How do I go about re-enlisting from the Guard to Active Duty?

2020-02-10T22:45:25-05:00

I am currently in the MI ARNG in my last year of contract. I want to go active for my next contract. I am having a very difficult time finding resources for this. Recruiters are unsure and not nearly as responsive for a prior service soldier. All of my web searches just tell me how to transfer to active duty, which is not what I want to do. I want to finish my contract and then reenlist active, in another MOS. Anyone had this experience and know how this works?

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Feb 10 at 2020 10:49 PM

2020-02-10T22:49:15-05:00

Then finish your contract then enlist AD!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2020 10:59 PM

2020-02-10T22:59:34-05:00

I've seen active duty recruiters help guard guys with this in the past. Dont talk to the recruiters in the guard about leaving the guard. They have no incentive to help you.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Feb 10 at 2020 11:24 PM

2020-02-10T23:24:35-05:00

OK, this one is simple. Wait till your contract is complete, take your NGB22, the Guard equivalent to the DD214, walk into the recruiting office and tell them you want to enlist in the Army as prior service.
Changing MOS as prior service can be a bit more difficult unless your current MOS is overstrength and you want to go to one that is understrength.

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Feb 11 at 2020 12:06 AM

2020-02-11T00:06:36-05:00

I went active from guard. I was not allowed to reclass to another MOS, but that may have changed since 1992. I simply sat myself in front of an active duty recruiter and initiated the process. I got a conditional release, and maybe part of your problem is recruiters want to hit their numbers now. I would also find out when their quotas need to be met, and keep hitting them up about a month prior to those. Eventually you will find success if it is at all possible.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2020 12:10 AM

2020-02-11T00:10:49-05:00

It's just a normal enlistment. The slowest part will be waiting for your NGB22 to arrive in the mail, which your recruiter will need for your packet. If the recruiter you're working with seems like they are lacking knowledge or information, go to the station commander. Chances are you are working with a detailed recruiter and not an actual 79R recruiter.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2020 2:55 PM

2020-02-11T14:55:56-05:00

Just another reason why Michigan has some of the lowest retention numbers.