What’s the whole process on switching from Army National Guard to Active Duty? Any advice on the process?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:41:05 -0500

I know about the DD368 conditional release paperwork. I’m just wondering how the whole process would work or if anyone has gone through it before. I’ve also heard about some Air Defense Battalions getting stood up so if that would effect it? Still early in the research phase.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2019 2:46 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:46:38 -0500

Sir, from being the person vented to by a friend that just went active duty from Army National guard, it's a somewhat long process and you have to stay on top of whomever is at your unit handling the process and not be afraid to jump rank and go to the next higher person even if it means going directly to your state level.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2019 2:49 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:49:37 -0500

I'm pretty sure the officer side is a lot more complicated. There are a lot of experts here that will give good advice.
I'm just curious if you would have to give up your commission in the national guard before you apply for active duty.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2019 5:54 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 17:54:53 -0500

CPT Private RallyPoint Member You need to look up the Call to Active Duty. HRC publishes it once a year or so, and it outlines the stipulations/requirements to come to Active status. Call/email your branch manager to get more info.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2019 10:09 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:09:33 -0500

Sir, you need to call your branch a get a release from them.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made May 28 at 2019 12:08 PM

CW4 Craig Urban — Tue, 28 May 2019 12:08:28 -0400

Apply and move on. I worked for usarec as a cw3. Logistics chief. Transportation officer was gay. He retired as a major. Good enough.