Is it possible to transfer from National Guard to Active Duty after a NG deployment?

2017-04-01T22:02:37-04:00

One of my coworkers was telling me since I'd already be on active orders they'd just transfer me to an active unit. Is this correct?

Response by SFC George Smith made Apr 1 at 2017 10:09 PM

2017-04-01T22:09:23-04:00

It used to be covered Under AR 135-210...

Response by CPT Andrew Wright made Apr 1 at 2017 10:23 PM

2017-04-01T22:23:21-04:00

The program where you submitted a packet while mobilized to transfer to the Regular Army ended a few years ago. You will have to demob, ask your chain of command for a conditional release and process with an Army Recruiter for enlistment through MEPS. Best of luck!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2017 4:47 PM

2017-04-02T16:47:41-04:00

Used to be that way; no longer.

You need to do a 368, through a Regular Army recruiter, be released from the Guard, and then assess to Active.

Response by SSG Kyle Wurtz made Apr 5 at 2017 1:11 PM

2017-04-05T13:11:11-04:00

Two of my peers and I are currently going through the process of transferring. I tried to do exactly what you're talking about back in 2013 and got shut down. If you have any questions or want advice about the process, please message me. I'd be more than happy to help you with your process. This will be my second time going through this, so I have some experience and some tips if you would like them. Good luck and don't hesitate to reach out.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2017 5:32 PM

2017-05-30T17:32:54-04:00

Yes, you can either ask your unit to do an extended active duty tour, or you'll have to talk to a recruiter to transfer to active duty