What positions do AGR Officers hold?

2016-02-17T15:38:31-05:00

I am planning on applying for the AGR program when I am qualified to do so. I understand most of the positions available for enlisted Soldiers, but I cannot find much on what officers do on AGR status.

What type of positions are available to officers on AGR?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2016 3:43 PM

2016-02-17T15:43:37-05:00

In my BN we have AGR officers assigned to the S3 and S1. Also some units have AGR commanders or even AGR platoon leaders which to me is just weird.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 17 at 2016 4:27 PM

2016-02-17T16:27:04-05:00

All the officer positions.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2016 4:28 PM

2016-02-17T16:28:31-05:00

AGR program was designed for support to the Reserve or Guard unit. Administration, Supply and Operations/Plans are the usual suspects. Depending on your Branch there are other positions (i.e. Company XO, Assistant S3 or assorted staff positions). Some do not require positions to be filled below Captain unless enlisted. Most positions are filled at Battalion or Brigade. Company Command or even Battalion Command require a “bill payer” to fill the position. That’s giving up a MTOE position to be filled on a TDA.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2016 4:32 PM

2016-02-17T16:32:53-05:00

1LT Private RallyPoint Member I see you are QM. I have seen the as FSC XO for a EN BN and in staff positions from assistants to primary staff positions. Overall the AGR program is designed for support, so most positions are staff positions whether it is a operational force or a schoolhouse or HQ. There are a few rare company and battalion commander slots out there. There are also some special opportunities available such a fellowships. You attend active component CCC and can attend active component ILE and War College if selected.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2016 4:39 PM

2016-02-17T16:39:34-05:00

Lots of opportunities out there for a young AGR officer! Go grab them

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Feb 17 at 2016 5:09 PM

2016-02-17T17:09:22-05:00

According to some of the AGR's I know, get jerked around in 10 different directions, fix everything left over from the Weekend people, lead PT during the month. Deal with the Oh crap issues, and change the schedule at least 15 times between now and next drill.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2016 5:55 PM

2016-02-17T17:55:41-05:00

As an AGR, I will tell you that your AGR position might not have anything to do with your M-Day position. I am the BN training officer currently, but I am the plans officer in the S3. There are some AGRs that work at the state level that are PLs and commanders in their M-Day positions; both slots are technically mutually exclusive of each other. One is an operational support (AGR) and one is mission/MTOE based.

That being said, the possibilities are endless. In my state, most junior officers will work at the battalion level or for a directorate as an assistant. Captains tend to be project managers, and field-grades work at directorate levels (general and joint staff).

Hopefully that helps. Feel free to PM me if you would like more information!

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Feb 17 at 2016 6:11 PM

2016-02-17T18:11:14-05:00

Recommend going to a YSAR recruiter and talk. Originally the program was there to super recruiting ad retention.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2016 6:24 PM

2016-02-17T18:24:43-05:00

AGR are a bit hard to come by as an Officer. I have seen these get cut due to funding. I am currently on a Title ADOS tour. So I am active duty Guard now. Luckily, I might have the opportunity to ascend into the Title 10 AGR program in time. But there really are a lot of factors that come into place. If you are looking for an AGR position as a 2LT you will find there is pretty much nothing. Just about all of the AGR positions start at CPT. There are a few you can get as a 2LT but it limits you. In my battalion we only have one AGR officer. That is our BN XO. Besides that the positions are all enlisted. There are a few random positions that you can find in some HQ elements also.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2016 6:53 PM

2016-02-17T18:53:16-05:00

Positions vary, however there are positions available at all levels of command. Branch and rank are the big determinants in a lot of instances. I believe there's a USAR AGR board a few times a year. In my current position, I'm an AGR commander. Prior to this assignment I was an APMS. Most assignments are battalion level or higher.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Feb 17 at 2016 8:32 PM

2016-02-17T20:32:52-05:00

If you want adventure, check out the AGR positions in the 7th CSC in Europe. When I was in it was the 7th ARCOM.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2016 8:51 PM

2016-02-17T20:51:07-05:00

CPT-MAJ-LTC may also have AGR broadening assignments teaching ROTC.

Response by LTC Curtis Madsen made Feb 17 at 2016 9:03 PM

2016-02-17T21:03:54-05:00

In my state, Battalion level usually has one entry level position and one field grade. They're either the administrative or training officer, no rhyme or reason for which I've been both. At Brigade, usually CPT's, MAJ's and LTC's. MACOM or Division level's have the same as Brigade, but the Chief of Staff is a Colonel. I've seen some entry level positions at various levels, but I think senior leaders are trying to prevent that to allow for upward progression. We also have dual status techs in the mix, so you'll see a variation there. It's very possible to have an AGR in a position that doesn't match their M-day job i.e. commanders. I've seen LTC's and MAJ's at the JFHQ level working at the Battalion and Brigade on drill weekends. I believe my state is trying to go back to fewer AGR in command positions.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2016 9:22 PM

2016-02-17T21:22:10-05:00

2LT Kameron Klette, I suggest you also check the HRC site for more info.
https://hrc.army.mil/EPMD/AGR%20Application%20Procedures

AGR Application Procedures

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Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2016 10:12 PM

2016-02-17T22:12:18-05:00

AGR officers can be just about any where on a UMR. Usually, you'll see them in the 3 shop during the week. There are times when their M-Day position will be something else. AGR officers still need command time, and other KD positions, that M-Day officers need. Their weekday job isn't necessarily their MTOE slot.

Response by SFC Terri Will made Feb 18 at 2016 6:25 AM

2016-02-18T06:25:55-05:00

Officers do different things depending on the unit, rank and branch. Expect to do a wider variety of responsibilities than an Active Duty Officers.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2016 11:11 AM

2016-02-18T11:11:20-05:00

I am in a medical command, most of the Officers are 70H (medical ops), 70K (medical Log), 70F (medical admin). They all start out 70B which is like AOC immaterial.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2016 11:35 AM

2016-02-18T11:35:05-05:00

in our unit, we have AGR HHC CDR (O3), S3 Plans (O3) and S3 OPS CDR (O-4)

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2016 11:53 AM

2016-02-18T11:53:57-05:00

Can't speak for the Guard, but USAR has lots, especially in Intel. There are 2 stars in the Pentagon. My former boss was a BG.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2016 10:36 PM

2016-02-18T22:36:47-05:00

As a 2LT in the AGR program, you could be a S-1,2,3,4 . You could be PBO or a Maintenance Officer or just a platoon leader or Company Commander. As a AGR Soldier you will be slotted in a AGR position but duty wise it is up to BC what duty slot you will actually perform in. Don't be surprised your duty position is one that your not MOSQ'd.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2016 4:21 PM

2016-02-22T16:21:58-05:00

Depends on your branch. Mostly the main 4 s-shops at BN. A few more openings at BDE (Group) and at the ESC. OPS, S1 and S4 are usually needing filled.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2018 12:30 PM

2018-04-10T12:30:30-04:00

Sir,

I’m AGR now with my Battalion Headquarters. We have a full time BN XO Maj and S1 CPT the rest of us are SNCOs and NCOs. My suggestion is look at the DMNA website for your state that’s where your AGR jobs post constantly

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 10 at 2018 5:58 PM

2018-04-10T17:58:06-04:00

Yes we take AGR officers, XVIII ABC G3 had an AGR O4 for several years.

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Sep 24 at 2018 5:30 PM

2018-09-24T17:30:42-04:00

AGR = A$$holes Getting Rich. That said, go get ‘em tiger!