Posted on Nov 15, 2020
If I were to commission as a Reserve MI Officer, how could I join the AGR?
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On the HRC website, Soldier portal, there's an AGR application. Once you complete the packet and submit it, they hold regular boards and will contact you if you're accepted.
That's the basics, someone can provide firsthand experience I'm sure.
That's the basics, someone can provide firsthand experience I'm sure.
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Briz More
Thanks for letting me know. Do you know if I can apply to the AGR if I am a civilian? I don’t know of any AGR recruiters in my area, but there’s an Army Reserve Center 5 minutes from my house.
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You cannot apply for an AGR position as a civilian, as the positions are military only. If your goal is to work for the military in a civilian capacity, what you can do once you actually join the Army Reserve or National Guard is apply for a MILTECH position through usajobs.gov. if your goal is AGR as an officer, be advised that 2LT are rarely accepted. Most get picked up as Captain, with some at 1LT.
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It’s boarded like virtually all promotions are in the service. The MIRC Military Intelligence Readiness Command HQ near Ft Belvoir w units throughout the US is probably the main command you’d fall under a majority of your AGR Career. Chat with an AGR Recruiter. Most Army Recruiter Station have or know where AGR Reserve recruiters are for assistance. You could also check to see if local Reserve Centers have someone available.
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Briz More
Thanks for responding to my question. There is actually an Army Reserve Center just 5 minutes down from where I live. Would you recommend I go there in person and see if they can put me in touch with an AGR Recruiter?
Also, if I am looking to commission as an officer, would AGR have a separate OCS process for me versus the standard federal reserve and active duty route?
Also, if I am looking to commission as an officer, would AGR have a separate OCS process for me versus the standard federal reserve and active duty route?
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LTC John Mohor
Briz More there’s ways to skip OCS thru a direct appointment but fresh out of college I’m not sure without going they basic if that’s even possible like a Doctor or Specialist goes. With Covid-19 restrictions I’d recommend calling First at your local reserve center prior to going in person. Is there per chance an ROTC Department at your school. Lots of ways to contact.
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Briz More
I’m a little past the point of for ROTC, but I’ll certainly mention to the Reserve Center and ARG recruiter about Direct commission. LTC John Mohor
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Briz, you need more understanding of how commissioning works and how that relates to the AGR program.
First, the Army Reserve is no longer direct commissioning officers for basic branches (this includes MI and all branches except medical, JAG, and cyber); this means there is no direct commission to MI. Your option is OCS if you are past the point of ROTC as you stated.
Second, once you commission, you must then apply for AGR, typically as a 1LT, and you may or may not be accepted. The selection board to receive an offer for the AGR program is highly competitive and based on the strength of your records (primarily evaluation reports and completion of required military education for your rank)
Lastly, as I said above, you can join the USAR or National Guard as enlisted, apply for a MILTECH position, who are the full-time civilian support to each unit along with the Army full-time staff. From there, you can then apply to OCS to become an officer. Later down the road, you can then apply for AGR as an officer.
First, the Army Reserve is no longer direct commissioning officers for basic branches (this includes MI and all branches except medical, JAG, and cyber); this means there is no direct commission to MI. Your option is OCS if you are past the point of ROTC as you stated.
Second, once you commission, you must then apply for AGR, typically as a 1LT, and you may or may not be accepted. The selection board to receive an offer for the AGR program is highly competitive and based on the strength of your records (primarily evaluation reports and completion of required military education for your rank)
Lastly, as I said above, you can join the USAR or National Guard as enlisted, apply for a MILTECH position, who are the full-time civilian support to each unit along with the Army full-time staff. From there, you can then apply to OCS to become an officer. Later down the road, you can then apply for AGR as an officer.
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If you don't mind me asking, why not pursue the active duty route instead?
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COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS
If you are an Officer or Warrant Officer applying for the Active Guard Reserve program:
You must be pending discharge from your component of the Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard.
You must be in ranks 2LT through MAJ or W01 through CW4.
You must have completed the Officer Basic Course, if you have served less than five years in rank (Lieutenant or Captain).
You must have completed the Captain’s Career Course, if you have served more than five years in rank (Captain or Major).
You must have accrued less than 15 years of active federal service (qualified applicants may seek a waiver).
You must meet medical fitness standards for retention prior to entry.
You must pass a Defense Central Investigative Index.
You must NOT have received a referred Officer Evaluation Report in the 12-month period prior to the date of application or entry.
If you are an Officer or Warrant Officer applying for the Active Guard Reserve program:
You must be pending discharge from your component of the Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard.
You must be in ranks 2LT through MAJ or W01 through CW4.
You must have completed the Officer Basic Course, if you have served less than five years in rank (Lieutenant or Captain).
You must have completed the Captain’s Career Course, if you have served more than five years in rank (Captain or Major).
You must have accrued less than 15 years of active federal service (qualified applicants may seek a waiver).
You must meet medical fitness standards for retention prior to entry.
You must pass a Defense Central Investigative Index.
You must NOT have received a referred Officer Evaluation Report in the 12-month period prior to the date of application or entry.
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Briz More - Yes, you straight up have to be commissioned, and completed your military education to the next promotion from the rank you currently are, not flagged for any negative actions, and have at the very least a job evaluation that says you are competent in all areas evaluated.
AGR from my perspective can be a rough job. By time you become commissioned, get into a USAR/NG unit, go through BOLC and are nearing 1LT you very well might change your mind about the whole thing.
AGR from my perspective can be a rough job. By time you become commissioned, get into a USAR/NG unit, go through BOLC and are nearing 1LT you very well might change your mind about the whole thing.
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Briz More - There are "Mil-Tech" positions that are "civilian" positions, but I've never met one that wasn't prior military and retired.
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You'll have to scour HRC's website and the MILPERs that are pushed out by them. They do have a checklist that tells you what all you will need and you should be able to work with your unit to get everything together and consolidated into one PDF in the order the AGR program requires. AGR is more selective IMO that the Call to Active Duty (CAD), but by all means go for it.
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