Is there any way to enlist into AGR as prior service with a break in service?

SGT Joshua Powell — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 14:06:34 -0500

I ETSd out of active duty in OCT2015 and am Looking to reenlist into the military. I want to be active duty but need to stay in the state of Texas due to my children. (Least till I am able to get primary cuatody) is AGR a possibility of do I have to long of a break?

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Feb 25 at 2018 2:11 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 14:11:12 -0500

You might wanna talk to a Guard recruiter. They usually have all of the low down on those AGR slots. Most of the time, I've heard that moving into those slots is usually reserved for people transitioning from Active or Guard into the slot. I don't know how easy it is to get into one from the outside. Good luck though.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Feb 25 at 2018 2:16 PM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 14:16:25 -0500

The National Guard in most states have online job postings. MOSs are limited for AGR. It helps to be in the Guard before applying. If you cannot find anything online a TXARNG recruiter could probably point you in the right direction.

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Feb 25 at 2018 4:18 PM

SGT Eric Davis — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 16:18:03 -0500

Why you just go active duty for 2 years and get. Duty station in Texas then switch to AGR?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2018 4:24 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 16:24:14 -0500

AGR is highly competitive hiring process. These are generally always reserved to current Guard/Reserve members in the State of the job posting. Like mentioned above, these positions are usually limited to certain MOS'. The first step is to be a member of the Guard/Reserves and look for opportunities to apply. You can increase your chances by trying to get a needed MOS.
I was selected for AGR on my 6th application over 2 years. Not an easy task but doable if your sharp and develop a reputation of hard work, integrity and a go-get-it attitude.

Response by SGT Joshua Powell made Feb 25 at 2018 4:27 PM

SGT Joshua Powell — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 16:27:03 -0500

Thank you for the replies. I figured that going in as reserve or active agian was my best option. Ill speak to a recruiter later this week and see what options are available.

Response by LTC Thomas Tennant made Feb 26 at 2018 9:21 AM

LTC Thomas Tennant — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 09:21:56 -0500

IT IS!!! First contact HRC via its web site and make sure your records are up to date. If you are willing to reclassify into a much needed MOS and you have a clean record you just might find an organization near by. Just remember, "needs of the service" sometimes take precedence.
https://www.hrc.army.mil/

HRC Homepage

Toll-Free: 1-888-ARMY-HRC (1-888-276-9472) DSN: 983-9500 AskHRC

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Feb 26 at 2018 11:15 AM

SMSgt Thor Merich — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 11:15:08 -0500

Technically having a break in service will not disqualify you for a AGR position. However, AGR slots are hard to come by and competition is usually steep. A reservist or guardsmen already in the unit will most likely have a leg up in the competition as they are a known quantity. So having a break in service might work against you in that process. My advice is to join the the unit in a Reserve/Guard capacity first. That way you can establish yourself first. It might help down the road.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2018 8:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:36:25 -0500

SGT Joshua Powell the good CW5 Jack Cardwell is correct. The TXARNG will require you to be an active member to consider you for any AGR jobs. You can find the list of positions available here: "https://tmd.texas.gov/tmd-jobs"

I'm currently AGR with the TXARNG and can assist you getting in contact with a recruiter to start the process. It is quite competitive, but there are certain jobs that sometimes don't have any applicants.

Message me and we can chat about it?

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Response by SGT Joshua Powell made Feb 27 at 2018 8:47 PM

SGT Joshua Powell — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:47:18 -0500

I haven't had a chance to speak with a recruiter yet. Been a busy week so far at work. I'm also making sure I have all my paper work in order before I go in to speak with them.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2018 10:19 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 22:19:35 -0500

Check here
https://tmd.texas.gov/tmd-jobs

tmd-jobs

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2018 12:12 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:12:09 -0400

Usually you don’t enlist straight into AGR. That’s not how it works. You need to enlist and be in good standings with your unit then apply to a position you want.