What is the possibility/ process of getting a conditional release from the Regular Army to serve in the Air Guard?

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:47:53 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2016 2:21 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:21:47 -0400

You want to go prior to your AD ETS?

Response by MSgt Aaron Brite made Jul 26 at 2016 11:58 AM

MSgt Aaron Brite — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:58:48 -0400

The Program is Palace Chase, transfer to the guard prior to ETS. You will need a conditional release from AD Army signed by commander authorizing a release and a concurrent pickup by a guard unit. Contact an army guard recruiter to find a position and begin the paperwork. It's fairly common particularly for situations not qualifying for a hardship discharge but where a service member needs to return home. Seen quite a few.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 26 at 2016 6:33 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:33:34 -0400

How much time do you have left? That's usually the defining factor that I have heard of when people Palace Chase.

Response by TSgt David Blakley made Jul 28 at 2016 5:30 PM

TSgt David Blakley — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:30:47 -0400

Well, Troy, that depends on your MOS and if the Army doesn't freeze you from being released early. I was in the US Army Reserve (not activated at the time) and they released me to transfer to the ANG, but that was a long time ago. It also depends on the state you want to transfer to, but here's the ANG Q&A number for the best answer to your questions: [login to see] FAQ Page: https://www.goang.com/frequentquestions
Regards,
David L Blakley
CA-ANG Retired

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Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2016 7:36 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 19:36:45 -0400

There isn't a program that allows an AD USA member to transfer to the ANG or the AFR. You could possibly get released a few months early if you are planning on going to college. If you serve out your 4 years and do not re-enlist, you still owe Uncle Sam 4 more years in the IRR. You can potentially transfer at that point if you are medically cleared and the unit has an AFSC you qualify for. Army ASVAB scores are generated differently than the AF. If it's something you want to do, I'd highly recommend you get a copy of all your medical files, dental files, and your PIF (last promotion order, ERB, performance reports, PT scorecard with a passing score within the last 12 months, etc). It's a fairly easy process IF you have everything you need, your RE Code is good and you've been released honorably.

Good luck.