Does anyone know of any NG units that would accept someone that's an MP team leader in southern Ga and northern Fla area?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 09:03:24 -0500

I'm in the process of moving from Virginia to the southern Georgia or northern Florida area and I'm looking for housing civilian employment and a NG unit. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2016 9:13 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 09:13:18 -0500

Have you talked to your IST coordinator? They will contact GA and help you to find a unit.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2016 1:25 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 13:25:02 -0500

Maybe try contacting the guard units in Georgia and ask to speak to the 1SG. They might be hurting for team leaders and can put in a good word. I'm active so I'm not too sure how that all works, but I'd figure that would be a good start! Good luck!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2016 1:50 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 13:50:12 -0500

What is your MOS

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2016 2:10 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 14:10:56 -0500

First thing first, contact a NG recruiter!

National guard runs on slot's. There are only so many slots for a certain rank in a certain mos, on any one unit's MTOE. The best time to start asking is October, the beginning of the physical year. That is the time frame that each state is given what slots that they have to fill for the next year. Basically who they need to try and fill for.

You may need to drop rank in order to get in if the mtoe is full for the E5 slots. (No disrespect but it may need to happen. Not that I've personally seen it happen, but it has been known to happen) Of course, this is all speculation until you contact a recruiter. The other thing is be sure to get a POC for the unit's readiness NCO. This is the AGR person who will be able to give you a straight answer about the needs of the unit at the current time. It also wouldn't hurt to try and talk with the unit's First sergeant.

Hope this helps and good luck. Please update us in case you need extra help.

Response by SGT Jay Ehrenfeld made Feb 9 at 2016 1:30 PM

SGT Jay Ehrenfeld — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:30:11 -0500

Sgt,
Just called the state National Guard HQ of office and talk to the S1 they should help

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2016 2:55 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:55:33 -0500

SGT Arnold, I am a newly retired Readiness NCO from the GA-ARNG. The Georgia Guard has multiple MP line units with the 179th MP CO in Savannah, GA being closest to the GA/ FL line. I am not sure what side of the state you are relocating to but if it is on the east coast the 179th is your answer. As one of the previous respondent's stated the IST coordinator is your first point of contact. The GA ARNG IST coordinator is Mr. Anthony Gilkes, his contact information can be found on outlook global. The most successful way to complete an IST is to do it coordinated. Mr. Gilkes works diligently to increase the overall end strength of the GA Guard with MOS qualified and capable personnel who are ready to work upon transfer.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2016 8:32 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 20:32:42 -0500

Have you visited the Georgia or Florida National Guard websites? They should list unit opening and POCs for interstate transfers.