https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/will-i-keep-my-rank-if-i-go-from-national-guard-to-active-duty <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When my contract ends i&#39;m thinking of going active duty. The thing is, will i keep my rank if i keep the same mos or will i be demoted? This may seem like a stupid question, but If i end up changing my mos can i also keep my current rank? I just want to know if anyone has any similar experience with transitioning from NG to active duty. Thanks in advance. Sat, 05 Dec 2015 21:59:16 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/will-i-keep-my-rank-if-i-go-from-national-guard-to-active-duty <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When my contract ends i&#39;m thinking of going active duty. The thing is, will i keep my rank if i keep the same mos or will i be demoted? This may seem like a stupid question, but If i end up changing my mos can i also keep my current rank? I just want to know if anyone has any similar experience with transitioning from NG to active duty. Thanks in advance. SGT Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 05 Dec 2015 21:59:16 -0500 2015-12-05T21:59:16-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/will-i-keep-my-rank-if-i-go-from-national-guard-to-active-duty?n=1153865&urlhash=1153865 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Years ago you wouldn&#39;t but the military has changed so much, I will have to find out when you do. MAJ David Vermillion Sat, 05 Dec 2015 22:01:43 -0500 2015-12-05T22:01:43-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/will-i-keep-my-rank-if-i-go-from-national-guard-to-active-duty?n=1153867&urlhash=1153867 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I did when I went from the reserves to active duty. But that was in 1979. And some people on active duty resent it. TSgt Kenneth Ellis Sat, 05 Dec 2015 22:03:06 -0500 2015-12-05T22:03:06-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/will-i-keep-my-rank-if-i-go-from-national-guard-to-active-duty?n=1153873&urlhash=1153873 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Rank normally remains unchanged when going from AGR to RA. Your recruiter will inform you of the variables during your chosen time to transfer services. My recommendation is for you to contact your local recruiter on Monday Morning to find out what your options currently are as positions will open monthly, sometimes quarterly and unfortunately in some cases only once for the year. Good luck with your decision, I think it&#39;s a good one. SFC Eric Williams Sat, 05 Dec 2015 22:06:11 -0500 2015-12-05T22:06:11-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/will-i-keep-my-rank-if-i-go-from-national-guard-to-active-duty?n=1153934&urlhash=1153934 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You should be able to keep your rank depending on how long you've been out! SSG Joe Jordan Sat, 05 Dec 2015 22:51:23 -0500 2015-12-05T22:51:23-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/will-i-keep-my-rank-if-i-go-from-national-guard-to-active-duty?n=1153961&urlhash=1153961 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You keep your rank when going active from national guard no matter what mos you choose... Your recruiter can inform you of the best option to keep your rank SPC Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 05 Dec 2015 23:08:46 -0500 2015-12-05T23:08:46-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/will-i-keep-my-rank-if-i-go-from-national-guard-to-active-duty?n=1154022&urlhash=1154022 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your best bet is to enlist into an MOS that is needed. 15W (Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator) and 15E (Unmanned Aircraft Systems Maintenance) is undermanned, promotions are quick, they feed into a Warrant Officer MOS, UAS are the wave of the future, and they will only get better and under higher demand. While the rest of the Army is downsizing, 15W/15E/150U are only getting larger. If you like Aviation and like Computers then this is the MOS for you. Ok, I&#39;m done recruiting now. Back to the war. CW4 Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 06 Dec 2015 00:00:20 -0500 2015-12-06T00:00:20-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/will-i-keep-my-rank-if-i-go-from-national-guard-to-active-duty?n=1154054&urlhash=1154054 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You should keep your rank but at one time if there were no open slots for an mos they used to give you a slot at a lower rank the called it a mandatory reduction in rank due to the need of the Army going from National Guard to Active component but that was a long time ago and I think was for E-4 and below SPC David Glines Sun, 06 Dec 2015 00:44:46 -0500 2015-12-06T00:44:46-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/will-i-keep-my-rank-if-i-go-from-national-guard-to-active-duty?n=1154610&urlhash=1154610 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As long as you bring a copy of your promotion order's with you SSG John Caples Sun, 06 Dec 2015 11:32:11 -0500 2015-12-06T11:32:11-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/will-i-keep-my-rank-if-i-go-from-national-guard-to-active-duty?n=1159539&urlhash=1159539 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It depends on if you are filling an E 5 slot going back in. As of right now they have E5 and E6 slots available for certain MOS'S SSG Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 08 Dec 2015 09:45:58 -0500 2015-12-08T09:45:58-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/will-i-keep-my-rank-if-i-go-from-national-guard-to-active-duty?n=1159691&urlhash=1159691 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>All ranks are determined by the needs of the Army. The Army typically does what is called a rank determination when you come back to Active duty. Usually you keep your rank if you're an E5 and below. You sometimes lose it as an E6, and usually as an E7. Asking RallyPoint won't answer the question of whether YOU will retain your rank. That's as random as whether you will get an enlistment bonus. Meaning, strengths will determine. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 08 Dec 2015 10:35:17 -0500 2015-12-08T10:35:17-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/will-i-keep-my-rank-if-i-go-from-national-guard-to-active-duty?n=1163030&urlhash=1163030 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>From my understanding you drop down one rank SGT Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 09 Dec 2015 12:13:44 -0500 2015-12-09T12:13:44-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/will-i-keep-my-rank-if-i-go-from-national-guard-to-active-duty?n=1315251&urlhash=1315251 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SGT,<br />There is a possibility of being administratively demoted if you cross over to active duty. Just depends on the needs of the army, your level of experience, and any active time you already have. Really it just boils down to the needs of the Army. If you want to stay an E-5, get on MOBCOP (mobcop.army.mil) and apply for tours. <br />-MSG Reeve MSG Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:26:03 -0500 2016-02-19T14:26:03-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/will-i-keep-my-rank-if-i-go-from-national-guard-to-active-duty?n=3601639&urlhash=3601639 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Dlackbird1 SSG Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 05 May 2018 04:43:11 -0400 2018-05-05T04:43:11-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/will-i-keep-my-rank-if-i-go-from-national-guard-to-active-duty?n=4415719&urlhash=4415719 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I faced that predicament. Unfortunately there are few alternatives. SFC Patrick Machayo Sun, 03 Mar 2019 05:08:07 -0500 2019-03-03T05:08:07-05:00 2015-12-05T21:59:16-05:00