Posted on Mar 20, 2020
How likely is it that I will be able to switch from ARNG to Active duty Army?
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I’m in the ARNG going on a deployment to the HOA soon and I want to make the switch over to active duty once we return. By then I’ll have just over 3 years of service in the guard and I want to know the likelihood of being able to make the switch and if it is worth going for it or just waiting until my guard contract is up to re-enlist active. I’ll have just under 3 years left on my guard contract by the time I begin the process.
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11B: Infantryman Recruiting
Posted 4 y ago
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I commend your motivation and willingness to serve. Plenty of Guardsmen and Reservists make the same choice. Getting the Conditional Release can sometimes be frustrating and seem to take forever but how long it takes usually depends on if your state is willing to let you go. I believe its worth it. Good luck with your deployment.
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Start the conditional release process 3-6 months before you return so you can have it in hand when you get back.
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See an AD recruiter and work on your conditional release. The first GO in your chain has to sign the DD368 Conditional Release, you prepare this with your Recruiter's Assistance. People report delays in this process with some states in some cases denying the release. Worst case, you'd have to wait until your contract is up. Go see an AD recruiter. From another post on RP, they are really working to get Infantrymen through this program.
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