What steps should I take to minimize professional risk while pursuing an AGR interstate transfer?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 08:13:59 -0400

I am currently in the AGR program and have accepted another AGR position in another state. My IST is complete and has been reviewed by NGB but my current state is telling me I must resign from AGR before they will amend my orders and release me to be moved to My new state, i am concerned that resigning my current position could open the door for things being overlooked and I end up with a break in service, missed pay, and lost benefits for my family, help?

Response by SSG Andy Dietrich made Apr 9 at 2020 8:19 AM

SSG Andy Dietrich — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 08:19:15 -0400

Did this last month. So your end date where you are at needs to be the day before you start the new orders. Took two mo the of back and forth, NGB got involved. Both commands were fine with the transfers, it was AGR HRO that was the issue. Best of luck. By the way, they accidentally discharged me a week early but the gaining state came through and picked me up the day after. No break in service. This was NJ to NY

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Apr 9 at 2020 8:20 AM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 08:20:39 -0400

What assurances has the new state given you ? What are your perceived gains in the move ?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2020 9:40 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:40:09 -0400

Contact the Gaining state's Enlisted AGR manager, should be in their G1 somewhere. Talk to them about the process and make sure that it makes sense. You may have to resign from AGR in one state to transfer to another but make sure both states have that understanding. The gaining state may know a better way.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2020 9:50 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:50:20 -0400

Yes, you do have to be REFRAD before your losing state can drop you.
The gaining state can pick you up as a new gain and put you on AGR the following day, and all the paperwork can process accordingly and you may still be dropped from Tricare even though you had no break in AGR.
Your gaining G1 will have to make that manual correction for Tricare through DMDC.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2020 5:37 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:37:01 -0500

If I may ask, how did you even start this process of an IST as an AGR? I want to IST, but I’ve been told that as an AGR it’s nearly impossible.