Do I have to be boarded to transfer from the NG to the Reserves (as a 72D)?

2016-07-14T11:07:08-04:00

Here is my question in a little more detail. If anyone can help. I would really appreciate it. I am currently a 72D in the NG. I am considering transferring to the reserves. It seems like there may be more opportunity for advancement. I would also like to possibly try for Civil Affairs once I have a little more experience. I spoke with the local AMEDD recruiter and she said there are slots to fill, however she said I would have to submit a packet fro consideration with the new non prior service candidates. I am a little confused. I thought a transfer was that, just a transfer. Can anybody shed some light on this for me please?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2016 11:17 AM

2016-07-14T11:17:46-04:00

Are there no Civil Affairs options in the ARNG and save the hassle?

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jul 14 at 2016 11:38 AM

2016-07-14T11:38:46-04:00

Since you fall under AMEDD, I believe they still have to conduct and accession board. The medical field has it unique way of doing business. Nevertheless, assuming you are already MOSQ, you shouldn't have any issues based on what the AMEDD recruiter told you: many openings.

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Jul 14 at 2016 11:53 AM

2016-07-14T11:53:08-04:00

Were you direct commissioned or OCS? Officer transfers from NG to USAR, or from the NG or USAR to Regular Army is a process that requires 2 things- an approved conditional release from the losing component and an approved acceptance by the gaining component. Your commission was granted by the state ARNG, so the board the AMMEDD recruiter is probably referring to may be to qualify you for a direct commission into the USAR as a 72D. That would be the "acceptance" part of it. 72D is a health care position under AMMED, which is all the AMMEDD recruiter can process you for. If you want to "transfer" to the USAR for 38A Civil Affairs, the AMMEDD recruiter cannot help you with that. AMMEDD slots are direct commissions, which is much different than other career branches. If you received a direct commission with the NG for 72D, that commission probably cannot be transferred to another career branch. You would probably have to be boarded for an OCS enlistment to be eligible for a 38A slot in the USAR. Maybe that is what the AMMED recruiter is trying to tell you. But if you were direct commissioned for 72D, I don't think that commission is transferable outside of Medical Corps. If all else fails, contact USARC and ask about the process.

Response by SFC A.M. Drake made Jul 14 at 2016 10:34 PM

2016-07-14T22:34:34-04:00

No because you're already in the AMEDD. Contact me via email with the specifics and I'll get you squared away.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2017 5:22 PM

2017-03-02T17:22:25-05:00

Team,

It's not a difficult process, but each state will have a checklist for completing the transition. Your S1 can contact higher for the most up to date checklist as more than likely it has changed. The first step is to contact the Army Reserve Careers Division at the link below. They will assign you an Army Reserve Career Counselor for where you live and want to transfer to. It’s an easier process if you are enlisted, but my response if for officers. You can either transfer to the IRR for the reserves to pick you up, or you can transfer straight into the reserves. If you are using Tricare, then the only option to not lose your coverage is to transfer directly into the reserves. If the guard screws up your paperwork like mine, you can contact the NG liaison at HRC (Career Manager [login to see] ) and they can turn it around in 48 hours and backdate all of your orders. Then you’ll have to contact Tricare to make sure everything updated correctly. The Career Counselor will fill out the majority of the information for you once you provide what they need, but below is a list of documents that will be submitted for the process.
DD368 – Request for Conditional Release
Memo to BN Commander
DA71 – Oath of Office
DA 4651 - Request for Reserve Component Assignment or Attachment
A document stating that you have read AR600-20, Chp 4, para 4-23 (Federal Recognition Board: Statement of Compliance)
Once everything is completed you will have a completed DD 368 with signatures, NGB 0123E, Separation Orders and NGB 22. If you are transferring straight into the Reserves, then make sure that they put your gaining unit in block 9 instead of the control group. The control group is the IRR.
If you are in North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, or South Carolina you can contact SFC Katrina McNeil directly. She was tremendous help.
SFC Katrina H. McNeil
4th BN, Army Reserve Careers Division
500 Wilshire Ave SW
Concord, NC 28025
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