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I am currently active duty with 8 years. I worked with the national guard for several years before deciding to go active duty. I would like to return the guard/reserve but still maintain my service counting towards retirement.
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AGRAGR Recruiter
Posted 8 y ago
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Having served as an AGR in the ARNG, the National Guard AGR requires you to hire into the position. And, sadly, it is usually a case of "who you know" in that state's ARNG. If you apply to a Title 32 position (inside the state) on your way out of the AC, don't count on getting hired straight in.
Typically, officers within a state's ARNG have to start as a Traditional TPU Soldier (Part-Time) and "earn their spurs" before they can even think of being accepted into the "club." That said, try, try, and try again... apply, apply and apply again. Start TPU and volunteer for every Active Duty Special Work (ADSW) project you can. Get involved in your state's National Guard Association and remain active. Network with the influential AGR officers in that state and be a likable asset.
Once you get on Title 32 AGR, watch your back, or you may find a dagger stuck in it. Document EVERYTHING and keep a separate record away from your office.
If you do not find success on the Title 32 side, you may pursue a Title 10 (Federal level) position. Title 10 is a slightly larger "pond" to swim in and they tend to be more concerned with how you look on paper than they are with how politically astute you are.
Typically, officers within a state's ARNG have to start as a Traditional TPU Soldier (Part-Time) and "earn their spurs" before they can even think of being accepted into the "club." That said, try, try, and try again... apply, apply and apply again. Start TPU and volunteer for every Active Duty Special Work (ADSW) project you can. Get involved in your state's National Guard Association and remain active. Network with the influential AGR officers in that state and be a likable asset.
Once you get on Title 32 AGR, watch your back, or you may find a dagger stuck in it. Document EVERYTHING and keep a separate record away from your office.
If you do not find success on the Title 32 side, you may pursue a Title 10 (Federal level) position. Title 10 is a slightly larger "pond" to swim in and they tend to be more concerned with how you look on paper than they are with how politically astute you are.
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I know a few guys that have made the transition directly from AD to USAR AGR. From what I've seen this is a little easier than trying to get NG AGR since it's done on a federal level and there's not the same nepotism as in the guard.
You submit a very simple/easy packet and they hold a quarterly board. The board only determines whether you are qualified or not; simple Y/N. If you are determined to be qualified your name/packet goes to the AGR Accessions team and they can then slot you for an assignment during the movement cycle IF there is an opening you are qualified for that cannot be filed from people already on AGR. The reserve manning cycle works the same as AD, two cycles a year. If they need you for that cycle, they'll let you know. You drop your UQR for the day before your report date to your AGR unit and that's that. If you're not selected, your packet remains good for a year in case they need you the next manning cycle. If not, you resubmit a new packet the next year and the process repeats itself.
Again this is just for Reserve, not National Guard and this is how it was in 2018. So take that for what it's worth. Below is the Accessions page on the HRC website (CAC logon required). There is FAQs, Board dates, and POCs so hopefully that can help you (or anyone else) out.
https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Active%20Guard%20and%20Reserve%20(AGR)%20Officer%20and%20Warrant%20Officer%20Program
You submit a very simple/easy packet and they hold a quarterly board. The board only determines whether you are qualified or not; simple Y/N. If you are determined to be qualified your name/packet goes to the AGR Accessions team and they can then slot you for an assignment during the movement cycle IF there is an opening you are qualified for that cannot be filed from people already on AGR. The reserve manning cycle works the same as AD, two cycles a year. If they need you for that cycle, they'll let you know. You drop your UQR for the day before your report date to your AGR unit and that's that. If you're not selected, your packet remains good for a year in case they need you the next manning cycle. If not, you resubmit a new packet the next year and the process repeats itself.
Again this is just for Reserve, not National Guard and this is how it was in 2018. So take that for what it's worth. Below is the Accessions page on the HRC website (CAC logon required). There is FAQs, Board dates, and POCs so hopefully that can help you (or anyone else) out.
https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Active%20Guard%20and%20Reserve%20(AGR)%20Officer%20and%20Warrant%20Officer%20Program
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Sir,
Look me up on global and I'll get you squared away. I've been in this business the last 15yrs. Let's talk on Monday.
Look me up on global and I'll get you squared away. I've been in this business the last 15yrs. Let's talk on Monday.
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