How can someone get a National Guard recruiting assignment coming from active duty?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 22:47:05 -0400

I'm currently active duty, 11B Staff Sergeant. At the end of this enlistment I will be complete on squad leader time and opening up to a broadening assignment. I want to transition out after this, and believe that a national guard recruiting gig would fit what I'm looking for.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2016 10:57 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 22:57:03 -0400

http://www.calguard.ca.gov/jobs

Job Postings & Unit Vacancies

State of California

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Jul 23 at 2016 11:08 PM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 23:08:00 -0400

I would have to say, having done this very thing, and then having left and gone back title 10 Active Duty to be a Paratrooper again...FIRST....and most important, you need to be a GLUTEN FOR PUNISHMENT. Then you need to enjoy unnecessary stress. Lastly, get used to the attitude of "What have you done for me lately?"

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2016 11:13 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:13:06 -0400

It can be done. I have been offered this in the past. You have to contact in your states Recruiting Command and see if they are even hiring first. And even then you need to see if they will let you apply if you are not a member of their Guard. Sometimes they will or they may require a written agreement. I would first try to contact your state before you talk to a transition specialist as your installation. Sometimes they can mess up the process.