COMDTINST 1141.3B
(b) Commanding officers shall ensure that reservists on EAD are counseled relative to
the rights and benefits to which enlistment or reenlistment in the active duty Coast
Guard entitles them. Personnel serving in ratings with a Selective Reenlistment
Bonus (SRB) multiple shall also be advised that entitlement to this bonus accrues
only if they have served the requisite minimum period of EAD prior to enlistment or
reenlistment, per chapter 3 of reference (e).
f. Extensions of Periods of Active Duty. Enlisted EAD contracts may be up to four years in
length. A reservist who completes an EAD contract and does not desire to integrate may
request an extension to the EAD contract for up to two additional years. Its approval will be
dependent upon the needs of the Service and at the discretion of CGPC-epm. Reservists
serving on EAD will not be eligible for PCS transfer. Personnel desiring to remain on active
duty may apply for enlistment or reenlistment in the active duty Coast Guard in accordance
with paragraph 5.e of this Instruction.
g. Montgomery G.I. Bill (MGIB).
(1) As outlined in reference (f), members are authorized one voluntary release from the
Selected Reserve (SELRES) during the 14-year eligibility period. Eligibility for MGIB
Chapter 1606 SELRES benefits is suspended during this period, but may be reinstated
if the member returns to the SELRES within 12 months of the date of leaving the
SELRES. The period of active duty does not count toward the 6-year SELRES
obligation incurred for MGIB Chapter 1606 eligibility. Failure to complete the 6-year
obligation may result in the recoupment of benefits already received under the MGIB
Chapter 1606 Education Benefits Program.
(2) Reservists who serve on EAD of 24 months duration or greater shall have their MGIB
Chapter 1606 eligibility terminated. These individuals may be eligible to participate in
the MGIB Chapter 30 active duty benefit and the MGIB Increased Benefit Contribution
programs. The total number of months of benefits allowable under each of these
programs is 36, and no more than 48 months of entitlement under any combination of
VA-administered educational assistance programs may be received. Policy outlining
the MGIB Chapter 30 program is contained in reference (g).
(3) Reservists entering active duty for the first time (other than for training) under this
Instruction must be counseled that a decision to participate or not participate in the
MGIB Chapter 30 program must be made within the first two weeks of contract
execution. Failure to make a decision within this timeframe will result in the member's
automatic enrollment, if eligible. Furthermore, the individual shall be advised that this
decision is irrevocable.
(4) As part of the EAD process, if necessary, CGPC-epm-1 may refer members to their
servicing Career Development Advisor (CDA) for additional counseling regarding
MGIB benefits.
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