What is the process like to re-class to 11B in the NG from Reserves?

SGT (Join to see) Send me a message I am current 11 bravo in the COARNG. I just reenlisted after six years I can probably answer a lot of your questions.

I believe you have to go through the second half of OSUT but you are given special consideration. An E5 reclassified in my cycle and had his own room and access to his POV and such. Getting schools is tricky if your in a line unit because everyone wants slots so you might want to consider getting one guaranteed in your contract if possible. I can say guys who reclass get a lot of respect from current infantryman. Leaving a “cushy” job to come suck with the grunts will earn you the trust of even a tight knit unit. Best of luck!

Without a break in service you shouldn't have to OSUT.
Depending on the TRADOC requirements it could be multiple two week phases to reclass.
You will probably have to ETS from the USAR and enlist in the ARNG the following day.
My advice is get with the ARNG recruiter, if you still have an obligation left you may have to get a conditional release from the USAR to finish your contract with the ARNG.

You will most likely not have to go to OSUT, Soldiers without a service break are generally sent to a two week MOS-Q course. All schools are highly dependent on your state, my experience has been that slots to Air Assault and Mountain School are easy to come by, Ranger school are a little bit harder to get, but not out of reach. The Colorado ARNG has the 1-157 IN, they are part of the 86th IBCT, the onl Mountain designated brigade in the Army.

The COARNG infantry battalion is part of the 86th IBCT (MTN) thus it might be mandatory, or at least highly encouraged, to go to Mountain Warfare.

Pretty easy after graduating ranger school.

Guard has a 2week 11B course. Just brush up on land nav.

You can take a 2 week short 11B course.

I am the battalion mountain warfare instructor. If you have any questions, I can definitely help you.

Gosh I thought 11Bravo was always open!!

Most of those schools will be out of reach to you in the National Guard as well unless your unit needs you to be schooled in them. The reason is the National Guard is paid for from a state budget. Ever wonder how Texas gets a SF NG BN and an Airborne BN both for it's NG? Because it can afford it being a large state with a large budget to spend on military. Colorado, not so much in fact I believe all Colorado has is Air Assault but I am not exactly sure on that part. Your best off talking to a Colorado National Guardsman because a NG from another state can give you somewhat of a heads up but that is based on their state only not on Colorado. A Colorado NG Recruiter would be your best bet but also realize a Colorado NG Recruiter can get into trouble if he or she is viewed as picking people up from the Army Reserve to fill NG slots.

11B transition course is now 3 weeks long.