Is there a way that I can transfer from Army Reserve to the National Guard?

SPC Onel Cruz — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:32:00 -0400

My current reserve unit is pretty far ways from me and I live fairly close to this other unit but it is a National Guard post. Is there a way that I can transfer into this unit or just switch from Army Reserve to the Guard.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2019 3:39 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:39:52 -0400

I know you can do it from Guard to Active and Guard to Reserve. Don't think I have seen Reserve to Guard. Talk to a Guard recruiter. The form used would be a conditional release DD Form 368.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2019 3:18 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 03:18:37 -0400

You can ask for a DD 368. A DD368 is a conditional release form. Well, more of a request. This is for interactive transfers. You have to work with an ANG recruiter to get it started and have to go up your Command chain to be signed off on.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Oct 2 at 2019 8:37 AM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 08:37:26 -0400

Are you Marine Reserve? Still, the method is the same. Have the National Guard recruiter start a DD Form 368 and submit it to your chain of command. In the Army or Army National Guard, that form needs the signature of the first General in your Chain of Command, or their designated representative. Be aware that there is no requirement to release you and that may depend on things like the remaining time on your current enlistment and whether you have any of your original obligation left, or if they are extremely short handed. I would get with my Retention NCO and my immediate Chain of Command and get them on your side. There is no requirement for them to endorse or decline a DD368, but having your command working for you greases a lot of skids.

Response by SrA Jenn Anderson-Crockett made Oct 2 at 2019 11:45 AM

SrA Jenn Anderson-Crockett — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:45:13 -0400

I transferred from the Army Reserve to the Air Force Reserve. A National Guard recruiter should be able to help you. When I did it back in the 90's, They discharged me from the USAR and did a lateral transfer to USAFR.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2019 11:58 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 11:58:55 -0400

Before going through all the hoops of changing branches, have you asked your career counselor to locate a unit closer to you? How long have you been in the reserve? What is the distance? Does your current unit utilize Lodging in Kind? So many options.