Is there a Green to Gold option to go from National Guard Enlisted to Active Duty Officer?

2023-02-11T11:42:57-05:00

Is this an option with the green to gold program? If so, what are my next steps to making it happen?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2023 11:52 AM

2023-02-11T11:52:06-05:00

I don't know if there's a specific program with a catchy name but you can definitely do ROTC while in the guard and get an Active commission. If you want Active ensure you don't sign a reserve forces contract. Most likely your best bed will be to do a 2 year scholarship that allows you to continue to drill while doing rotc unless they have changed and have longer simultaneous membership contracts.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Feb 11 at 2023 11:59 AM

2023-02-11T11:59:31-05:00

Don’t get wrapped around catchy program names. Just go ROTC

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2023 12:48 PM

2023-02-11T12:48:30-05:00

No, only the Active Duty Option guarantees an Active Duty Commission. But you can always finish your degree using TA and enlist AD with an OCS contract.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Feb 12 at 2023 11:04 AM

2023-02-12T11:04:11-05:00

I assume you are in college or going to college.
If you have been to IET and have been awarded a MOS, you can join ROTC in your Junior year, attend advance camp, and commission when you graduate. That doesn't guarantee you an Active Duty slot, you need to be at the top of the OML (Order Of Merit List)and not sign a Guaranteed Reserve Force Duty Contract. However, you have a leg up on the other cadets militarily, but you will need to speak to the Cadre about the other things they consider.
If you go that route, I highly recommend joining SMP. That allows you to drill with a unit as a Cadet and get paid at an E5. It will get you some experience on the Officer side of the business and you don't lose any Time in Service toward pay (regular ROTC is dead time). Makes a substantial pay difference when you commission.
You can't be SMP and have a ROTC scholarship.
Your next step would be to contact ROTC at your school.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2023 3:34 PM

2023-02-13T15:34:30-05:00

I came off active duty, went into the reserves, then shortly thereafter decided to go to college and join ROTC. I used my GI Bill and never took the ROTC scholarship. By the time my final year of ROTC came around I had top marks all around and got active duty like I wanted.

If this process is anything similar to what you're thinking, feel free to message me. I would love to help.