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I am looking at applying for a guard AGR position in my town (unlikely I’ll get it but doesn’t hurt to try) but I want to be deployable. I’ve had a surprisingly difficult time getting a solid answer on this through google so if anyone who is on AGR can shed some light on this for me that’d be awesome.
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Posted 8 y ago
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So as an AGR, you are still deployable; however, it is much harder to actually deploy. This is because you are less likely to get released from your command as an essential AGR Soldier when say, another unit needs someone of your particular MOS/Rank (i.e. through RFFs from other units). So for the most part, AGRs only typically deploy when their actual unit deploys as a whole.
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Zachary S.
Do you know if it is harder to rank up as well? I was reading somewhere (on here I think) that it can be more difficult to move up ranks due to how the positions are structured
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It can be up to a certain point because AGR positions are control grades. Every state is different and it depends also on the current strength of those particular grades. For instance, in CA making it to E7 as an AGR has been relatively easy in the past, however, getting above that historically has been hard. However, in recent years we have been E7 heavy in our AGR ranks so right now there are a lot of AGRs who are even stuck at E6. AGRs only compete with each other in terms of slots--which there are limited numbers. So getting promoted can be a challenge once you hit that ceiling. However, if you are willing to travel, it will definitely give you more of an opportunity.
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Yes as an AGR you are deployable, however, unless released by your command or ordered by your JFHQ, you will in all likelihood only be deployed with your assigned unit.
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Every AGR I was associated with deployed with our units. Deploying as an individual argumentee, your unit CDR will have to let you go, and I really doubt that happens.
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"Deploying as an individual argumentee, your unit CDR will have to let you go, and I really doubt that happens." Very true. I had to BEG for years (2007-2012) before my BN CDR acquiesced. Barely halfway through the pre-mob, the mission got scrubbed.
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First I would say yes, if the unit deploys they deploy, now I know the Army Reserves back in 2007 was deploying AGR's left and right, they pulled every AGR out of my Company except the Ops SGT and sent them to Iraq with our Battalion, the 88th had some standing order that all AGR's will have deployed at least once.
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When I was deployed with the Air Guard, the AGR’s deployed with us. However, in today’s environment, I would say it’s unlikely you will be deployed as a AGR unless you specifically volunteer. Most Commanders would prefer to keep the AGR’s back home. Considering the limited deployments compared to 10-15 years ago, I would say the deployments are unlikely for AGR’s. However, I would enquire with the unit commander to get his/her opinion.
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Zachary S.
Same here, I totally understand the plight. And thank you that helps a lot. My main concern was just the fact that I want to deploy if my unit does.
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If you are in unit on the rotation to go yes, if another unit needs your MOS at your grade, you can get the green light to be moved over to fill a slot. If a another state needs your MOS to fill a position, you may get a back fill notification.
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