How likely is it that I can transfer from Guard to IRR to Reserve?

2016-04-04T18:15:05-04:00

I am currently on year 5 of a 6+2 PAARNG contract. Personal issues have come up (student loan debt, need for new employment) and I want to transfer to the Reserves to reclass to an 88L. The higher chance for advancement, large re-enlistment bonus, and training that is applicable to a civilian career are huge. How likely am I to be released to IRR, or should I provide better reasons?

Thank you

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2016 7:31 PM

2016-04-04T19:31:04-04:00

Well it all depends on if your state will release you first you have to do a DD form 2147 personal action request form and also write a letter why you are wanting to go to the reserves then get with a reserve career counselor and have them find you a unit with a paragraph line number and a memorandum/ acceptance letter form the commander of a reserve unit and pass it all up through your chain company, battalion, brigade, and state.

It took me awhile to get released from the guard to the reserves because the state didn't want to release me. So I kept calling state and did a congressional inquiry as well.

I hope this helps let me know if you need anymore help.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2016 8:35 PM

2016-04-04T20:35:21-04:00

Have you started working with an ARCC in PA? If you need a POC let me know. There's ways to do this where the timeline can be reduced significantly. If you need assistance, call me and I can link you up with an ARCC in your hometown. [login to see] .

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2016 9:17 PM

2016-04-04T21:17:42-04:00

You are contractually obligated only to the first 6. You should request to be transfered to the IRR for the remainder of your MSO.. Then contact an ARCC in PA that can get you out if the IRR and into a Reserve unit. You will need both your NG discharge order puttting you in the IRR and your NGB22..

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2016 6:47 AM

2016-04-05T06:47:53-04:00

If all else fails launch an IG investigation

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2018 12:59 PM

2018-07-20T12:59:17-04:00

I am about to attempt this very same thing for similar reasons in FL; I'm curious how your situation turned out.