Posted on Mar 26, 2021
How does the process work for a state transfer in the guard?
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I’m in SC and I want to transfer to NC. The issue is that I’m in ADA and there are no ADA units in NC.
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This is still possible even though they don't have your MOS. All it takes is a unit to accept you as non-MOSQ. They will have to send you to a MOS producing school. This happens all the time when someone gets out of the Regular Army and come into the Guard. I was NC Guard in the past. I would try to find a unit that has an MOS that you are looking for and then try to conduct their readiness NCO. If they are willing to accept you then you can conduct the State's IST coordinator. I had a good friend live in GA and drill with us in NC. They wasn't compensated for it but he didn't mind.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
I would talk to a NC Guard recruiter and find out what MOS's they are short on presently and pick a couple you would be willing accept as a Reclass.
When I moved to Kentucky, I had come from a Light Infantry unit. Not a big Infantry presence in this state, so they asked if I would take a Branch Transfer to the Engineers. Two full battalions of Engineers in the state at that time and they were short on Company Grade Officers. Accepting that branch transfer expedited the move here.
When I moved to Kentucky, I had come from a Light Infantry unit. Not a big Infantry presence in this state, so they asked if I would take a Branch Transfer to the Engineers. Two full battalions of Engineers in the state at that time and they were short on Company Grade Officers. Accepting that branch transfer expedited the move here.
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CPT Lawrence Cable - It's a bit different for Officers and Enlisted in the Guard. State's have an Officer Strength Manager. They are centrally controlled. Enlisted are managed at the unit. A Recruiter would have to search unit by unit to find a slot.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
While it's true that the State Headquarters handles Officer accessions and the Recruiters are trying to fill slots in their assigned areas, they are aware of those shortages because the battalions/brigades feeds them those number (former S1). Even if it wasn't in their assigned area, they still should be able to access that information on any unit in the state. Find slots for out of state transfers is actually be the job of the IST anyway, so a phone call should get them that information.
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You have to go into an open slot for your MOS, if they don't have one, then your transfer will be denied.
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As a Guard Soldier, you have committed to serve a dual mission—defend both your state and the nation. But what happens when your personal mission takes you away from the state you swore to protect?
Whether it’s for work, family or personal issues, the National Guard understands that Soldiers may need to move to another state during their enlistment. The Interstate Transfer (IST) process allows Soldiers to transfer to a vacant slot in a different state, ensuring that they can continue fulfilling their enlistment obligation without the burden of traveling back and forth between states.
GETTING STARTED
The key to a successful IST is communication and coordination with your leadership and the unit readiness noncommissioned officer (RNCO). As soon as the need for an IST arises, the Soldier should contact their RNCO. The RNCO will determine if the Soldier is “administratively ready” (i.e., no pending Uniform Code of Military Justice or disciplinary action, flags to medical readiness status, or other administrative issues). Once they are deemed “ready,” the RNCO will then forward the Soldier’s information to the state IST coordinator. The IST coordinator will ensure a valid, vacant position exists in the gaining state.
Because it may take some time for a vacant slot to become available, it is important to communicate the need for an IST as early as possible. If a Soldier fails to coordinate the move, they risk losing their bonus, rank, military occupational specialty or even face discharge. At no time should a Soldier conduct an IST on their own without coordinating with their unit.
MAKING THE TRANSITION
Once a slot becomes available, the Soldier will receive counseling from the losing unit. This counseling will assist in identifying any issues, concerns or risks that must be addressed prior to the move. For example, if the counseling reveals that the Soldier will not be employed when arriving to the gaining state, coordination can be made with resources in the gaining state to assist them in their job search.
If the Soldier does not feel comfortable discussing issues, concerns or risks with their unit, the Soldier can contact the state IST coordinator or the Army National Guard IST Help Desk. The Help Desk is a tremendous resource, no matter how big or small the problem, so Soldiers should take advantage, says Sergeant Major Andrew Berger of the Army National Guard’s Strength Maintenance Division.
In the event that a vacant slot does not exist in the gaining state, the Soldier may need to discuss reclassing to an available MOS or taking an administrative reduction. The state IST coordinator can discuss available MOS slots within the state for each rank and recommend reclass options based on qualifications and experience. If a vacant slot exists, but at a lower rank, the Soldier may be asked to take an administrative reduction if they are not willing to reclass to an available MOS.
FINALIZING THE PAPERWORK
Once the Soldier has been placed into a gaining unit, the state IST coordinator will assist the Soldier in completing NGB Form 22, which acknowledges their acceptance into the gaining state after an enlisting officer has sworn them in. Their expiration term of service (ETS) will remain the same, unless sooner discharged by proper authority.
As soon as Soldiers have been sworn in, they’ll have 60 days to report to their new unit, and they should contact their new unit of assignment to coordinate training dates and discuss any questions or concerns. Again, IST coordinators can help with this part of the transition.
The IST Help Desk is now open seven days a week: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call [login to see] .
Whether it’s for work, family or personal issues, the National Guard understands that Soldiers may need to move to another state during their enlistment. The Interstate Transfer (IST) process allows Soldiers to transfer to a vacant slot in a different state, ensuring that they can continue fulfilling their enlistment obligation without the burden of traveling back and forth between states.
GETTING STARTED
The key to a successful IST is communication and coordination with your leadership and the unit readiness noncommissioned officer (RNCO). As soon as the need for an IST arises, the Soldier should contact their RNCO. The RNCO will determine if the Soldier is “administratively ready” (i.e., no pending Uniform Code of Military Justice or disciplinary action, flags to medical readiness status, or other administrative issues). Once they are deemed “ready,” the RNCO will then forward the Soldier’s information to the state IST coordinator. The IST coordinator will ensure a valid, vacant position exists in the gaining state.
Because it may take some time for a vacant slot to become available, it is important to communicate the need for an IST as early as possible. If a Soldier fails to coordinate the move, they risk losing their bonus, rank, military occupational specialty or even face discharge. At no time should a Soldier conduct an IST on their own without coordinating with their unit.
MAKING THE TRANSITION
Once a slot becomes available, the Soldier will receive counseling from the losing unit. This counseling will assist in identifying any issues, concerns or risks that must be addressed prior to the move. For example, if the counseling reveals that the Soldier will not be employed when arriving to the gaining state, coordination can be made with resources in the gaining state to assist them in their job search.
If the Soldier does not feel comfortable discussing issues, concerns or risks with their unit, the Soldier can contact the state IST coordinator or the Army National Guard IST Help Desk. The Help Desk is a tremendous resource, no matter how big or small the problem, so Soldiers should take advantage, says Sergeant Major Andrew Berger of the Army National Guard’s Strength Maintenance Division.
In the event that a vacant slot does not exist in the gaining state, the Soldier may need to discuss reclassing to an available MOS or taking an administrative reduction. The state IST coordinator can discuss available MOS slots within the state for each rank and recommend reclass options based on qualifications and experience. If a vacant slot exists, but at a lower rank, the Soldier may be asked to take an administrative reduction if they are not willing to reclass to an available MOS.
FINALIZING THE PAPERWORK
Once the Soldier has been placed into a gaining unit, the state IST coordinator will assist the Soldier in completing NGB Form 22, which acknowledges their acceptance into the gaining state after an enlisting officer has sworn them in. Their expiration term of service (ETS) will remain the same, unless sooner discharged by proper authority.
As soon as Soldiers have been sworn in, they’ll have 60 days to report to their new unit, and they should contact their new unit of assignment to coordinate training dates and discuss any questions or concerns. Again, IST coordinators can help with this part of the transition.
The IST Help Desk is now open seven days a week: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call [login to see] .
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