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Is the list of the business rules always updating on the website with the jobs available TODAY or is that just the jobs that were available in February of 2020!?
Im a prior NG soldier. Everything you said is spot on. I went through the same process last year. Here's an additional tip for those that want to go from NG/RESERVE to active duty, be sure you have records of time in services (since the day you join the army ) in you ako account. Your TIS wont count if you do not have proof of active days in the NG/Reserves. My ERB states I came straight from AIT on FEB of 2020 when I actually graduated in 2017. So I have to retrack everything and get it right. To this day, I'm still waiting for my TIS to be updated so I can get my E5. Otherwise, I would have to wait another 2 years of active service to get my promotion status.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing and I didn’t factor that into this video. I’ll be sure to add it in 2022 lol Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
@@TEAMSWARTZ when NG/Res soldier to go inproccessing at their new duty station, there will be a civilian who supposed to add up their active days. They will create a 1506. This is a must have or else the soldier's pay and TIS will be inaccurate.
@@esther4557 so I’m slightly confused by your comment. So your TIS won’t change or it will? Do they only count your basic/ait time or do they count the whole time you were in the guard. I was trying to get promoted. Went to the P board got the thumbs up from everyone and then I get hit I don’t have the TIS
Hi this is really late, but I’m considering enlisting this month in the NG, what papers would I need to keep for the future in the event that I want to transfer to AD?
Thank you for your information. It was really helpful. Currently in the active reserve and trying to go active Duty in the army. I have 4 months on my contract. I found this information extremely helpful.
I went into the National Guard reserves to hopefully finish college, though I need more financially stability. I have full time job. Though life and the pandemic has been slowing that down drastically. To the point that I just can't support myself, and I just need to get my head right, and maybe give it another go in my late twenties, early thirties when I finish my contract.
This video was really helpful in answering my questions. I joined the army reserves not knowing that what I really wanted to do with my life. I have been wanting to go active for a while now and start my process for active next week. I am hoping this process goes smooth for me and it all works out!
I hope so too and good luck! Here’s another way incase they deny your request: FULL TIME NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVE OPPORTUNITIES: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mN6pB_nuMxo.html Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
This video answered so many questions I had. I’m glad I came across your page, i ship out for basic march 18 for the Mississippi National Guard and all your videos have been so helpful! Thank you for making them!
Thanks for your video. Please remember to turn in the DD 368 and new Active duty DD 4 from MEPS to the reserve S-1 or RPAC so we can submit it back up for the release orders. I'm currently working with the RPAC Army Reserve Personnel Action Center. I'm dealing with several Cond Releases right now. Please let me know as well if any questions for fellow Reservists wanting to submit these requests.
Thanks for sharing! At least for the Guard in my state the GC’s at MEPS handle the follow up after the new contract is signed. Thanks for sharing and def valuable info!
What does one do without much help from their unit? My son has been out of basic since Dec 2020 he submitted his packet through his proper chain and it’s been returned several times for what ever reasons , he is brushed off and don’t get the guidance to help him. He is struggling financially because of the pandemic and trying to find help as a reservist is like talking to the air! He is basically told we done our part it’s out of our hands , but when he shows for battle assembly it’s been returned 🤭 He calls his NCO they tell him they will call back and never do ,they all have been AD he is the lowest man on the Totem pole so he feels like he’s not being heard, Im so disappointed and feel helpless for my soldier. Same story every time
DD form 368 needs to be sign by the first general officer in your chain of command. As an active duty recruiter I saw quite a few applicants want to transfer and not one DD form 368 got signed.
Yes, but the final approval authority for the Guard is as described within this video. The TAG or the G1. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
So nice of you! I do my best to research each topic, create bullet points of discussion before hitting record. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
@@TEAMSWARTZ much Appreciated I am in the process of joining the National Guard so your videos really did clear up my choice and path to choice so again thank you
I appreciate the content you’re putting out. I’m still a little nervous about BCT, but I feel some better after watching a lot of your videos. Shipping out on July 27th to Fort Leonard Wood!
If you’re reading this, learn a bit from my issues I’ve had thus far in transferring. 1. My packet has got sent back TWICE at various levels for small details being missed by S1. Ask whoever’s handling your packet (respectfully) to please double check every box that it’s filled out correctly. 2. Understand this process can be incredibly long. Basically between lazy personnel at S1, and forms getting sent back, my process has now been about 7 months total. And that’s just getting the packet to division (which is hopefully the final approval authority). My packet could easily be sent back at any time now for some other unforeseen issue. So all in all IF my packet gets approved, I’m looking at basically no less than 9 months from packet being put together to final approval. This is not an easy process, nor is it a quick process. I’ll update this comment when I get a final answer.
Thanks for sharing and unfortunately we have minimalists within the ranks that make things like this far more challenging than it needs to be. Paperwork is conducted by your unit and processed throughout the COC. Good luck! Thank you so very much for watching this video, sharing your story and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Glad to hear that. With the new IPPS-A it’s supposed to be really good. Hopefully! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Is it possible to do a video like this one but for officers please? Also when you go from reserve/national guard to active you could possibly lose your rank and have to go down one rank as well correct? By the way it’s one of the best videos I’ve ever seen for the army/national guard. You really know your stuff! You’re like a warrant officer! God bless you and your family
I’ll add it to my list and thank you for sharing your suggested video idea. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
@@jeffreyflorez8756 i put a letter that was short but to the point explaining my reasoning and i asked for an update every week on its status from my S1. I've heard the pandemic has helped push it faster according to other soldiers who were with me in reception going from reserves/guard.
I am an ARA and I can tell you that this packet is a thorn in my side. The basic forms in this video is spot on. However like SFC Swartz says it also depends on what your chain of command wants within this packet. Remember the saying you can add to but not take away from the regulation. One example being in the 4187, and the soldier justification memo has to specifically talk about being offered deployment, ADOS, AGR program to try to fix what ever the issue is like financial problems to keep you in the reserves. As far as continually following up with your Admin rep in your unit I tell all of my soldiers to continually check in with me. Like he said we have alot on our plate (specially when under staffed) and when everyone's issue is the most important it makes it hard at time to prioritize things. However I do ask the soldiers to go through their NCO chain as much as possible. That way they are in the loop as well. But with the timing from start to finish in my experience can be way longer than 45 days. Assuming everything in the packet is 100% correct. For it to go all the way up the chain and back has taken as long as 6 months. Remember that's not including if there are any errors that need to be fixed, or someone higher thinks that their interpretation of the regulation is correct and kicks it back to be changed to fit what they think is the correct. I love my job, I love my job, I love my job.....lol
Th ask for the insight and for adding or sharing your thoughts on this topic. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
WOWWWW!!! I am a prior active duty Marine who went Army National Guard. I wanted to go Active Duty and have submitted a 368 form myself. All of this advice is priceless! If I had seen this video before it would have made the whole process a lot easier. In the end, they only allowed my 368 to be active for 5 months. This was not near enough time though. Keep in mind the Active Duty side of things CAN NOT start anything until that 368 is approved. So that means after it's approved (which is going to take many months) you only have those 4-8 months (however long they grant you. In my case it was 5) to complete everything. That's MEPS, wavier, etc. Anything and everything. Between the time it takes all of that to get approved, especially someone like me who was prior service, that just isn't a realistic time frame. Especially if you wanted to go Officer. Then a 368 isn't even really an option because you do not have the time for that. You would have to have pull some crazy extensions on your 368 if you plan on going Officer or WO. Believe me, I tried. Basically, if you wanted to go Guard/Reserve to Active Duty then enlisted is possible assuming you have a very easy path. For me, I had eye waivers that needed to be submitted to MEPS before I could even go (even though in the end it didn't matter). All of that takes weeks and months, especially during COVID times. Keep in mind there are many reasons why you might get approved. I was prior service and therefore was not MOS qualified and had no bonus. If you had ANY INCENTIVES given to you, that will be a factor. That means sign-on bonus, AIT length, all of that. You might be requested to give back all of that if you wanted to go active. It's overall a very very complicated process. This video does a good job though of shedding some light on the battle you are in for. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors. This video is amazing. Please keep up content like this sir
Thanks a million for all your kind words, sharing your experience and insights in your experience and for taking the time to comment. Best wishes and stay blessed!
Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and hope you can find everything you need to make a well informed decision!
This was extremely helpful thank you! I’m at my ba rn my first sergeant was already notified that I wanted to switch over to active he told me he told me to get a contact with a recruiter I contacted my old recruiter and well I was just lost lmao but this was extremely helpful
I was dumb and didn't read between the lines that you don't get to live on base in barracks, and that "Full Time" or whatever it's called is hard to get and can take years. I'm a few weeks away from basic and I'm smashing the DD-368 button like it's Jeoprady. All I wanted was 3 hots and a cot, and I played myself. When it comes to recruiters understand it's a game-not-the-player kind of deal (more or less) and the only person to blame is myself. All that being said, do not make my mistake. Even if it takes months and you're about to sign the dotted line, ask the Liason everything you asked your recruiter and if it smells fishy ask to go home, speak with whomever you trust the most, and decide. I have to go through more bs to get what I wanted, and I'll have to wait a year from now to even begin the process. Thank you for making this video, if only I had the Delorian
@@dontspeaktoelectrohead1491 you’re currently in the Guard/Reserve? FULL TIME NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVE OPPORTUNITIES: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mN6pB_nuMxo.html
@@dontspeaktoelectrohead1491 Gotcha… Well, checkout that video and hopefully it s all works out. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! BEST WAYS TO PREPARE FOR BASIC TRAINING: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vqLsMq6IKaQ.html BASIC TRAINING PACKING LIST: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Rm16JdkrbEE.html
@@Baba-to7qd hey, sorry for the late reply. I did start my process as soon as I got back from AIT. I submitted everything I needed to on July 22, now I'm just waiting for a signature. My commander recently signed my counseling, however still waiting for my conditional release to come back. I will keep you updated.
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I am an Army Reservist at the moment and I have been doing research on this for the future, I am wondering if getting and accepting the HPSP scholarship for medical school would be a compelling reason to go from Army reserves to active duty to get conditional release? Also, thank you so much for your amazing videos!! :)
I’d double check with an Active Duty AMEDD Recruiter honestly. They’ll tell you how it works and what are the requirements. I know Prior Service to include in service Guard/Reserve going AD have to abide by the PS Business Rules. It’s linked in description I’ve linked in my video here: GUARD TO ACTIVE DUTY: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QWCfrIxVyHQ.html Good luck and best wishes!
Team Swartz...thanks for all the valuable information you provide to the public!! Furthermore, I do have an important question to ask you. Does the state of North Carolina have a kicker for the Army National Guard? What are the differences between N.Y. & N.C.?
Kicker is not state specific. The rules are the same regardless of state with the exception it may be tied to the states Top Ren Critical MOS List. It’s an Incentive and will require you to have a 50% AFQT or higher on the ASVAB Test, sign up for 6yrs if otherwise qualified for it. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I spoke with you a few times before my 22 weeks of infantry OSUT and you helped me out through my guard process tremendously. I was wondering if I could get ahold of you again but I don’t have your number anymore. Thank you 🙏🏽 let me know
What happens when you are ETSing from the guard & want to go AD? I was AD as a 25b went NG for a 1 year contract & now thinking about going AD again? Do I need these forms or steps? I would be regularly ETSing from the guard? Would I just sign a new AD contract?
Make sure your complete your PHA before ETS’ing so that your Army Recruiter can have you avoid a new MEPS Medical exam. I’d say start 1-2mo in advance and understand that for the most part the prior service business rules apply but verify if there’s an update to these here: PRIOR SERVICE BUSINESS RULES: armyreenlistment.com/site/prior-service-business-rules/ You’ll ETS, receive a NGB 22 (National Guards version of a discharge document) and discharge orders. Then you can go through the regular army recruiter for a new contract with active duty. Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Extremely insightful! Well-done. Question: let's say that you've got an E7 with the Army National Guard with 23 years experience, two deployments under belt, no red flags and easily can pass PT. Is looking to go either AGR or Active for 2-3 years (is under the maximum age limit), then wishes to retire. Would you recommend one over the other? If so, could you please elaborate on why? Financial hardship/struggle to find full-time work would be the reason TYIA
Not knowing a few details to your unique situation and circumstances but yes, if you want to apply for and get on some temporary full time orders for a few years for financial reason, definitely go for it. It will add more retirement points for when you retire as a reservist, which increases the monthly retirement payments. By how much not sure for this area of knowledge isn’t something I’ve done a whole lot of research in. I did a video on full time opportunities within the guard here: FULL TIME NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVE OPPORTUNITIES: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mN6pB_nuMxo.html Hope this helps and good luck! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I like it . I am currently in the army reserve And looking forward to transfer in either another State .How should I do that? I wish I all these tips before joining the army
Same process with the DD368 Request. With current events with each branch of service struggling to recruit and retain service members, expect a delay in the process and a possible denial. Worst case scenario, you can switch at the time you ETS. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck!
Hey Sgt, I asked your for this video awhile ago, glad you made it happen, i’m not sure if I could go active duty because of age, already got a waiver to get in the guard so, do you know if there is a age limit?
Prior Service is treated differently and won’t be an issue except, you’ll have to worry about Time in Service and Time in Grade for Rank while on Active Duty. They have timelines for how long you can hold a particular rank before you’d have to be discharged for essentially not growing and moving up in the ranks in a timely manner. Make sense? Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Exactly how described within this video. Good luck and best wishes! DON’T JOIN THE ARMY UNTIL YOU WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dVCY7tFWSLA.html ACTIVE DUTY vs GUARD/RESERVE: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dQ0hzDTvDdA.html Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Not until you meet the guidance I shared within this video you commented below. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes!
What happens if a Reserve soldier finishes his 6 years contract and he wants to sign a new contract of 4 years active? For the 20 years retirement purposes, they count both contracts or the soldier loses his first 6 years?
All are creditable for retirement but understand that all years will be factored in for reserve retirement and for active duty, you’ll need 20 years active to get active duty retirement. I’ll be doing a video on this in the future so stay tuned. Thanks for the question!
I’m currently in the Texas national guard, I’m about to get deployed on the 1st of November for 12 months by then I’m going to have like 6 months left of my contract. So there is really no point of me of going through that process if my contract is about to to be over and I can just go active right away right??
If my memory serves me correctly if you’re 6mo and under to your ETS, the Conditional Release will not be authorized. You’ll be required to wait it out. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I really need you here. Is that list of he business rules updated or is that just the list that came out in February of 2020 or are those the current jobs available at the moment?
Do you get discharge papers with character of service when you transfer from USAR to ARNG? I got an approved 368 to transfer do to unit reorganization and the desire to take a job that required me to be in the ARNG after 2 years of being in the USAR. VA is saying I NEED to show character of service for the 2 years in the USAR despite having orders and the 368.
You’ll need your discharge orders from the USAR. However, most VA benefits require 6yr part time service or 90 consecutive days of qualifying federal active service other than BCT/AIT or OSUT. Which VA thing are you trying to qualify for?
My husband just shipped out 1/16 for Fort Leonard Wood. Army Reserve MOS 12N. It's been his lifelong dream to enlist. He is 34 yrs old. We have a child and chose Reserve as the best option for stability for our family life right now. You mentioned transitioning to Active Duty from Reserve in this video. What about re-enlisting as Active Duty AFTER completely your 6 yr contract with Reserves? How does that work?
Congrats and thanks for watching. That works too. Just need a copy of their Discharge Order from the Army Reserve and reapply like he joined the Reserve. My recommendation is he makes sure he completes his annual PHA/Physical Health Assessment so as to avoid redoing the whole MEPS process when going active duty. Instead of going active duty he may wanna checkout AGR positions within the Reserve. FULL TIME NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVE OPPORTUNITIES: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mN6pB_nuMxo.html Good luck and best wishes in his Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it!
Thank you SFC for the video. I have a question. If I leave AD, go reserve, is the chances of me getting back into AD higher? Or it doesn’t matter? I plan to get out AD, go to school full time to be an officer. Does that increase my chances to getting back into AD if I’m an officer?
You’ll have to follow the business rules I’ve posted beneath this video. It’s restrictive but if you go OCS it shouldn’t be that difficult. If you do ROTC you’ll make it way easier to commission AD. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Same process as stated and discussed within this video. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 and Good Luck! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Does the Army Reserve still have the program where 17 year old can do there BCT in there Summer break of Junior year of High School then do there AIT once they graduate High School a year latter? I knew a friend in High School who did this program back in the 90's.
Yes, both Guard & Reserve have the Split Training Option as a High School Junior, 17yro or older and on track to graduate on time. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Hey there SFC. Just stumbled upon your video over this topic. I'm currently on my 4th out of 6 years in the Arkansas NG and have been in a rut for awhile. I'm 28, single with no kids and honestly have been thinking about making the switch. I just finished up BLC as a specialist and was wondering does rank and such transfer? Also, I have an LOD from basic for a stress fracture that happened and am currently on permanent profile for running (I do the rowwing event on ACFT). I'm guessing that would disqualify me from being able to switch? I would love to do active duty as I need a change of scenery and pace in my life and love the comradity the army offers. Thank you for the video and any help you could offer 😊 🙏
I support it and think you should drop your request. You’ll keep your Specialist rank for sure and as long as it’s a permanent profile, you’re Gucci. Go for it man!
Correct, Only the National Guard does a contract start the day you Enlist. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I wonder how it works with going direct commission behavioral health specialist as an enlisted reservist. I have about 1.5 years left before I finish my doctorate. I still have 5 years left on my reservist contract. I assume it's a similar release process like you mentioned.
* stupid question alert, I'm sure lol* When switching from Reserves/guard to AD and all goes well. Can the SM reclass, before going to their first duty station as AD. Lastly, what about bonuses that a SM has received ( for their MOS, quick ship, ect.) are we required to pay that back if your Reserves/guard contract isn't complete? Thanks! Your videos are the best.
MOS opportunities are based on the Prior Service Business Rules which you can find here: PRIOR SERVICE BUSINESS RULES: armyreenlistment.com/site/prior-service-business-rules/ As for the Bonus, you’ll have to pay back a pro-rated rate for the unserved portion of the Bonus contract length. For easy numbers let’s say you signed a three year contract with a $9k bonus and you completed 2yrs so far with one year left. You’ll owe $3k for that one year left of your contract you won’t be completing. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I’d double check to see if you need to resubmit. That’s wild! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck!
This was extremely helpful I’m a junior in high school, I am looking to join the national guard to get through college and do rotc in college, I want to transfer to active duty after college to continue my experience/education in what job I want. I just don’t know how easy it is to transfer in that situation.
When I’m ROTC, although you’re in the Guard, you can choose to commission directly to Active Duty and not require a conditional release. At least in the way but otherwise, you’ll be required to get one completed. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Quick question, do you have any guidance on doing this process as an officer? I am currently a mustang (E-6) going through OCS. I graduate in two weeks. I REALLY want to switch branches and would like to see if I could drop the 368 before BOLC and switch if possible. Any insight? Have you worked one of these before?
Won’t federally recognize you until you’re BOLC qualified and the process is different. Im not sure specifically but I’m told you have to go through HRC. Good luck and best wishes! Once transferred… please let me know so I can do a video to help out other officers looking to do the same.
If you go Guard, you can search for possible deployments on TourOfDuty.mil or something to that extent. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I don’t know if this is the right place to ask you a question but here it goes,how old can I be to be an officer if I go enlisted as 11b I’m 32 years old?
OCS OPTION OVERVIEW: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JTAfIMhY6pI.html Depends on the component of the U.S. Army you’re joining but checkout the above video for more details. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck!
I’m in the Reserves right now with a few months left on my contract. I want to go active. Is it possible I can just get a new active duty contract for my re-enlistment or would I still have to go through the whole condition release process?
Talk with your Battalion Career Counselor. They may be able to do so for you or you can meet with your local AD Army Recruiter and begin the process. Once your Discharge Document has been published they can contract you but will have to follow the PS Business Rules as described within my video and the current rules at the time are posted below in the description area. No need to conditional release if your ETS is near. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I got denied to go Active, I'm in the reserves btw, my recruiter put me in the reserves, it sucks, I feel like my life is ruined cause of this, I really wanted to do the 20 years, no idk what to do, it's messed up
Ask your unit for the link or how you apply for AGR/ADOS or any full time positions within the Reserve. Same thing but within the Reserve. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck!
Unfortunately regulation doesn’t allow active duty to conditionally release to Guard/Reserve. You’re going to have to finish your contract first and then transfer. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
So I ETS this December and I’ve been considering active Duty for quite some time. I want to do more than just one weekend a month in the Guard. Currently, The guard is offering a 20K lump sum reenlistment bonus for another six year contract so I’ve been considering that option too. Would it be easier to just “get out” of the guard first, and then reenlist with an active duty recruiter? I also have a two year standby as part of my original contract. Do I still have to go through my unit to switch to active duty if I don’t sign a new contract with the guard?
Don’t stay Guard because of the money. Never do anything for money. Do it because it’ll make you happy and you just told me that you’re not happy enough to remain in the Guard. Go scratch that itch and go active duty. Make sure your PHA is up to date and start the process with your Active Duty Recruiter 30 days out. Once you obtain your NGB22 or Discharge orders you can go active duty. Your guard unit has nothing to do with that unless you’re applying for a conditional release. Between you and me, the state isn’t going to release you due to low numbers currently. You can def try regardless what I say but don’t hold your breath. Good luck and best wishes!
Tour of Duty website and apply for other deployments, T10/32, OTOT, ADOS, etc… Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Question, is it possible to do the paperwork in a way that I would not have a break in service and without doing a 368? I was 4 yrs active and went to guard for 3 yrs( ets coming up). I signed my guard paperwork nearly 4-5 months before I ets'd. Everyone I talk to (different branches) all mention the 368 . But I want to finish this contract and transition back into active duty. Is there not a way to sign a contract without doing a 368 and before my ETS?
Which state are you in? All you need to do is make sure your PHA is complete and updated. Speak to your local Recruiter to complete and submit your application, have them make copies of all your source documents and prepare you to do papers only once you receive your discharge document. Unfortunately states are taking their sweet time in processing discharges. Good luck and best wishes!
@@TEAMSWARTZ since day 1, you helped me get started in the National Guard here in the bx on September 3rd. Now im waiting to start basic training in June 😎
i got out of active last year, served 5 1/2 yrs. currently reserve and been for a yr. Grass was Definity not greener and im 99.999% sure i want to go back to active. i know this process is the same but would it be easier since i was active already or will i face the same dilemma to get back in?
Same process but you might need able to use your PHA in lieu of a meps medical exam. I’d that what you mean? Also you’ll have to floor the prior service business rules too. PRIOR SERVICE BUSINESS RULES: armyreenlistment.com/site/prior-service-business-rules/
Hi. I have a question. My husband, who has been in the guard for about 10 years now, only joined the guard through a cat 4 (waiver) due to high line scores, but failed the asvab. Will he have to retake the asvab before trying to transfer to active Army ? He’s getting different answers from recruiters. Also, I looked at the business rules and don’t see his mos (91p). Does that mean he would have to wait for that mos to appear there, or will he need to reclassify? I apologize if these are silly questions. I’m just the spouse of a service member. Thanks so much!
The AFQT requirement for scoring 31 and above is only for initial entry into the military. As long as his scores are on a REDD report it has a copy of his official scores, retesting isn’t necessary if he’s got line scores for the MOS’s or opportunities interested in. If going Active Duty in the Regular Army, Prior Service rules will apply: PRIOR SERVICE BUSINESS RULES: armyreenlistment.com/site/prior-service-business-rules/ If going Guard or Reserve, any MOS that he’s otherwise qualified for and available is an option for him. Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
my dream is to be a policeman and be part of the national guard. If I'm part of the national guard, is there any way that the national guard will allow me to finish the police academy?
Yes, the National Guard has a program in place to... for a lack of a better word, “PAUSE” your contract. So the ING or Inactive National Guard allows you for limited, various reasons to place yourself in ING for up to 6mo to allow soldier to do what’s needed. In your case, the Police Academy. So, for however many months you’re on the ING will extend your current contract by that many months. Also, Bonus Tip: you can utilize your GI Bill during the Police Academy as well. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I can never get a solid response. All I ever get is you have to go through HRC. I wish I had more info for ya… Thank you so very much for watching and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
In your opinion, do you think people should take this route and test out NG first and then Active? Or would you recommend going active first then NG? Currently trying to make this tough decision
Only you can make that choice but I do have a couple of videos that might be able to help you make your own choice. ACTIVE DUTY vs GUARD/RESERVE: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dQ0hzDTvDdA.html DON’T JOIN THE ARMY UNTIL YOU WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dVCY7tFWSLA.html Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 and Good Luck!!!
Once the conditional release is approved and you are able to start the process with the recruiter to join active duty, would you still have to go through meps again and do a physical screening again? Also what if you waited to join active duty after your ANG contract, is it possible to still be able to avoid meps physical?
In your first option, your valid PHA will help you avoid a MEPS Medical. In the second option, a valid PHA will do the same providing you can sign your contract within 6mo or less from date of discharge the Guard. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck!
I am currently enlisted in the guard. I’ve been in almost 3 years have a perfect record. I switched from 13F to 11B so I have both MOS’s. I deployed for a year as well. I’m looking to go to college and become an officer on the active side. Would I be an O1E with 5 years guard? After two years of ROTC Ik you have to sign with them so it’d end me at 5 years? Would I get at least 4 years counted to be an O1E?
Years of service is years of service regardless if officer or enlisted. Once you commission you’ll be a 2LT. As you know, you’re in ROTC as a Guard member but you can elect to commission in any one component of the Army. So you can commission into active duty. One of my soldiers/friend went that route. Good luck and best wishes!
Does prior service rules deny you from going reserves to active duty in your MOS if there aren’t any vacancies for your MOS? How does that work? Am I simply SOL for wanting to switch back and now I have this 368 going through I’m going to be stuck on the fence because the Army doesn’t need my MOS…I don’t understand
I address that in the video. You can only get what’s based on the business rules for PS and only if there are vacancies. I’m sorry to hear that. Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 Good luck!!
OCS OPTION OVERVIEW: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JTAfIMhY6pI.html You can possibly go AD as described within the video but worst case scenario, the end of your contract. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
That’s a really good question and if you DM me on Instagram @TeamSwartz or email me, I’ll look it up in the regulation and confirm with our IST Coordinator. Email is in the description area…
Keep watching for I address all three of these questions in the video. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Based on the needs of the Army unless you’re qualified for duty station of choice option they have currently. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I doubt you respond this long away from publish date but. I got my ID with the gaurd and I want to go active now. My recruiter told me I'd have to get through BCT first because I already have weekend drills and the ID. Is this true?
Thank you for commenting your question and I address this in my video… Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
When your contract is over, yes and you’ll typically go through HRC for this if I’m not mistaken. This process for Officers is not my expertise and when I ask around, I typically get passed around until I give up looking when searching for definitive answers. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
It’ll be spoken when you’re being counseled. You should write your reasons in the rebuttal portion where you sign your counseling statement. As long as you state around what I share in the video, will increase the chances for a more favorable outcome. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good Luck!
Haha That’s awesome. After your Reserve time I’d love to possibly do an interview on your perspective and experience in all three components. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
I'm going Army reserve OCS. Is it harder or easier to activate? I'm going CBRN branch. Thanks. My husband is an enlisted Sgt as well. We will be Dual military if that makes any difference.
It's probably about the same but it might be a little harder bc you will have more responsibilities since you will likely be a PL and I would guess that will make it either be a longer process or in a given case be nearly impossible
When you say activate, are your referring to having the ability to volunteer to deploy with another unit in the event your current unit is not currently deploying or? Dual Military and volunteering isn't going to make a difference but if you volunteer without your spouse, you'll understand you'll be away from them for that mission. DM me on Instagram @TeamSwartz if you'd like to take this convo further. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Hello thank you for this video! My release is at the state G1 for approval. Would you know how long this takes and who will reach out to me when it’s complete?
Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Your recruiter will reach out to you when decided on and that could take as little as 2 weeks to 180 days with 45-60 days being the norm.
@@TEAMSWARTZ I completed the entire packet not too long ago, the letter etc, etc. I am currently waiting for it too get approved and go up the chain, Just getting LHIs done have no idea how long I have to wait mh recruiters told me february/march it'll get approved, ARMY Reserves here thanks for the video
@@sonny_3033 I'm just about to get the 368 form once my active duty recruiter gets back from leave, I'm infantry so hopefully I get this shit done fast, we should talk about it and tell me about your process
That should be fine and accepted due to the fact it’s permanent. Temporary wouldn’t t be authorized. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
Read your bonus Addendum up signed at the time you were signing your contract for details what would specifically happen but I’d expect to repay a prorated amount. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼
