Admin/Supply AGR position- Interview tips?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 20:25:16 -0400

I am going to be applying for an Admin/Supply assistance in the AGR world and will have an interview in a couple of weeks. I am wanting to see if anyone can officer advice, based on past experience, on what to expect, what kind of questions they may ask, and what to study?

Thanks in advance!

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2015 10:44 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 22:44:06 -0400

I'm not sure but I'd like to hear what others have to say! Eventually I'd like to go AGR.

Response by SGM Billy Herrington made Aug 31 at 2015 10:50 PM

SGM Billy Herrington — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 22:50:26 -0400

Know what AR covers correspondence, AR 25-50. Know the CSDP, command and supply discipline program. Be able to convey you know how to use a computer. Know physical security. Look sharp when you go for the interview, sit up straight, make direct eye contact and don't figit or look off during questioning. Being MOSQ for the duty position helps a lot as well. Be able to articulate how you will balance personal life with AGR life, also how you will balance your daily job with your weekend guard job. In a lot of units the admin/supply is the same MOS as the unit. Ours were 11B and served as a team leader during drill.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2015 10:59 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 22:59:00 -0400

I boarded for a SSG position as a brand new SPC, but our company had supply and admin as separate positions, so I was boarding for the supply only. I didn't get it, and I'm glad. I studied supply before I boarded, but most of what I studied was skill level one, so I was completely unprepared for the questions I was asked. I did not know the supply sergeants involvement in a FLPL, or how the supply system actually works, even though I spent hours memorizing forms and how to fill them out, classes of supply and that kind of stuff. The best piece of advice I could give, is to get ahold of somebody who holds the position in another company in your battalion, and get a walk through of what they do. There's a chance that if I had done that I'd be hating my life as a supply sergeant right now!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2015 2:17 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 02:17:42 -0400

I've been an AGR for awhile, and I'm curious as to what echelon will have an SSG working as a supply and administrative assistant, brigade or higher? Or are you going to act as the Training NCO and Supply for a smaller unit?

As far as interviewing, you first need to look and act sharp. Wear and appearance of the uniform, etc. I would recommend you find someone doing the job you are applying for and pick their brain. Know all applicable regulations, policies, systems, and procedures. That will allow you to speak to the questions with knowledge. I was lucky enough to do my job on ADOS before I interviewed for it, so I knew the processes and systems used.

Response by MSgt Aaron Brite made Sep 1 at 2015 5:52 PM

MSgt Aaron Brite — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 17:52:03 -0400

Well coming from a Air Guard supply background, I would be sure to know the equipment assigned and its accounting and reassignment procedures during deployment and return. If you will have financial responsibilities, know the procedures for purchasing unit supplies via the supply system and off the economy.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2015 1:47 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:47:07 -0400

I have been AGR for about 15 years. I have hired a few folks and I have sat on a few boards. Here is my advice: Know something about the unit, Their Mission, how the unit is broken down, how many sections are there. What the MTOE looks like. Number of people they are authorized, and the number of people they currently have. How can you as a Supply SGT help unit readiness, and how that affects the USR. How can you as a Supply SGT affect the Moral of the unit? Is the unit in just one location or do they have a DET somewhere else. Go talk to someone in the unit now and find out where the unit needs some work and how will you help fix that shortfall. Don't go into the interview and say you want the job because you want to be AGR. Let them know you want to make a difference in the unit, and to help out soldiers. What do you know about GCSS-Army and how will you help implement that program.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2015 9:02 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 21:02:15 -0400

Just got hired AGR as an assistant S-4. I came in with an advantage of holding a similar position for 2 1/2 years ADOS. I thought I did what I could to look my best and report in well right from the start. I wasn't so much worried about the supply questions. I studied common soldier knowledge possible integrity scenario questions and so on.
The board is not going to expect you to know everything especially if your not MOS Q but make sure if you answer something wrong hold your baring. Last but certainly no least. Ask QUESTIONS about the units mission and about what they will expect from you

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2015 1:12 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 01:12:41 -0400

1. In the AGR world, here's how it works.
They already know who they're going to hire. So if you're not already on their list of BFF's. Your chances are slim.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2018 8:54 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 08:54:18 -0400

So recently I noticed a lot of boards starting off for them to ask you to tell them a joke (I guess this is to find out what your demeanor will be). Be sure to write a small bio about your career in case they ask. For admin position they may ask questions pertaining to IPERMS, SIDPERS, and RCAS, EES, RCAS, or other administrative programs. If you have the capabilities for some one to write you a Letter of Recommendation be sure to have that with you to present to the board. They may ask you about forms such as DD-99/SGLV-8286/BAH documents/even some medical documentation. They may ask you about regulations pertaining to PT/HT & WT program or EPP packets. Be sure to review some regulations and doctrines. Also if this is not a 42A MOS position and some other MOS lookup the STP for that MOS and see what the basics of it consist. Hopefully this helps.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2018 8:55 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 08:55:38 -0400

So recently I noticed a lot of boards starting off for them to ask you to tell them a joke (I guess this is to find out what your demeanor will be). If you have the capabilities for some of your leaders to write a Letter of Recommendation be sure to have those in hand for board. For admin position they may ask questions pertaining to IPERMS, SIDPERS, and RCAS, EES, RCAS, or other administrative programs. They may ask you about forms such as DD-99/SGLV-8286/BAH documents/even some medical documentation. They may ask you about regulations pertaining to PT/HT & WT program or EPP packets. Be sure to review some regulations and doctrines. Also if this is not a 42A MOS position and some other MOS lookup the STP for that MOS and see what the basics of it consist. Hopefully this helps.