SPC Private RallyPoint Member4423224<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hey guys, I’m currently a 11b in the National Guard and want to become a Civil Affairs specialist on the active duty side. What are my options for doing this? Is there a way to attend Civil Affairs Assememt and Selection as a guardsman? Thanks in advance!Can a National Guard 11B become active duty 38B?2019-03-05T18:15:06-05:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member4423224<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hey guys, I’m currently a 11b in the National Guard and want to become a Civil Affairs specialist on the active duty side. What are my options for doing this? Is there a way to attend Civil Affairs Assememt and Selection as a guardsman? Thanks in advance!Can a National Guard 11B become active duty 38B?2019-03-05T18:15:06-05:002019-03-05T18:15:06-05:001SG Private RallyPoint Member4424780<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There are no CA billets in any Guard unit that I am aware of, although I have heard tell that some will be created in HQs to help facilitate disaster response planning.<br />As for doing it in the AC, it is possible.<br />You'll need to qualify, of course.<br />You need a conditional release from the Guard in order to enlist in the AC.<br />You'll need to complete selection, MOSQ, Airborne, and language training.<br />Beware that if you can't complete training that you'll get detailed elsewhere based on the "needs of the Army", and might find yourself where you don't want to be.<br />Make sure that you are prepared; it is not an easy course.Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2019 10:06 AM2019-03-06T10:06:51-05:002019-03-06T10:06:51-05:00SPC Ted Ronayne4426460<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you do want to transfer to active you must be released from your national guard unit via conditional release form 368. It's a rather long process and you may not get approved. I am in the reserves right now because in Massachusetts, the guard has a habit of not releasing their soldiers.Response by SPC Ted Ronayne made Mar 6 at 2019 7:58 PM2019-03-06T19:58:21-05:002019-03-06T19:58:21-05:002019-03-05T18:15:06-05:00