Is it possible to transition from the Retired Reserve to the Ready Reserve? How long is the process?

SGT Edward Wilcox — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 09:56:12 -0500

I took a retirement last August and have decided that I miss the time I had in uniform. Any advice on how to shorten the process would be appreciated.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Mar 7 at 2016 10:19 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 10:19:54 -0500

Merely a thought I just wondered if you might consider the state defense forces or USCG auxiliary or civil air patrol (CAP) I only mention it as many retirees ID read often are able to contribute that way quite seriously just a thought look at http://www.sgaus.org you might find that of interest the SDFs are very real militaries though state level you likely know of them I'd expect merely a suggestion obviously.

SGAUS – State Guard Association of the United States

State Guard Association of the United States

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2016 10:42 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 10:42:17 -0500

To my knowledge you just need to contact a Victor and he will give you some options. I retired August 1st 2015 and by October I had a retentions NCO (victor) calling me about possible options if I wanted to come back.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Mar 7 at 2016 2:19 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:19:27 -0500

If you transitioned to the retired reserve because you hit your mandatory retirement date (MRD) there would probably need to be a legislative change to call you back to active status SGT Edward Wilcox. The exceptions would be if their was a national Mobilization similar to the WWII call up or if you had a skill that is in short supply and high demand.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 10:37 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:37:11 -0500

It happens fairly often, actually. As stated elsewhere, you need to see a Career Counselor - most Reserve Centers have them) to get the ball rolling.