If I commission in the Guard, after leaving active duty, can I return to Active duty as an officer before my service obligation expires?

2020-07-21T17:42:46-04:00

Response by SFC Michael D. made Jul 21 at 2020 6:23 PM

2020-07-21T18:23:20-04:00

Did you go to any officer related training?

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Jul 21 at 2020 6:32 PM

2020-07-21T18:32:37-04:00

Why wouldn't you just commission in the AC, instead of trying to jump through hoops

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2020 7:07 PM

2020-07-21T19:07:57-04:00

I’m not a Guard Officer but from what I understand going from Guard to Active duty as an officer isn’t exactly an easy process. If being an active duty officer is your long term goal I’d recommend pursuing and active commission.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2020 7:13 PM

2020-07-21T19:13:56-04:00

I recommend you go to the guard or reserve and enroll in the SMP program through ROTC. you can compete for an Active commission.

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Sep 19 at 2023 8:57 PM

2023-09-19T20:57:56-04:00

I am not a recruiter, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express once, and I would listen to LTC Private RallyPoint Member. This is the advice I gave my son