Has anyone gone from Reserves to Active Duty?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 21:51:20 -0500

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 26 at 2017 9:52 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 21:52:38 -0500

GO* stupid phone!!!!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 26 at 2017 10:22 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 22:22:55 -0500

I think it's worth it for AD to pull from AR or NG if they want to switch over. They already know more than a fresh Recruit.

Response by SFC Anthony Franke made Feb 26 at 2017 10:45 PM

SFC Anthony Franke — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 22:45:51 -0500

I started my career as a reservist. I was a Supply Clerk, and transitioned to the Regular Army after I found I liked the military life. It required me to change my MOS to Fire Support Specialist, and ended up being a very worthwhile career.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2017 12:11 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:11:50 -0500

Yes. Was reserves enlisted then commissioned for almost 10 years then went active back in 2009 and remain so.

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Feb 27 at 2017 1:21 AM

SSG Laurie Mullen — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 01:21:06 -0500

I did many years ago. As someone has already said, talk to an active duty recruiter to get the ball rolling. Keep in mind though, just because you may be eligible to go active duty, it doesn't mean that your unit will release you. I believe that they have the option to say 'No'. Good luck.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2017 1:34 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 01:34:44 -0500

https://www.armytimes.com/articles/the-army-is-seeking-guard-and-reserve-officers-warrants-who-want-to-go-on-active-duty

The Army is seeking Guard and Reserve officers, warrants who want to go on active duty

Reserve commissioned officers and warrant officers can go active duty if they apply to be considered within the next few weeks.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2017 2:00 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 02:00:52 -0500

I went from AR into the AGR program. Right now with the new business rules, E-1 to E-5 prior service can go Active Duty. Just need to contact your local recruiter (Active or AGR Recruiter) to help you out. You will have to do a 368(Conditional Release) and a 4187(Personnel Action Form). The 368 has to be signed by the first GO in your chain of command. So, if RA is what your are looking at, right now is the time to jump on it. I don't have the USAREC message in front of me, but you might have to have 48 months are less of Active time. Once again, just check with a local recruiter.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Feb 27 at 2017 2:31 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 02:31:59 -0500

I'm probably the most bipolar. Was active ENL, went reserves, went active as an officer, and then finished reserves. Really had to make sure all the AD time, drills, At, ADSWs, recalls, etc. added up right before I finally retired. Sure it's not the norm.

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Feb 27 at 2017 3:00 AM

TSgt Kenneth Ellis — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 03:00:12 -0500

Active duty to reserves. And back on active duty. No matter what the people on active duty will whine about your rank.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Feb 27 at 2017 6:45 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 06:45:55 -0500

An old classmate from school that had been in the Guards, went AD after serving his initial enlistment.

Response by TSgt Bruce Davis made Feb 27 at 2017 9:28 AM

TSgt Bruce Davis — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 09:28:21 -0500

seems like this topic has been coming up more and more lately. I went from active duty Marine Corps (1987-1993 Supply/Logistics) to Navy Reserves (1995-2000 Supply/Logistics/Master at Arms) to active duty Air Force (2001-2015 Satellite Communications) until I finally was able to retire. it might take some paperwork shuffling and change of career field but it could be done. definitely go to a recruiter or two!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2017 9:52 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 09:52:38 -0500

I did, once upon a time many years ago

Response by SSgt Christopher Brose made Feb 27 at 2017 3:36 PM

SSgt Christopher Brose — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 15:36:15 -0500

My experience might be helpful. I was in the Army Reserves and I wanted to go active duty. I had two problems with the Army -- they didn't want to train me for another job since they had already paid for my training a couple years prior, and they wouldn't allow me to go active until they were able to fill the reserve billet that would empty once I left.

The Navy, though, didn't give a rat-crap about the Army's requirements. I was able to enlist with them, and the only delay involved was waiting for an open school seat in my chosen career field.