Well it is official, I made my intention to the Retention representatives that I wanted to ETS out of the Army. That was a painful conversation to say the least. But then again so has almost every conversation has been like that. <\/p>\n
To sum it up nicely it can be described in how I will fail at life if I ever left the Army. One of the biggest things that came up was having a letter of acceptance. I understand the idea, but I am not aware of any job or college that will save you a spot for over a year before you arrive? From what I understand that is a problem with the Guard and Reserve in keeping their jobs when they deploy. So what makes you think that they will do that when there are plenty of people that are ready to be hired\/admitted right now?<\/p>\n
There were some other things that I do not think that he was understanding or making a attempt to understand, but that would go on for awhile. But the conversation felt like breaking up with a crazy Ex. <\/p>\n
1. You cannot live without me.
\n2. Your leaving the best thing in your life.
\n3. You will come crawling back begging me to take you back.<\/p>\n
Yea not fun, but I am glad that it is done so that I can begin the ACAP process. <\/p>\n
I registered at the ACAP<\/a> website and completed the DD Form 2648 online. For the most part it was a long list of programs that I could be offered during and after my ACAP process. For example the VA benefits and GI Bill. I just have to find a ACAP facility to go in and have it signed. <\/p>\n Speaking of which I have a few questions that I wanted to ask anyone who has used or using to attend college. Because according to theGI bill website<\/a> , they get slammed with requests at the beginning of each semester. So I want to make sure that I turn my application in with plenty of time. But because the school semester that I am looking at (Fall 2013) is so far off that they might say that I making my request too early. The earliest that I could apply for admissions<\/a> would be Early in 2013. (I want to go to UTSA Pre-Nursing program). <\/p>\n Going back to the ACAP process, I am making a list of items that I would like additional help and guidance with. For example the Individual transition plan. I have a good idea of what I want to do. I just need help putting together the minor details. For example like how can I obtain additional certification such as CPR instructor. The idea is I can secure a Medial Assistant job in case there is a wait time when I finish all of my per-nursing classes waiting to be admitted to UTSA Health Science center. Also I am still up in the air about going into the National Guard, be it Air Force or Army. But then again I do not have enough information right now about what is going on with the drawn down is effecting them. I have been watching the open MOS slots <\/a>for the Texas National Guard in the mean time. <\/p>\n But overall things are going in the right direction. As before<\/a> any advice or information is welcomed. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"