When applying to become AGR, do you stay with the same reserve unit or do you automatically get put in another reserve unit somewhere else?

2021-09-02T01:09:06-04:00

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2021 1:48 AM

2021-09-02T01:48:40-04:00

You go to whatever slot you are applying to. AGR is not you being at your unit in your job, just in AD. You apply for an AGR position that has an opening

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2021 10:22 AM

2021-09-02T10:22:30-04:00

You are Active Duty for the Reserves/Guard. You PCS just like anyone else. You may stay, but you stand a higher chance of being sent to a different unit.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2021 11:08 AM

2021-09-02T11:08:21-04:00

It all depends on where the slots are. if your unit has any you could stay there, but if not you're moving.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2021 1:02 PM

2021-09-02T13:02:13-04:00

I would say the only way you get to stay with your current unit is if they have a slot and request you once you have been approved. Most cases they give you two or three duty locations to pick from on that first tour.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2021 1:58 PM

2021-09-02T13:58:55-04:00

Even if your unit had an opening, it would be very unlikely for you stay. If USAR, you will go needs of the army and PCS every 3 years, guaranteed. If ARNG, you apply to a specific opening and will not likely move any time soon.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2021 3:01 PM

2021-09-02T15:01:36-04:00

The HRC website states that you will PCS from at least 250 miles from your HOR. That said, I've known people who got their first assignment within that 250 miles. Whatever happens, if you get a job offer, accept it. You can go anywhere and do anything for 3 years. Don't try to negotiate a position or location. You'll get more of a selection in all of your follow-on assignments, after you have received your INDEF AGR order.