Thread revival regarding a separation question: If this question has been answered already at some point, please forgive me. Background - All my ADSC's will expire by Aug of 2015. I understand I can establish a DOS NET 6 months, but NLT 12 months from the request. MY specific question is in regards to a 179. I think I am safe from a 179 until Aug 2015 based on the fact that I returned from OCONUS in Aug '14. However, I am concerned with the possibility of a 179 after that and want to know my separations options to mitigate that threat. As an example, if I were tagged for a 179 in October of 2015, but didn't have a DOS set at the time of notification, can I effectively opt out by establishing a DOS (assuming I give them 6 months notification). Or, could my leadership deny a DOS request (even if i set the date within the 6-12 month window) if it wasn't already submitted by the time I was notified of the 179? Bottom line, if I know I don't have the option to opt out, I would rather just go ugly early and establish a DOS. However, if i knew i had the option to "opt" out, I would like to stay on AD for another year or so (until I have a job lined up) and "reactively" set a DOS if tossed the 179 present. I understand the 365 / 3 day opt situation, just don't know the 179 options.
Hope the question makes sense… any help would be appreciated.
