Continue on Active Duty or Active Reserve
What is it'
The Army's program that provides an opportunity for many severely wounded, injured and ill Soldiers to continue to serve in the Army on active-duty (COAD) or on active reserve (COAR).
What has the Army done'
The Army wants Soldiers to have the option of continuing their service - despite severity of wounds, injury or illness. Soldiers who are severely wounded in action and later found unfit for duty by a Physical Evaluation Board and Medical Evaluation Board may still apply for Continuation on Active Duty (COAD) /Continuation on Active Reserve (COAR) regardless of the extent of their injuries.
To be eligible for COAD/COAR, a Soldier must meet at least one of the following requirements:
. Has served 15-20 years of service for COAD or 15-20 qualifying years of service for non-regular retirement for COAR
. Is qualified in a critical skill or shortage Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
. Has a disability as a result of combat or terrorism
Why is this important to the Army'
The Army recognizes the skills, strengths and sacrifices that severely wounded, injured and ill Soldiers have contributed to the Army AND realizes that these wounded warriors can continue to contribute their numerous skills and talents to the fight. The Army is stronger when inclusive of our wounded warriors.
Want to learn more about AW2 and COAD/COAR
More than 180 AW2 advocates assist and support an expanding population of 8,000+ severely wounded, injured and ill AW2 Soldiers, veterans and their families 'for as long as it takes'. Advocates are located throughout the country - and overseas - where there are large concentrations of AW2 Soldiers at VA Polytrauma Centers, VA facilities, Military Treatment Facilities and most Army military installations. Advocates provide assistance with day-to-day issues in recovery, as well as longer-term decisions, such as choosing to remain in the Army or to medically retire.
Resources:
<a href="http://www.AW2.army.mil" target="_blank"> Army Wounded Warrior Program website </a>
<a href="http://www.aw2.army.mil/career/faqs.html" target="_blank"> FAQ's on COAD/COAR process</a>
Army Wounded Warrior Program Call Center - 1-800-237-1336
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