Posted on Oct 18, 2021
NGB paperwork halted due to issues with system, now what?
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Massive issue and I could use some guidance please.
I'm transitioning from the Army National Guard to the Army Reserves. The process started many months ago and my state was expeditious in their processing of the paperwork as was the Army Reserve. The problem was NGB.
As a result of the attempted transition to IPPS-A, massive delays have caused me to be switched into IRR and as a result I lost my TriCare (which was my primary insurance). Financially, I'm not drilling but am able to survive without it. However, the continued delay may cause me to have a bad year. There doesn't seem to be an end in sight and no one knows what to do.
NGB doesn't seem as concerned and I've heard I'm not alone. My state has tried to assist and escalate by reaching out to NGB. However, I keep hearing that many are working from home and they can't figure out the issues with IPPS-A so I'm unable to get my orders "Fed Rec'ed" or my NGB-22.
I'm concerned a year from now that it will be the same thing. I'll still be in IRR and not a drilling Reservist. Any ideas on what I can do? Its incredible frustrating to have your career halted due someone else's issues that you can't resolve.
I'm transitioning from the Army National Guard to the Army Reserves. The process started many months ago and my state was expeditious in their processing of the paperwork as was the Army Reserve. The problem was NGB.
As a result of the attempted transition to IPPS-A, massive delays have caused me to be switched into IRR and as a result I lost my TriCare (which was my primary insurance). Financially, I'm not drilling but am able to survive without it. However, the continued delay may cause me to have a bad year. There doesn't seem to be an end in sight and no one knows what to do.
NGB doesn't seem as concerned and I've heard I'm not alone. My state has tried to assist and escalate by reaching out to NGB. However, I keep hearing that many are working from home and they can't figure out the issues with IPPS-A so I'm unable to get my orders "Fed Rec'ed" or my NGB-22.
I'm concerned a year from now that it will be the same thing. I'll still be in IRR and not a drilling Reservist. Any ideas on what I can do? Its incredible frustrating to have your career halted due someone else's issues that you can't resolve.
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If they are have moved you to the IRR, contact your career counselor at HRC, you should have one assigned to you. He/She should be able to tell you not only what units and positions are available to you, but move you into one of them also. Be aware that in my day, NGB and HRC didn't communicate, so be prepared to provide all of your Guard Documentation if HRC doesn't have it.
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MAJ (Join to see)
Unfortunately, I wasn't supposed to hit IRR at all. The NG processed me out to transition on the same day I swore into the Army Reserves back in June. The other half the paperwork for the Army Reserves to process me in was never received because NGB hasn't processed it. I wasn't supposed to have a break in service and previous to the IPPS-A transition, it was smooth-ish process I hear.
Thankfully I do have a wonderful counselor for the AR but she can't move me in because of the missing paperwork (which goes with what you were saying about the Guard / HRC talks). Typically the transfer process is quick enough that you never miss a beat. But after two months of the next part of paperwork needed to keep me in, the system thought I was out and dropped me to IRR. My NG unit tried to halt the process but MilConnect still shows IRR.
Thankfully I do have a wonderful counselor for the AR but she can't move me in because of the missing paperwork (which goes with what you were saying about the Guard / HRC talks). Typically the transfer process is quick enough that you never miss a beat. But after two months of the next part of paperwork needed to keep me in, the system thought I was out and dropped me to IRR. My NG unit tried to halt the process but MilConnect still shows IRR.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
MAJ (Join to see) - What I had to do is go to State HQ and pull all my records in person, partly because some were older and archived. I think at this point, I would find out what paperwork your counselor is missing and provide that information.
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Its been resolved. Just over 4 months later. Whew! :)
I'd think to thank the SC Army National Guard, they really were on top of things and helped me out. Not so much for NGB, perhaps it was the IPPS-A transition but my state really seemed to help.
I'd think to thank the SC Army National Guard, they really were on top of things and helped me out. Not so much for NGB, perhaps it was the IPPS-A transition but my state really seemed to help.
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