Can a National Guard Officer transfer into active duty in Signal or Cyber series?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:41:44 -0400

I'm an officer in the ARNG seeking an Active Duty slot in Signal or the new Cyber series. I have a number of DOD baseline certs/CE certs/and professional IT designations under my belt. I've been in USAR/ARNG components for almost 5 years now. Any suggestions or help would greatly be appreciated.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 29 at 2015 8:45 PM

PO1 John Miller — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:45:52 -0400

1LT Private RallyPoint Member, the first thing to do is see if your unit has any AGR slots that fit your beliefs, and then applying for them. I'm not sure how the Army works but your first course of action is to speak with your Career Counselor.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jun 29 at 2015 8:46 PM

LTC John Shaw — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:46:20 -0400

Have you been to the HRC site to contact your strength manager!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2015 8:53 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:53:06 -0400

I can tell you from experience. It's gonna be no I've been trying for almost a year to find a way to transfer. As of right now the only option for us is the " call to active duty " program and right now it is closed to all but Captain's. That could change next year. But the current milpar message says no LTs

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jun 29 at 2015 11:29 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 23:29:25 -0400

1LT Private RallyPoint Member, from what I read in this Army Times article, members of the National Guard and the Army Reserve are specifically excluded from consideration for the Cyber Branch transfer.
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/officer/2015/04/16/army-cyber-voluntary-transfer-incentive-program/25811401/

Attention officers: Sign up soon for cyber transfers

Cyber, the Army's newest and hottest career branch, is now accepting transfer applications from qualified Regular Army officers in the ranks of second lieutenant through colonel.

Response by LTC Daren Walker made Jun 30 at 2015 2:17 AM

LTC Daren Walker — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 02:17:17 -0400

The only two options for active duty from the Guard/Reserves are:
(1) AGR - definitely has available slot for Signal officers but very difficult to be accepted as a 2LT. You will have better luck as a 1LT. It is even more difficult in the Guard. My advice would be to switch to the Reserves and then apply.
(2) Call to Active Duty program - this is regular active duty; the branches they will accept applications for change yearly so you have to read the MILPER announcements each FY. For FY15, Signal is not one of the branches listed, and they are only accepting applications for CPT and MAJ. Here is the URL: https://www.hrc.army.mil/officer/call%20to%20active%20duty%20program

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2018 6:26 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 06:26:40 -0500

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