What repercussions could I face if my counselor has ties to the NGB and discloses to my unit that I am trying to go active duty?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 May 2019 22:25:45 -0400

Long story short I did an IST and the counselor who helped me reached out to see how it was going and I told him I was trying to go active duty and my unit didn't want to push up a 368 because I ETS in August. He asked for my state and unit and come to find out I belive he has ties to NGB and with that said I'm pretty sure I shook a big tree and am wanting to know what repercussions I could face? Thanks in advance.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2019 9:40 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 May 2019 09:40:14 -0400

Your unit doesn't get a choice in submitting your 368, the unit does not get to approve or deny it, they submit through BN, BDE to your state G1.
State G1 approves or denies, then you contract to active duty, submit the contract and orders to G1, and they discharge you from ARNG.
You would ETS about 2-3 months before that process could complete, so it would be a waste of paperwork for the 7-9 people involved, including you.
Contact a recruiter about 30 days out from your ETS to start the paperwork, and go back the day after your ETS.

Response by MSG Robert Conrad made May 17 at 2019 9:45 AM

MSG Robert Conrad — Fri, 17 May 2019 09:45:47 -0400

It's your choice to switch components. You can however have some bonus payments recouped depending on payments received and time you have served. If that applies to you, make an appointment with the states incentive manager to get the real scoop, so you know what to expect.

Response by 1SG Eddie Smith made May 17 at 2019 10:47 AM

1SG Eddie Smith — Fri, 17 May 2019 10:47:53 -0400

During my military I did the same thing, NG to active duty, my NG unit fully supported me.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2019 10:54 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 May 2019 10:54:02 -0400

First, when you are in a civilian status there is zero repercussions. Second, the NG can't really do crap to you.

Response by CSM Danny S. made May 23 at 2019 9:37 AM

CSM Danny S. — Thu, 23 May 2019 09:37:18 -0400

At some point your unit will find out that you want to go to Active Duty. They can't hold that against you, but you should inform your leadership. Any good leader should be supportive of you unless you have done something to lose that trust. Finally it is your career and you have to manage it how you see fit and transitioning soldiers happens all the time. The only draw backs will be any kind of bonus or contract perk that you may have to pay back.