Can I switch from national guard to active duty in AIT?

2018-04-11T16:26:03-04:00

Is there a way that can happen while I'm here so I don't have to go back home? I don't have nothing to go back home anymore no job, no car and no apartment cause my ex fiance the primary person on the lease also my family needs my help to fix their house in PR due the hurricane and the guard pay is not going to be enough for me to succeed.

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Apr 12 at 2018 3:00 AM

2018-04-12T03:00:22-04:00

Doubt it, I was in the Reserves and wanted to switch to Active. I had to wait two years after AIT before I could make the switch. Your NG unit will have to sign a release for you to go Active. Just because you want to go Active doesn't mean that they have to sign the release.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2018 9:09 AM

2018-04-13T09:09:28-04:00

No, they are two separate components

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2018 1:46 PM

2018-04-13T13:46:23-04:00

It depends on your state. SSG Mullen in correct you have to get released from your state and AC has to be willing to take you. There might be a NG Liaison on the post you are at if so, request to go speak with them, they will be able to get the ball rolling. I was in AIT and wanted to go AC and the Reserve Liaison told me he could not help due to my unit not wanting to let me go.. You are at there mercy

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2018 4:21 PM

2018-04-13T16:21:29-04:00

Your state must release you. Visit an AD recruiter to see if he/she can get the ball rolling on a Conditional Release. There may be some pushback if you took a bonus or other incentive paid out by your state. Also how well your unit or state is doing on their strength.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2018 12:07 PM

2018-04-18T12:07:58-04:00

Yes you can. I did and reclassed.