Posted on Apr 9, 2014
AGR: Best Kept Secret or Overworked and Underappreciated?
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For those who are AGRs or have seen AGRs in action. What are your thoughts? Paradise or overworked mules that are underappreciated by their TPU leadership?
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This is a slippery slope. I love being an AGR. I struggle with Leadership whether it's TPU or AGR. I say that because if you feel under appreciated then you're looking in the wrong places. Soldiers are the focus especially in a place of Leadership. You find ways to enjoy your job no matter what.
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Though question… I’ve been AGR myself since 2002. I have PCSed 3 times and have 3 or 4 very different assignments. I had my moments when I was done but something kept me going and I’m grateful for that. Are you over worked? Sometimes. Under appreciated? Sure. Paradise? It definitely had its moments.
Your experience will be different than anyone else because of the leadership and the position. My first assignment I was young, only 19, and was not a fan of my Platoon Sergeant. Within 2 months my unit received mobilization orders so needless to say we were busy. As an AGR getting ready for Deployment in 2003 there was a lot to be done. From Aug to Feb I had 3 days of and worked 7-19. It was horrible. Once that leader was gone and I was home from the box it was gravy. Then I went to an NCO Academy where I thought WLC for a few years. Hard work back then 15 hour days 15 days strait. After that I was a Platoon Sergeant in PA. I was working from 8-15 with an hour for lunch.
If there is one thing that I can tell you as a “Veteran” of the program it is this. Where you are is less important then what you do. Assignments are what will propel an individual in this program above their peers. Good Luck!
Your experience will be different than anyone else because of the leadership and the position. My first assignment I was young, only 19, and was not a fan of my Platoon Sergeant. Within 2 months my unit received mobilization orders so needless to say we were busy. As an AGR getting ready for Deployment in 2003 there was a lot to be done. From Aug to Feb I had 3 days of and worked 7-19. It was horrible. Once that leader was gone and I was home from the box it was gravy. Then I went to an NCO Academy where I thought WLC for a few years. Hard work back then 15 hour days 15 days strait. After that I was a Platoon Sergeant in PA. I was working from 8-15 with an hour for lunch.
If there is one thing that I can tell you as a “Veteran” of the program it is this. Where you are is less important then what you do. Assignments are what will propel an individual in this program above their peers. Good Luck!
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I have a great deal of respect for my AGR guys. They work the standard (including PT) 0600 to 1700 (sometimes longer) on weekdays, and when drill weekends come around, they work the Saturday and Sunday and go straight into the week without a break.
They are responsible for maintaining the USR ratings for units just like the active component but have significantly less people to work with. Many people apply for these jobs, but there are only a few slots there, so if the vetting is done correctly, will get good people.
All in all I have a great deal of respect for the AGR positions!
They are responsible for maintaining the USR ratings for units just like the active component but have significantly less people to work with. Many people apply for these jobs, but there are only a few slots there, so if the vetting is done correctly, will get good people.
All in all I have a great deal of respect for the AGR positions!
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