AGR or Active duty?

2018-09-25T17:56:18-04:00

Stuck between active duty or or AGR, current ets is set for feb 2019. I’m sitting in a mos slot that’s not my MOS so re-enlisting doesn’t qualify me for a re-enlistment bonus. I would like to make this decision as soon as possible after the new FY. Also if it helps I’m an E-5 with 6 years reserves.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Sep 25 at 2018 11:03 PM

2018-09-25T23:03:12-04:00

So far it sounds like BS-1. You say E5 w/6yrs USAR- Profile says E1. 2. You either are AGR or you are active- not both. 3. What MOS slot you are in is immaterial, for re-enlistment/bonus. What matters is the MOS you trained in and that you were awarded with orders. 4. You choices 9-12 months out from your ETS are A) Re-enlist for your current MOS awarded- not sitting in, B) re-enlist for a different MOS (critical or shortage MOS's) C) ETS. 5. Your retention NCO should have counseled you on these choices about Dec 17- Feb-18, if you are telling the truth in any of this.

Response by MAJ(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2018 8:59 AM

2018-09-26T08:59:16-04:00

Personally i would say active duty. Although the market is doing well, the benefits staying in or on active duty in my opinion outweigh the cons especially without a bonus. U can still knock out ur degree while on active duty also.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2019 10:16 PM

2019-01-05T22:16:07-05:00

AGR!! No question.