How does AGR work? What are requirements to be AGR and what needs to be completed?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:42:50 -0400

I have a 6 year contract, does agr compress it into 3 years since ur considered active duty?

What are requirements to be agr?
What needs to be completed?

If you did agr, did u like it??

Response by COL Randall C. made Jul 28 at 2023 11:02 PM

COL Randall C. — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 23:02:36 -0400

AGR is "active duty for the reserve component", but no, AGR doesn't "compress" your commitment.

Instead of copying & pasting the information, you can look at an article on the National Guard's webpage* with a lot of the information you want to know about the program.

AGR is USUALLY a competitive program and not something you can just say "ok, I'll give it a shot". You apply for the program, either with your state (Title 32 AGR) or with the National Guard Bureau (Title 10 AGR).

One of the best informal write-ups I've seen is at the Part-Time-Commander website.*
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* https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article/611404/active-guard-reserve-program-great-opportunity-for-active-duty-soldiers/
* https://www.part-time-commander.com/army-agr-program-overview/

Active Guard, Reserve program great opportunity for active-duty Soldiers

WASHINGTON - The Active Guard Reserve program allows Soldiers transitioning off active duty the opportunity to compete for AGR positions closer to home."Soldiers who serve on the AGR program are