How do I initiate an IST in the National Guard? Will I retain my bonus?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:34:59 -0400

I was active duty for three years and then re-enlisted into the Arizona National Guard with a duty affiliated bonus attached as well as a stabilization agreement. I am about 6 months into the Guard contract and am thinking about relocating to Wisconsin to be closer to my Dad. How do I get started? Will I retain my bonus if I can find my MOS in the gaining unit and any other additions to my contract like my stabilization agreement. I have tried to understand AR 135-91 as it pertains to this situation but am having trouble navigating the overall process.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2021 12:51 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:51:56 -0400

*How do I initiate an IST. I apologize for the grammatical errors, I couldn’t figure out how to edit my original post

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Jun 18 at 2021 3:15 PM

MAJ Ronnie Reams — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:15:59 -0400

Start with your UA.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2021 3:41 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:41:52 -0400

Talk to your unit Readiness NCO.
Your state IST coordinator works either in your Recruiting BN or G1.
Same with the state you want to go to.
There is a checklist, current PHA and time remaining on contract are major items.
The ideal is that you contact a unit in the gaining state and have their POC info and a position.
Less ideal is the "uncoordinated" IST, where they hand you off to the gaining state, and find a position later, often without contacting you or that gaining unit.
A word of caution:
you talk about "considering a move". Firm that up before you initiate the IST.
I have completed ISTs for those "considering" a move, only to have to work another IST to bring them back when they didn't actually move.