Question about separtion from the army due to weight.

[tillsb]

I'm from Florida thought that doesn't apply here.

I am being threatened with separation due to inability to maintain the army weight standards. What kind fo discharge would this be and what would happen to my GI Bill?

Originally Posted by tillsb

I'm from Florida thought that doesn't apply here.

I am being threatened with separation due to inability to maintain the army weight standards. What kind fo discharge would this be and what would happen to my GI Bill?

How long have you been in? How much have you contributed to the GI Bill?

The discharge shouldn't be bad. At worst a General under honorable conditions. Assuming that being overweight is your only problem

Good luck

[fozzy2]

According to AR 635-200 18(2)(e), if there is no other reason for a discharge than the weight standard, your discharge should be under "honorable" characterization. The exception is entry-level discharges, wich don't warrant a characterization and are simply "ELS" (entry level separation).

So you will probably get an honorable discharge, meeting that requirement for MGIB benefits. The question now is: How long will you have served on active duty when you are discharged? There are service requirements to get the benefit as well as the requirement of an honorable discharge.

[tillsb]

I am 2 years and 2 months into my contract. Have already paid into my GI Bill the year I have too. By the time I will know for sure if they are going to discharge me I will be about 2 years 4 months in.


Thank you for the answers I appreciate it.

Originally Posted by tillsb

I am 2 years and 2 months into my contract. Have already paid into my GI Bill the year I have too. By the time I will know for sure if they are going to discharge me I will be about 2 years 4 months in.


Thank you for the answers I appreciate it.

You need 3 years.

I have a question though. Does his delayed enlistment time (if any) count?

Good luck

check this link it may help [url]http://education.military.com/money-for-school/gi-bill/gi-bill-eligibility-details[/url]

[fozzy2]

Assuming that you enlisted for 4 years or more, then you need 36 months on active duty to qualify for the benefit. Unless it takes the military 7 months to process you out, you will likely fall short. I'm not certain what current policies are, but it used to be that sometimes, particularly if you were serving overseas on on sea duty, they'd just flag you "can not re-enlist" or at least wait until the end of a scheduled tour before processing you out. I don't know what the current policies are, however. (and, it used to be that if you failed PT testing as well as weight standards, they were much quicker to act).

There is a fair chance that the current MGIB program penalties would be found unconstitutional, but no one has yet taken the matter to court as far as I know. (you can read the March 2004 "Army Lawyer" for an interesting article on the subject)

[tillsb]

Ty for the answers..

I am hoping I can lose at least some weight. If I can't lose it all at least enough to delay. I would prefer to finsih out my contract but who knows at this point.

Anwyays you have all been very helpful ty

Originally Posted by fozzy2

Assuming that you enlisted for 4 years or more, then you need 36 months on active duty to qualify for the benefit. Unless it takes the military 7 months to process you out, you will likely fall short. I'm not certain what current policies are, but it used to be that sometimes, particularly if you were serving overseas on on sea duty, they'd just flag you "can not re-enlist" or at least wait until the end of a scheduled tour before processing you out. I don't know what the current policies are, however. (and, it used to be that if you failed PT testing as well as weight standards, they were much quicker to act).

There is a fair chance that the current MGIB program penalties would be found unconstitutional, but no one has yet taken the matter to court as far as I know. (you can read the March 2004 "Army Lawyer" for an interesting article on the subject)

Is there an echo in here? Just busting chops Fozzy lol

[questionia]

If you want to stay in, get with one of your battle buddies and hit the gym - put some iron in your diet! You might be heavy now but it doesn't take much to lose a few pounds. Pick up FM 21-20, there's good information in there. Also, did you check to see if your command has a weight control program or is there something through MWR? Just a few thoughts.

Originally Posted by questionia

If you want to stay in, get with one of your battle buddies and hit the gym - put some iron in your diet! You might be heavy now but it doesn't take much to lose a few pounds. Pick up FM 21-20, there's good information in there. Also, did you check to see if your command has a weight control program or is there something through MWR? Just a few thoughts.

Definetly. You don't want to lose that benifit over being fat. Try my dietiing technique. I eat whatever I want and spend 2 hours a day at the YMCA lifting swimming and running. Its not very scientific but it gets the job done. I write this while eating a box of carmel corn and its making my keyboard sticky lol

Good luck. munch munch munch...