Should I start working on a 51C reclass packet before applying for AGR or should I wait until I get into the Reserve component?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 19:05:51 -0500

Can someone answer my questions. I am currently Active Army in Hawaii thinking about going to apply for AGR as soon as my window open. I am also thinking about changing my MOS to 51C. Should I start working on reclass packet first or should I wait until I get into reserve component. The main reason I am trying to go to AGR is I would like to stay in Hawaii. Is it even possible to station in Hawaii after AIT IF I decide to stay in active duty?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2019 8:14 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 20:14:11 -0500

It depends how bad you want to be a 51C, if you want AGR you will have to be open to the availability of the MOS. You can apply to an AGR job without being MOS qualidied because if hired the unit will send you to the school. The only benefit in having the MOS prior to an interview for and AGR job is that you will be able to answer questions from the board.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2019 9:03 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 21:03:58 -0500

You're going to want to have some backup plans. There's no guarantee you'll get accepted for 51C and there's no guarantee you'll get offered a slot on AGR, and even if you do, it might not be a spot for Hawaii. If you go to 51C school then you owe the Army 5 years upon graduation and you don't pick your next duty station.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2019 5:29 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 05:29:34 -0500

I would do both packets.

Response by SGM Ethan Jones made Jan 22 at 2020 8:58 PM

SGM Ethan Jones — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:58:15 -0500

If you are planning on going to AGR, I would high recommend you wait to get approved by the AGR program first but also request they assign you to a 51C NCO position....this is very critical before your packet is submitted. You have 24 months to complete all 51C NCO requirements after being assigned / selected to the position. Take care and good luck.

Response by SGM Ethan Jones made Jan 22 at 2020 9:00 PM

SGM Ethan Jones — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:00:00 -0500

These are two distinct 51C programs, so if you get accepted to active duty packet, its doesn't transfer to AGR if you get out

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2021 11:10 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 23:10:13 -0500

Just little update I did not get selected for 51C in 2020. I did reapplied for 51C FY-21 along with G2G. I got selected for G2G phase 1 so I am currently working on Phase 2.