Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 1001.30E
(1)
Are released for a valid reason such as a period of Active Duty, ADSW-RC,
ADSW-AC, or transferred to the IRR for hardship as per chapter 4 of reference
(a);
(2)
Reaffiliate with the SELRES within 1 year or within 3 years for a religious
missionary obligation;
(3)
Are otherwise still eligible for MGIB (SELRES) educational assistance;
(4)
Have not received entitlement of ,036.00.
b.
Benefit entitlements will be adjusted by the amount previously awarded.
c.
The required period of service will be adjusted by the amount of satisfactory service
previously completed to total 6 years.
d.
The gaining servicing PERSRU will report the date of basic eligibility from the NOBE
filed in the member's official military record.
e.
Only one voluntary release from the SELRES may be authorized during the 10-year
benefit period in order to regain eligibility for benefits.
7.
AUTHORIZED ABSENCES. Absences from drills may be excused as per paragraph 2-B-4 of
reference (a). Eligibility for benefits will continue during a period of excused absences, but
will be terminated if the member does not return to a drilling status when the period of
excused absences ends.
8.
EXPIRATION. Entitlement to unused Reserve MGIB educational assistance ends on the
earlier of the following dates:
a.
The member's 10th anniversary from the Date of Basic Eligibility on their NOBE, if
they participated satisfactorily for their entire 6-year obligation and have not otherwise
become ineligible for benefits;
b.
The member's date of separation from the SELRES prior to completing their 6-years of
satisfactory service.
9.
EXCEPTIONS TO EXPIRATION. The exceptions to the expiration rule are:
a.
Members who are unable to attend school because of a physical or mental disability
incurred or aggravated during required SELRES training. Disability must not be due to
the member's willful misconduct. Members who want to save eligibility must apply to
the VA for an extension on the later of the following dates:
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