https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-enlist-as-an-sgt-e-5-if-you-have-all-requirements-met <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am switching from the reserves to national guard. I have an AGR position with the NG. The position is an E-5 slot. I have TIG, TIS, SSD1, BLC. Is there a possibility that I can enlist into the NG directly as a SGT rather than waiting for my new unit to promote me? Mon, 17 Sep 2018 18:32:26 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-enlist-as-an-sgt-e-5-if-you-have-all-requirements-met <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am switching from the reserves to national guard. I have an AGR position with the NG. The position is an E-5 slot. I have TIG, TIS, SSD1, BLC. Is there a possibility that I can enlist into the NG directly as a SGT rather than waiting for my new unit to promote me? CPL Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 17 Sep 2018 18:32:26 -0400 2018-09-17T18:32:26-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-enlist-as-an-sgt-e-5-if-you-have-all-requirements-met?n=3972355&urlhash=3972355 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Doubtful... but I would contact a NG Recruiter and ask directly. COL John McClellan Mon, 17 Sep 2018 18:39:57 -0400 2018-09-17T18:39:57-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-enlist-as-an-sgt-e-5-if-you-have-all-requirements-met?n=3972493&urlhash=3972493 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Usually you can fill a slot one pay grade above your own and two below. You won’t be advanced promoted though. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 17 Sep 2018 19:56:25 -0400 2018-09-17T19:56:25-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-enlist-as-an-sgt-e-5-if-you-have-all-requirements-met?n=3972499&urlhash=3972499 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Respectfully, you seem to be missing one big requirement; Having already been promoted to Sergeant. SGT Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 17 Sep 2018 19:57:49 -0400 2018-09-17T19:57:49-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-enlist-as-an-sgt-e-5-if-you-have-all-requirements-met?n=3972820&urlhash=3972820 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Unless you&#39;ve already pinned no. But I would bet that if you take the posution and do your job and show the command that you are capable of performing in the same capacity as a Sergeant then you will be boarded and promoted. Just get into the position and work hard and act like an NCO you&#39;ll be fine. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 17 Sep 2018 22:08:50 -0400 2018-09-17T22:08:50-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-enlist-as-an-sgt-e-5-if-you-have-all-requirements-met?n=3973706&urlhash=3973706 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Highly doubtful. At least you&#39;ve got the position. You&#39;ll get it sooner or later, and it&#39;s an AGR slot. Sounds like you&#39;ve got a pretty sweet deal going on. Enjoy. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:28:40 -0400 2018-09-18T09:28:40-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-enlist-as-an-sgt-e-5-if-you-have-all-requirements-met?n=3974987&urlhash=3974987 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>be carefull...often guard promotion <br />slots are finite and when promotions happen its because some one left the unit retired or died..... SSgt Jeanne Wallace Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:00:09 -0400 2018-09-18T19:00:09-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-enlist-as-an-sgt-e-5-if-you-have-all-requirements-met?n=3986682&urlhash=3986682 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Only if you have been promoted in the reserves. SGT Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:11:13 -0400 2018-09-23T00:11:13-04:00 2018-09-17T18:32:26-04:00