AGR positions other than recruiting that one can apply for?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:34:34 -0400

I was offered an AGR position as a recruiter. I have heard some horror stories about this position. However, I am looking to get back on active duty status. Are there AGR positions, other than recruiting that one could apply for? Thank you in advance.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2018 6:39 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:39:28 -0400

Nope....needs of the Army. Unless you want to be a Drill SGT.
I am on my first assignment in San Diego, which was my first offer. I had a buddy who turned it down but was later offered a better position and still turned it down. It is a risk that you will not get offered any other position after since they'll dump you to the bottom of the list.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Sep 6 at 2018 7:07 PM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 19:07:00 -0400

Yes, there are a number of AGR positions from supply to maintenance. If you are Army Reserve, I would contact HRC. The state headquarters for the National Guard in your state should be able to tell you whats available in the state and a lot of them post them on the USAJOBS.com,

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 7 at 2018 10:04 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:04:38 -0400

It really all depends on your MOS. I am in Chaplain recruiting now because I am a 56M and there has to be one in the office but as a 56M, we wouldn't do regular recruiting. Only for Chaplains. It's typically a 3 year assignment depending on the MOS. Recruiting can be the difference between you getting promoted over your peers though. In my world there aren't many 56M's who have the recruiter badge. So, it can most certainly help your career out. AGR is different. USAREC would only be "borrowing" you. Now, the Chaplain Corps operates a little different across the Army as a whole so, I am only speaking from my foxhole.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 7 at 2018 1:59 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 13:59:16 -0400

I'm sure it's different from state to state. All I had to do was type "agr jobs in..." and a whole list popped up.

Response by MSG Justin Kuchar made Sep 13 at 2018 12:25 AM

MSG Justin Kuchar — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 00:25:18 -0400

Contacting the NCO Academies to inquire about becoming an SGL if you aren't afraid to work, and make a big difference.