Resigning commisions

[navysurgeon]

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I'd like to here from our more, ahem', EXPERIENCED military and ex-military physicians about this next question...

Just how does one resign his or her commission in the Navy?

I've got some IRR time to do, but eventually this is my plan.

Do you guys know who to write to? Is there a boilerplate letter available anywhere?

The admin folks at my present commmand seem to have forgotten to answer my emails about this...

If you're a med student HPSPer etc...kindly refrain from posting, as I don't know who is exactly whom on SDN.

Cheers!

TNS

 

[helo doc]

From a prior submarine officer who resigned his commission once and is now an active duty medical officer: the true guidance will come from the MILPERSMAN 1920-090 (Release from active duty (RAD) procedures). You should be able to Google a link to the MILPERSMAN and read the fine print. WARNING: Reading this manual will have an overwhelming sedative effect. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or perform any laparoscopic procedures while reading this manual. For all you budding anesthesia lovers out there, you can add the MILPERSMAN to your drugs used for rapid sequence intubation.

Once you Google to the manual, look up the appropriate section (1920-090) and it will cover the specifics, including the form letter that you can use as a go-by.

Also, see the link http://www.npc.navy.mil/ReferenceLibrary/Messages/NAVADMINs/MessageDetails/216_99.htm, which is an older message outlining some of the finer points of voluntary release from active duty. Pay careful attention to parts such as "REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION ON ACTIVE DUTY BEYOND MSR ARE NO LONGER
REQUIRED FOR NAVAL RESERVE OFFICERS. ABSENCE OF A RAD REQUEST
PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF THE SIXTH MONTH BEFORE THE MONTH OF
OFFICER'S PROJECTED ROTATION DATE (PRD) WILL BE CONSTRUED AS
OFFICER'S REQUEST TO BE RETAINED BEYOND MSR." Which is essentially like one of those credit card services wherein if you don't take positive steps to disenroll from a program, you'll continue to get charged $11.95 per month for credit monitoring or some other obnoxious money maker for the banking industry.

Act now and get your free "FTN" washable tattoo....

 

[DeepCowboy]

I am currently an active duty submarine officer, and I am separating next month, so I have lots of knowledge on this. Since you are still going to be doing IRR time, you are actually going to be "Released from Active Duty (RAD)," not resigning your commission. Your commission is a life-long legal status, unless you resign it. I recommend faxing your letter in.

Applicable MILPERSMAN article (1920-090) with letter example (scroll to the correct article).

Applicable BUPERS webpage, with links to RAD letter and endorsement examples (similar to above example).

BUPERS webpage with phone and fax numbers (look under Favorable Separations)

Feel free to pm me.

 

[militarymd]

As above,

I "resigned" last year because I had 11 years, but the paperwork is very similar. You will get RAD orders, then when your 8 is up, you can resign.

 

[navysurgeon]

MM,

How did you deal with your IRR time? Was that factored into your 11 years of service? I've got 8 years on the books, but only 3 years of active duty...the other 5 years were 'deferred' time when i was in civilian residency, not supported financially by the Navy...

I think I'm going to submit a resignation letter now and see what happens.

The links, for other interested parties...

https://www.nrpcweb.nola.navy.mil/_faqs_separation_retirement.asp

this web page has everything, including a form letter to use!

Go Navy!

TNS

 

[militarymd]

I was active for 11 years, so I had no IRR time. From what you're saying, I think you will have IRR time to deal with.....all it means is that you do your resignation when you allotted IRR time is up.

You should probably call the office (persnet...?) They will have your file, and assist you in everything that you need to do....they will even have your dates for you.

Good luck.

 

[usnavdoc]

So for me I have been on AD 5 years when I am looking to be RAD in june 2006. This means I will only owe 3 years of IRR time? Also in terms of deciding your release date what factors into this decision?

thanks

 

[militarymd]

Yes, you will have 3 years....

Release from AD date is based on your contract for obligation incurred.

 

[usnavdoc]

Yes, you will have 3 years....

Release from AD date is based on your contract for obligation incurred.

On the RAD letter it asks for your end of service obligation and the date you desire to be RAD. Do these have to match?

 

[militarymd]

On the RAD letter it asks for your end of service obligation and the date you desire to be RAD. Do these have to match?

No, as long as your RAD is later than your obligation.