Is it easier to transfer to a different unit in a different state as Reserves or NG?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 May 2016 15:07:56 -0400

Response by SFC J Fullerton made May 9 at 2016 3:16 PM

SFC J Fullerton — Mon, 09 May 2016 15:16:29 -0400

Reserve, because it is federal. A NG enlistment contract is with the state. Still, you have to find a unit with your MOS and a vacancy. Keep in mind, any enlistment incentives you may have received could be tied to your unit, meaning, if you don't transfer to a TPU with the same affiliation incentives, you have to pay it back.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2016 3:29 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 May 2016 15:29:07 -0400

The Reserve is Federal and the Guard is State. It is easier to change units in different states in the Reserve. I have been in Reserve units in different states and I did not have to change from Maine NG to Florida NG to Georgia NG to New Jersey NG to Alabama NG to Texas NG to Georgia NG. The National Guard has more combat arms MOSs and the Reserve support MOSs.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2016 3:37 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 May 2016 15:37:28 -0400

Thank you for your response!
Very helpful

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2016 8:54 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 May 2016 20:54:54 -0400

Guard members are NOT restricted to stay in the state which they are members.

Step 1 - Let your Chain/NCO SPT Channel know you are moving because _(insert reason here)_.
It doesn't matter why, this is America and you may move. Most of the time I dealt with this it
was because of work, help with a family member, accepted to a university, etc.

Step 2 - Fill out the paperwork and make sure the Readiness or Admin NCO sends it up.

Step 3 - The Guard Soldier has 90 days to find a unit in the new state.
Note 1: A unit is not obligated to accept you however they rarely turn joes away.
Note 2: This higher the rank (E6 and up) the less inclined they are to accept you. Remember,
they've got joes they want to promote and you'd be taking that slot ... and they don't
know you.

Step 4 - Close the loop. Once accepted, follow up and make sure the new unit sends the docs up.

If the 90 days has elapsed and you have not found a home request a Split Unit Training Assembly (SUTA). This allows you to drill with a local unit IOT "make up" your drill obligation with the Guard.
+ You remain in good standing.
+ Work out well and the unit might see that you'd be an asset and invite you in.
+ You get a check.

Say you're an 11B and all their are around you new HOR are MP units ... If you can't find a unit with your MOS, you can reclassify and expand your horizons. Just remember ... Communicate and follow up.