I am currently in the National Guard and I ETS soon. Is there a way to transfer to active duty, or is it just easier to finish and reenlist?

2020-05-04T10:42:05-04:00

Response by SSG Brian Carpenter made May 4 at 2020 10:51 AM

2020-05-04T10:51:45-04:00

Not sure anymore but I was a reservist and due to ETS but wanted to go active. I just had to talk to recruiter to get a new contract. Was easy peasy brother

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made May 4 at 2020 10:59 AM

2020-05-04T10:59:59-04:00

As Brian said.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2020 11:11 AM

2020-05-04T11:11:02-04:00

Rgr, just go to a regular recruiter and let them know your situation. They should be able to have you enlist the day after your ETS so you don't have a break in service.

Response by SFC Micheal Ledet made May 4 at 2020 11:56 AM

2020-05-04T11:56:46-04:00

You need to do a conditional release which is a DD 368... it will be easier to just ETS. Then find a local recruiter in your area

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2020 12:49 PM

2020-05-04T12:49:54-04:00

Most likely, it'll be easier just to ETS --depending on how far out your ETS that is and how fast your CoC actions these things. I mean, it doesnt hurt to request a Conditional Release since the worst they can say is no, in which case you'd ETS anyway. Best case, youd get approved and can leave a bit sooner. Either way you must first talk to a recruiter. Good luck with your transition !

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made May 4 at 2020 3:05 PM

2020-05-04T15:05:03-04:00

Check with your training NCO and the recruiter for any thing that might help you go into Active Duty

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2020 7:12 AM

2020-05-05T07:12:38-04:00

Just finish the contract but definitely hit up the recruiters office. How long till you ETS?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2020 7:42 AM

2020-05-05T07:42:26-04:00

As others have said in order to leave the NG and move to the Active Component before you're ETS you'll need a DD 368. It varies from state to state but there is a good chance that you're looking at 6-8 months to route it all the way up and all the way back down. You may be able to speed the process by physically bringing the form to everyone that needs to sign, but it is unlikely that your release would be their priority. I've seen a few people on this forum who have had delays switching from NG to AD waiting on their NGB-22, I've never been in recruiting and I don't know if you actually need that document to enlist AD, but it is a potential hiccup to look out for.