UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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When I enlisted in 1981 it was 4 + 2.
Military leave
- Thread starter peanutbuttermm
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When I enlisted in 1981 it was 4 + 2.
You don't join the service to be a special forces person. You join to do a specific job (cook, repair something, medical, etc) The special forces designator is something you earn above and beyond your specific job. You would have to go to basic training and then school for your specific job before you would have a chance to try to apply and then make it through a special forces school...
scooby0048
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Sounds like UPS HR....but I digress
FrigidFTSup
Resident Suit
HR guy told my last 3 new hires they were eligible for tuition assistance. Only problem is only management employees qualify for it in my district..
That's a long time ago. When I joined it was 6+2 for Guard/Reserve (no requirement for the last 2, basically no-drill status, no commitment unless Russia invades or we're in a nuclear war) or 3yrs for active.
Yeah, my HR either blatantly lies or do not know the new contract, they tell new hires once they become seniority employees they get a $1 raise. I'm not convinced they're intentionally lying I just think they're stupid.
peanutbuttermm
Active Member
You can be guaranteed a seal contract if you score very well on physical test.
If I only did the 4 years active duty in a normal position would ups protect my job? I don't understand userra too well
If I only did the 4 years active duty in a normal position would ups protect my job? I don't understand userra too well
peanutbuttermm
Active Member
This is wrong.
peanutbuttermm
Active Member
Sorry I misread your post. Thank you for the information
Coalminer2005
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Fortunately the law states otherwise. Good luck to the service men and women willing to sacrifice time to serve their country.
Coalminer2005
Well-Known Member
Negative. You can join at any time.
TooTechie
Geek in Brown
True. You can't pick a special forces MOS. You have to start somewhere like infantry then apply, be tested, be selected, pass school, etc.
Actually they are letting people do that now, at least in the army.
*edit
Just checked and it looks like you can enlist with a guarantee to be a SEAL candidate as well.
blkmamba
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Does an employee have to let their employer know they are joining the military? I think it's different if they hire you knowing you serve where as you aren't serving when hired but choose to do so later. Nothing against our military members as they are braver then myself but I think it's different in the employer knows going in what mc oils happen.
PT Car Washer
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A person can join at anytime. The defense of our country is considered more important then a bunch of boxes from china being delivered on time.
blkmamba
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True but would they need to inform their current employer when they join? I just think it would be a little messed up to show up one day with your deployment papers with your employer having no previous knowledge. I'm not really talking UPS as they can replace anyone but your smaller companies that rely more heavily on their employees. In no way am I trying to bash serving our country, I'm just curious how it all works.
When is prior notice to the civilian employer required? How is such notice to be given?
The person who is performing the service (or an official representative of the uniformed service) must give advance written or verbal notice to the employer. The notice requirement applies to all categories of training or service. Notice is not required if precluded by military necessity or, if the giving of such notice is otherwise impossible or unreasonable.
A determination of military necessity shall be made pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Department of Defense. It is reasonable to expect that situations where notice is not required will be rare. The law does not specify how much advance notice is required, but the Department of Defense advises members of the National Guard and Reserve that they should provide their employers as much advance notice as they can. (Section 4312).
USERRA Frequently Asked Questions
The person who is performing the service (or an official representative of the uniformed service) must give advance written or verbal notice to the employer. The notice requirement applies to all categories of training or service. Notice is not required if precluded by military necessity or, if the giving of such notice is otherwise impossible or unreasonable.
A determination of military necessity shall be made pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Department of Defense. It is reasonable to expect that situations where notice is not required will be rare. The law does not specify how much advance notice is required, but the Department of Defense advises members of the National Guard and Reserve that they should provide their employers as much advance notice as they can. (Section 4312).
USERRA Frequently Asked Questions
blkmamba
Well-Known Member
Apparently you are much better at Google searches then I am. Thank you
FrigidFTSup
Resident Suit
The person made the choice to leave and enlist. I support them and wish them nothing but the best. But choosing to join active duty military service is like choosing a new full time job.
