Can officers transfer to IRR after completing their MSO?

CPT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:08:22 -0500

I’m in the National Guard and have met my minimum obligation. I’m trying to transfer to the IRR for a few years, do PME or IMA, and then rejoin the ready reserve in the future. However, my S1 is saying that the IRR is only for officers who didn't meet their MSO. Because I have, I have to be drilling or resign my commission both in the National Guard and as a Reserve officer—essentially putting my commission in a shredder and calling it quits permanently. That doesn't sound right to me, but is he correct?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2020 12:13 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:13:02 -0500

nope. I've known several guard/reserve officers who did some time in the IRR and then came back to active drilling status.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2020 12:26 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:26:03 -0500

If that were the case, then only LT's would be in the IRR.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2020 1:02 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:02:00 -0500

admins need to remove this dumbass, MAJ GEN Facfacfac

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2020 6:56 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 18:56:10 -0500

Once you've completed your contractual obligation, you have the freedom to move. Whatever that means for you - IRR, IMA, Reserve, etc. You can even sign a new contract with a bonus, if available, when you are ready. It may be difficult to do PME while in the IRR. I was in for 2 years with no communication.