Posted on Mar 8, 2014
Is it possible to enlist in a new state prior to your ETS date?
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I am an Army National Guard soldier from Minnesota currently deployed as a 12B, Combat Engineer. I am looking to re-enlist, but I do not want to do so with my current unit as I am moving out of state on my return to the U.S. I would like to enlist with an aviation unit in North Dakota for the tax-free bonus but am wondering if I can do that while currently finishing my first contract (ends in December 2014).
Army National Guard
ETS/EAS
PCS
Re-enlistment
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I would chat with your readiness NCO on your plans to move. What you could do (Ive seen it done) is re-enlist in this lovely state and then do an transfer to the North Dakota Guard. Some units want you to do all the leg work. Which means contacting the unit, finding a slot etc. Although, I am not sure about the bonus...? :| Sorry.
Would you be wanting to reclass to a different MOS, or stay your current MOS? Because that too can affect the bonus - which most of them are MOS specific.
Would you be wanting to reclass to a different MOS, or stay your current MOS? Because that too can affect the bonus - which most of them are MOS specific.
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CPT (Join to see) great point about the MOS. I had a few Soldiers lose part of their bonus as they were based on their MOS. Also, not sure if the NG is also based on what state you serve in. I know in the USAR some are unit specific, but I have not seen any of those yet. Another thing SPC(P) (Join to see) if you get promoted while deployed or while still with the unit I know in the USAR they make you stay within that unit that you are promoted into for a year before you can transfer out or risk losing your rank. Another thing you might want to consider.
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Aviation! Yeah!!!!!!! We claim another happy camper. It's been 7 months, give us a status update SPC(P) (Join to see) ?
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I found myself in a similar situation last year. The gaining state wouldn't have anything to do with me until I was back in my home state. My advice to anyone that finds themselves in a situation like this is to notify your current unit of your intentions. Then do the leg work to find an available slot for your rank. If you're willing to change your MOS that will help you a lot. Once you find a unit, get their contact info and UIC and provide it to your current unit so they can include it in the IST packet. If you're a short timer it could complicate things. You'd have to find a unit that will take you at your word about your intent to reenlist. They might not want to close a slot to someone who's going to be around for a while for someone they don't even know who could change their mind and run after a few months.
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