How long does it take to transition from Active Duty to National guard?

2019-07-17T10:59:56-04:00

I am currently in my re-enlistment window and was considering going to the National Guard. I was told I had to wait 6 months from my ETS date in order to create a contract with the Guard. I was wondering how long after I create my contract do I have to wait to transition over?

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2019 11:12 AM

2019-07-17T11:12:21-04:00

If you have no issues and are eligible for reenlistment, then you are also eligible to talk to the Reserve Component Career Counselor (RCCC) on your installation about signing a Guard contract now that will put you in the Guard the day after your ETS.
Talking to the RCCC is one of your mandatory appointments if you are out-processing anyway, they can provide you with information about every Guard and Reserve opportunity available where you plan to move.

Response by CW2 Michael Bodnar made Jul 17 at 2019 11:13 AM

2019-07-17T11:13:28-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member Contact them as early as you can. What you should push for is if you intend to ETS, your transition to the Guard should be the following day. Work with the Guard recruiter to make this happen. If you already know what state you want to live in, make sure they have a slot for you and one that you could potentially be promoted in to down the road. Message me if you have additional questions.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2019 11:37 AM

2019-07-17T11:37:47-04:00

Your NG contract starts the day after ETS.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Jul 17 at 2019 2:39 PM

2019-07-17T14:39:06-04:00

Recommend you think very hard before going to the NG as the NG has mainly SL Combat Arms 1 soldiers where the Army Reserve has Mainly NCOs and Vombat Support and Combat Service Support units. You have a better chance fir advancement in The Army Reserve.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jul 17 at 2019 4:16 PM

2019-07-17T16:16:02-04:00

You can talk right away with a Reserve or NG recruiter. As a matter of fact, I believe is part of your out-processing; at least it was many years ago!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2019 5:35 PM

2019-07-17T17:35:58-04:00

I went into the guard the next day