Is it still hard to switch from reserves to active duty?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:34:59 -0400

I am a 12w (which I've heard they have been cutting down on in the active army) and I want to switch to 11b active. I'm a split op and still need ait which I will complete by the end of September. Could all i want be done before I turn 20 (12/31/18

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2017 2:37 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:37:38 -0400

Have you spoken with your Recruiter about this? But so I understand, you are not 12W qualified yet?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2017 3:41 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 15:41:02 -0400

Look up Prior service Business rules !! then talk to your local recruiter.

Response by Alanah Benoit made Apr 27 at 2017 9:02 PM

Alanah Benoit — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:02:25 -0400

I know that reserves and guard are mainly lumped into the same group. My husband has been in the guard for 6 years. He talked to 2 different recruiters over the last year. He recently got his approval and conditional release from the guard and is going active duty.
It is possible. I do know that it's a lot of paperwork and literally pretty much enlisting again. The most time consuming part is waiting on the paperwork to go through your chain of command to get approved. Once that's done and you have everything squared away, depending on MOS and how quick they get you into MEMPS (yes, you'll have to go again. But depending on the recruiter and how recently you did...ugh cannot remember the term right now but your physical pretty much you may not have to actually participate in the physical) and how soon they can ship you out.
Hope this information is helpful.