It is easier to find AGR positions in the National Guard or Reserves? (Enlisted and Officer)

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 01:19:57 -0500

I have seen AGR positions for officers vary from state to state. I have seen different states have different demands. I have no experience with the Reserve side of the house. I know that in the Guard they are hard to come by do to the limited positions there are but what have the rest of you seen?

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jan 2 at 2016 9:43 AM

PO1 John Miller — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 09:43:29 -0500

Here in Arizona where I work, it seems to be easier to get AGR jobs in the Guard for both E's and O's. A lot of the Airmen I work with are AGR or Guard Technicians.

The real question is though, will an AGR 1LT salute you???

Response by SGM Billy Herrington made Jan 2 at 2016 9:00 PM

SGM Billy Herrington — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 21:00:10 -0500

Not impossible, but very tough and competitive. I've seen guys resign a commission to get on AGR, then, after they prove themselves, get their commission back.

You met want to try a title 10 job in DC or such. Make a name for yourself and your state will notice.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2016 2:25 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 14:25:27 -0500

I know they are hard to find in the Reserves, but I would say you are competing against slots nation wide, but also competing with people nation wide for the positions too, so I am sure it works out the same. I would say it depends on if you want to be moved all around the country or just stay in the one state you are from.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2016 7:33 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:33:33 -0500

It's very difficult, competitive and based off of your MOS. I have applied for almost 3 years now as an enlisted 56M. I finally got my call last month for it. There aren't many slots for Chaplain Assistants so that made it tougher. Then they changed it to where you had to at least be an E5 to qualify for my MOS. So, it all depends.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2016 3:26 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 03:26:05 -0500

Well, this is merely assumption on my part, since the guard out numbers the reserves almost 3 to 1, wouldn't there be more AGR positions available for the guard than for the reserves? Now, what I have heard from many reservist is that it is up to the individual as to how active they want to be. I known a young lady out here at Fort Riley who is a reservist that has been very active working with the warrior transition battalion.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2016 6:38 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 06:38:00 -0500

I can only speak from what I've seen in my state, but mostAGR officer positions seem to be for CPT and above. Training Officer, S3, S4, etc. Branch is often predominant to the Bn or BDE. I've seen training officers in a support Bn be anything from IN to MI. Almost seems to be a "right place at the right time" kind of thing.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2016 7:13 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 19:13:01 -0500

I think it is easier to find an AGR slot in the guard vs reserves. Reserves rely on traditional members and ARTs to carry the unit. Guard units hire more AGR's and have a few Technicians onboard. It will vary from unit-to-unit.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2019 3:38 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 May 2019 15:38:43 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member - Guard AGR slots are very difficult to get. Even if they've advertised a position available to fill, likely its already taken & they know who's going to get it. The position advertisement is just a formality, as they have to do it by law. Army Reserve slots are centralized and any Active Duty, Reservist, or National Guard Soldier can apply for a Reserve AGR slot.

Army Reserve AGR is still competitive, but if you have a decent file, with good evaluations & all military schooling knocked out... you have a good shot at getting picked up. So Army Reserve AGR is easier on the Officer or Enlisted side to get than a National Guard side in my opinion. A caveat to the Reserve AGR is you must already hold the MOS for them to bring you on, i.e. if you have a Combat Arms MOS- you will not get picked up in the Reserves. But, if you have Supply/Logistics, Engineer, Intel, MP, etc. you'll have a decent shot of getting picked up.

Now if you know the right people in the Guard or held the right positions, then you can be in like Flynn..... :)

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2019 8:28 AM

1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 08:28:30 -0400

Nope