Expert: Aaron Shifferly - 2/7/2010

Question
QUESTION: I have a son on active duty and his wife to be is due next month. does the army have the equivalent to the Air forces palace chase and if so what are the requirements to be eligible.

Thank you for your time.

Matt

ANSWER: Please follow up and give me the definition of a palace chase is.. I honestly have no idea.

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QUESTION: palace chase is where you take the time you have left on active duty and convert it to reserve time ( for every month active you have left you serve 2 months reserve)
Thank you for the help.

Matt

Answer
I talked to a career counselor of mine and, the information we could find, says no.  The Air Force has been in the process of downsizing and specializing their ranks for a few years now as part of their transformation.  The Army, however, is actually growing in size and scope.  Your son will be required to serve his full commitment prior to exiting the military, barring any special or legal circumstances that would prevent this.