Does anyone know of a transition program such as Green to Gold that compliments Active to Reserve transitions?

2018-08-29T21:29:58-04:00

I'm a 7 Year E-6, looking at getting out and doing the Reserve thing. I will be finishing my Bachelors before my ETS date. I want to go the Reserve route, but I want to do that on the officer side. Has anyone heard of a program such as Green to Gold that does that or do I have to get all the way out and then re-enlist with a "break" in service?

Response by LTC John Mohor made Aug 29 at 2018 10:01 PM

2018-08-29T22:01:54-04:00

Where are you planning on getting out? There are regional readiness commands that cover regions of the country. I'd try to find a good Reserve recruiter that knows the Officer Reserve recruiters. There's such a thing as a Direct appointment to a commission. Some of your current officers senior NCOs could possible write your letters of recommendation for a direct commission. I was able to assist a prior service E-7 that I met as an E-6 ( break in service) He made it to E-8 before I was able to assist him in getting a Direct appointment packet together and accepted. He made it to Captain before retiring from the reserves.
Don't take a break in service. In the same fiscal year you get out of active duty get into a reserve unit that has your current MOS or future MOS you'd like to transition to that the commander would accept under a will train status.
As a Civil Affairs Soldier I'm sure you'll have some excellent opportunities you just need to know where to look!

Response by LTC John Shaw made Aug 29 at 2018 10:02 PM

2018-08-29T22:02:57-04:00

Follow the link and most of your questions are answered:

Note at the bottom of the link it says: (I guess they felt the need to put it in all caps)

ANY QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE GREEN TO GOLD PROGRAM MANAGER AT [login to see]

Green to Gold Scholarship | goarmy.com

https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/current-and-prior-service/advance-your-career/green-to-gold/green-to-gold-scholarship.html

Green to Gold Scholarship

When you enroll in Army ROTC, you'll get more than college degree and scholarships. Gain leadership skills you can apply to your career and as an Officer.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Aug 29 at 2018 10:32 PM

2018-08-29T22:32:07-04:00

SSG Private RallyPoint Member I would call an ROTC operations/scholarship officer at an ROTC unit. I think there is a Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty GRFD Scholarship. https://armyrotc.utk.edu/guaranteed-reserve-forces-duty-scholarship/

Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship | Army ROTC

The GRFD program is designed for cadets who are interested in obtaining a commission in the U.S. Army Reserves or Army National Guard with a guarantee for a Reserve Component (RC) assignment. Scholarships cover full tuition and mandatory fees or room and board up to $10,000, and range in length up to 3 years. Scholarship awardees also receive a book allowance and a monthly stipend based on their academic year. GRFD Cadets also receive weekend...

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2018 7:13 AM

2018-08-30T07:13:44-04:00

You can also get with your Reserve Component Career Counselor at your installation and they will connect you with the Officer Accessions Team at ARCD. Depending on when you ETS you maybe boarded before you get out.

Response by SFC Andrew Miller made Aug 30 at 2018 3:47 PM

2018-08-30T15:47:58-04:00

Here is the link for the prerequisites for Officer Accession in the Army Reserve.
http://stayarmyreserve.army.mil/oa_preq.htm
This page has the regional POCs for accessions.
http://stayarmyreserve.army.mil/acc_poc.htm

oa_preq.htm

Response by PV2 M B made Sep 1 at 2018 1:11 PM

2018-09-01T13:11:16-04:00

OCS options would most likely work for you also recommend checking into the SMP programs as well.