How long does it take to switch from Army National Guard to Active Duty Army?

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:31:07 -0400

Typically...How long does it take to switch from Army National Guard to Army Active Duty. I wont have problem getting conditional release!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2019 5:32 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:32:20 -0400

All depends on how fast the Commanders at each level sign approval and move it up. Could be 2 months, could be six.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2019 9:51 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:51:39 -0400

However long it takes to get your conditional release through Company, Battalion, Brigade, then to the G1 for signature, followed by however long it takes for your recruiter to get you contracted and orders to Active Army.
The more proactive you are in each step, the shorter each step will be.

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 14 at 2019 7:50 PM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 19:50:21 -0400

Good Question!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2022 5:02 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:02:10 -0400

The DD368 Signed by your first 0-6 in your chain of command. Many times they want to know why you are leaving so it's best to have a letter stating your purpose for transferring ie.. you need a higher salary, financial hardship, spouse joining and you want to follow them etc. As a former recruiter, I have seen units hold on to it for many reasons, deployment they have not told you about yet, unit is under strength or they payed you a bonus they want you to fulfill your obligation or understrength in your MOS. Best case scenario... 2 MONTHS. Worst case... 6 MONTHS TO NEVER.