What was your experience moving from enlisted Army National Guard to active duty Army Warrant Officer Pilot?

2020-05-26T11:01:18-04:00

I have been in the Army NG for 12 years and I find myself spending more time focusing on my military career than my civilian career as a GS employee.

I have been a SSG for six years. The NG promotes based off of open slots and it will be a long time before I am promoted.

My husband is active duty Army and enlisted. We have PCS'd twice and though it is not difficult to find a job, I feel like I am starting over each time or "waiting for the next person to retire" to advance. Almost the same situation I am in with the National Guard.

I believe going active duty may alleviate this issue.

Has anyone gone from enlisted National Guard to active duty Army Pilot?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2020 6:12 PM

2020-05-26T18:12:58-04:00

All the information you will need is found on the USAREC website. You will need to complete a WOFT packet and be selected to attend WOCS then WOFT. You will also need a DA 368 releasing you from the national guard.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2020 5:32 AM

2020-05-27T05:32:53-04:00

I transferred from the Reserve to active. Go to a local recruiter with your 368 and have them put the packet in for you. You will in-process at MEPS and ship directly to Rucker for WOCS. Good luck!

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2025-09-07T16:13:43-04:00

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