What timeline or requirements are there for a conditional release timing in the Reserve component?

Sgt Nathan R — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 09:59:24 -0400

Looking for information regarding any sort of timeline or required “time on station” within a reserve component before being able to apply for conditional release.

- Navy Reserves to Army National Guard
- less than an year in the reserves, still haven’t been to new MOS school
- already competed 8 years Active Duty within the Marine Corps

Anyone with a similar issue?

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2019 10:36 AM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:36:03 -0400

The Army has different packets for condition release, if you're new to your contract vs. Several years into one but it doesn't stop you from applying.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2019 3:42 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:42:46 -0400

As far as a time period, I cannot be 100% sure. I’m sure the more time you have at your current station the better. It does help to write a letter explaining why you wish to be released when you submit your request. I went ARNG to active duty, however I wrote a letter of hardship explaining why joining active duty would help me, and I believe that’s what helped me out the most.