017 Active Duty time count to a good year of service? My anniversary year is in May.
- Do I have hoops to jump through for out of country travel (Europe) for a vacation immediately following my separation from AD?
- For a newly affiliated SELRES officer, when is your first drill period? I.e. I separate on 1APR17, when would I be expected to begin drilling? Can that date be delayed a month or two for travel and figuring out my new life?
- Last, what are everyone's thoughts about flying in the reserves? I'm a pilot and trying to figure out how much of an obligation actually flying is versus taking a position with an aviation affiliated reserve unit that handles ground support roles, like a Tactical Support Unit. I will working in the civilian world as a non-pilot (I don't have a job yet...).