![]() ![]() "Do they want to change their job? Is college the ideal spot? It gives that Soldier a year in advance to do a lot of research and make a wise decision." Jose Mendez, RCT's Branch SGM and lead U.S. "It's to give Soldiers the opportunity, year round, to find out where they want to go, what do they want to do," said Sgt. The RCT Branch presently coordinates the efforts of about 125 RCCCs at more than 40 installations nationwide. The mission has gained traction with the adoption last spring of a 365-day window of advisement to transitioning Soldiers across the active Army prior to their ETS (expiration term of service). It's another avenue to retain the best and brightest," said Hill. Our goal is to keep the Solider in boots. "Our main business is to transition a Soldier into the Guard or Reserve, give them the benefits, and do it while they are still on active duty. "We provide a return on investment unequaled by any other accession agency out there," he said. The change in process has provided benefits for both Soldiers and the Army, said Spigelmyer. It's something the Soldiers have to go to," he said. Now we are integrating our program into SFL and we want to make sure the Soldiers get that opportunity. You really had to fight to go in many units. "Years ago, when a Soldier went through the old ACAP (Army Career Assistance Program) process, it was considered a privilege. ![]() Part of the challenge also involves changing a long-established mindset within the Army, said Hill. What works best for the Soldier is getting to lay out the range of possibilities as early in the process as possible so they can reach back to their families, friends and personal networks. In some cases, the MOS drives their decisions and for others it's the incentives." "We sit down and we do a search to show them what's available. ![]() Scott Spigelmyer, RCT's Branch SGM and lead National Guard representative. "The decision to join the reserve components is based on the Soldier's individual desires," said Sgt. That usually means a transition based on Military Occupational Specialty, desired geographic area, academic aspirations and potential bonus availability. "Either way, we road map it based on the Soldier's needs, wants and desires." We have something out there for everyone whether it be a specific job, location or incentive that can help you as you transition into the Guard or Reserve,'" Hill said. It is the Army's chance to say, ‘Hey, guys, we have this career for you. "The RCCCs determine eligibility and qualifications and they explain USAR and ARNG incentives and benefits. The immediate aim is to set up a one-on-one counseling session for each Soldier with a Reserve Component Career Counselor, or RCCC, on the Soldier's installation. We are trying to ensure everyone is on the same sheet of music and streamlining the process, where we actually inject ourselves to do a Continuum of Service brief and highlight available opportunities," said Hill. "One of the things we've been doing is visiting each installation's Soldier For Life office, focusing on the 12-month mark. Working with a staff of less than a dozen out of HRC's headquarters at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Hill and his team are frequently on the road to installations across the country, coordinating efforts with the Army's Soldier For Life - Transition Assistance Program and active duty career counselors, detailing transition options to Soldiers and explaining the workings and value of the RCT/RCCC to various levels of Army leadership. In fiscal year 2014, RCT Branch transferred more than 11,000 enlisted Soldiers and officers from the active component to the USAR and ARNG, which amounted to roughly $825 million in savings, he said. The cost savings is a preservation of the Army's investment." If you look at what it costs to actually train a Soldier to go through basic training, it is roughly $75,000. "We are focused on the continuum of service," said HRC Reserve Component Transition Branch chief Maj. ![]() Army Human Resources Command is paving the way for Soldiers to move from active duty to the Army Reserve and National Guard in a deliberate transition that works for the individual service member while retaining skilled personnel and racking up significant savings for the Army. ![]()
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