Does anyone have any experience with or know what the USMC’s ability is to involuntarily extend someone at a unit beyond a 36 month tour? I’ve read through MCO P1300.8S and didn’t notice anything definitive.
I’ve reached a ceiling at my current unit as far as qualifications go and any delay in starting a tour with another unit that will invest in the future of the squadron hurts my chances of progressing. I’m behind timeline as far as time in service compared to time post initial training is concerned due to TBS and flight school production issue delays. I’m trying to get back on timeline by going fleet to fleet, but any delay in doing that is harmful to my career, even a couple months, and I have a feeling I’m going to involuntarily be forced to stay at my current unit for >36 months.
Any experience/resources would be appreciated.
I’ve reached a ceiling at my current unit as far as qualifications go and any delay in starting a tour with another unit that will invest in the future of the squadron hurts my chances of progressing. I’m behind timeline as far as time in service compared to time post initial training is concerned due to TBS and flight school production issue delays. I’m trying to get back on timeline by going fleet to fleet, but any delay in doing that is harmful to my career, even a couple months, and I have a feeling I’m going to involuntarily be forced to stay at my current unit for >36 months.
Any experience/resources would be appreciated.