AGR Selection and Rank Reduction

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:28:40 -0400

I would like to know if anyone has taken a reduction in rank to obtain an AGR position. If so, what are the procedures? Does that time in grade get pocketed or does it start over? Specifically, if you have X amount of years TIG, does that continue once you get promoted to that rank again or are you at zero TIG? How is the promotion system different? What is the purpose in rank reduction?

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2015 5:35 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:35:12 -0400

I believe TIG starts over but Time in service stays the same. So if you were E5 with 8 yrs now your a E4 with 8 yrs

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2015 6:20 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:20:06 -0400

Unfortunately your time ingrade will reset. Any break in service is considered a reset of time in grade. A part time Soldier going on to Active status will have a reset of time in grade regardless of rank reduction. I've been through that with a couple of Service members before. Once you make your rank back your date of rank will be adjusted. AR 600-8-19 Ch. 10-18 Hope this helps.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2015 8:14 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 20:14:32 -0400

I havea buddy who is an E-7, he is taking a reduction in rank to E-5 for an AGR spot upon our return from OS duty here. His thoughts, He has Ten years of active service, ten more with AGR he retires with a full 20. 1 he should at least make his 7 back. 2 You retire at your highest rank held

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2017 11:19 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 11:19:01 -0400

I recently took a reduction from E-6 to E-5 to obtain an AGR position. (18 months ago.) My DOR went back to when I originally obtained my E-5. Originally I was told that when I make my E-6 back I will have a new DOR. However I was told recently that their has been changes and that for administrative reduction you will keep the TIG served at that rank. I do not have the regulation but I will ask my S1 guru and try to get you the answer.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Nov 3 at 2017 8:28 PM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 20:28:36 -0400

AGR stands for ??? I know but many do not.

Response by Cpl Andrew Kimbel made Aug 21 at 2018 1:23 PM

Cpl Andrew Kimbel — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 13:23:25 -0400

As a Marine, I'm completely confused. What is AGR, and why on earth would you ever willingly have your rank reduced?

Response by PO1 David Johnson made Aug 21 at 2018 1:34 PM

PO1 David Johnson — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 13:34:16 -0400

I have friend in the ANG, an E9, took a reduction to E4 to stay in the unit. The cavet is, he did not to or time to attend COMMAND masyer Sergent School and already was. over 20. Do you really the unit used him to hail out the garage and sweep down. Although he did and loved his new rank. He will retire an E9, a win.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2019 11:38 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 11:38:44 -0400

All of these answers must be NG related. TIG does not reset for USAR TPU Soldiers assessed into AGR program. Perhaps if they transfer to Active Component...but AGR transition is a smooth one for USAR.