What have been your experiences as a Reserve Unit Administrator?

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 22:15:49 -0500

I am considering getting in to the Dual Status Mil-Tech program and UA positions seem to be positions that are always in high demand. I know the importance of a great UA, but is the demand because of a high turnover rate?

Other questions I have are:
Does any one have information regarding their experience as a UA?
Did you have training that prior to assuming the position?
What was your process after applying?
How was it balancing Tech and TPU duties?

Thanks in advance!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2019 10:51 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 22:51:00 -0500

I can't give you my opinion of the you a job but I'm really appreciative of all the help they have done for me. I usually email or call them concerning getting my proof of weekend drill attendance signed off by the commander that I can use for my local voucher reimbursement. I really appreciate all the work the full-time staff does at the Battalion and Brigade level.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2019 7:51 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:51:23 -0500

I was a UA for two different units, I liked the position, pay was OK for my area, GS7 is what the UA position is for my area. I think it depends on your unit and the higher command. I was pretty much left alone to do my own thing in my first unit. My second unit it was the commander, there are certain things that require the commanders signature only not yours signing for him and he was impossible to get in touch with. The biggest thing with dual status is when the uniform is gone the job is gone.

Response by SSG Steven Borders made Feb 7 at 2019 5:04 PM

SSG Steven Borders — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 17:04:08 -0500

I am currently in it right now as a GS7. It is kind of a love hate relationship. It is hard to draw that line of NCO/Civilian with my units. As I am a UAT for the 659th En Co and the only NCO for the 643rd. So, I often do NCO stuff as a UAT and visa versa. So, it almost feels like I am active duty again. You don't get tricare as a UAT which I wish I could have it back. I guess everyone's experience is different.
As for training, I got my training almost a year after I started. Most people get burnt out of it though, because you cover everything if you don't have AGR's. All, in all it is a great foot step in the GS world.