Legal Question in Military Law in Virginia

Re: Obligated Service for Medical Professionals

Without having the actual statutory language to review comparing both versions of the law, it is really hard to give you an answer. Depending on your branch of service the situation may be different. An attorney who is near your base would be your best bet to get the straight answer. There may be ramifications, such as payback in money for training received versus time not spent. Sorry I cannot give a better answer without knowing the specifics including your contract of service.

Re: Obligated Service for Medical Professionals

The prior answer was only partially correct. The first thing that needs to be done is to examine the "fine print" in your contract - most (but not all) contain language that says that even though you sign up for a 4 year MSO [military service obligation] they can keep you for up to 8 years.

The other potential problem is just which law applies - most (but not all) military "contracts" again, in the fine print, say that if the law changes, the "new" law applies. That is a more complex issue, because it may be irrelevant if you have an 8 year MSO. While true that each of the Services have slightly different discharge / separation regulations, all must be consistent with both the requirements in Title 10, U.S. Code, AND the applicable DoD regulations.

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Good luck,

Don Rehkopf