How long takes to get NGB 22 and how to get it as quick as possible?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:19:57 -0400

How long it normally takes?
How to get my NGB 22 quick?
Can I get it before my ETS?

I ETS of National Guard on December 2024 and need my NGB 22 and DD214 as quick as possible so I can reenlist on active duty.

E-4 / SPC
6 years of service.
No deployments.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2024 1:02 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 01:02:52 -0400

Why don't you just do a 368 Conditional Release to go Active Duty now?

To answer your question, I don't know how long it takes to give you the NGB 22, but everything I am finding is showing a few weeks to several months. Regarding the DD 214, you will not receive a DD 214 when you ETS from the Guard nor Reserves.

Response by SPC James Neidig made Jul 13 at 2024 2:01 AM

SPC James Neidig — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 02:01:54 -0400

I Don’t Know About ETS .
But Here Is A Suggestion If You Plan On Going Active Duty, It’s What I Did About 6 Months Out From ETS From The Guard.
Go See An Active Duty Recruiter ASAP With Their Assistance Do A DD-368 .
Mine Took About A Month, I Picked It Up On A Sunday With My Discharge Effective Monday, The Day I Reported To MEPs For In Processing Into Active Duty,Therefore I Had No Break In Service .
A Word Of Advice ! Start Getting In Great Physical Condition NOW !
Active Duty Is A Lot Easier If You Are In Great Physical Condition When You Get There.
Most Guard Units Don’t Push You To Be In The Best Physical Condition, Active Duty Units Do.

Response by COL Randall C. made Jul 13 at 2024 7:26 AM

COL Randall C. — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 07:26:46 -0400

The NGB 22 is the National Guard's record of service which, like the DD 214, won't be issued until you actually separate from the National Guard.

Your AD recruiter knows this (should know this) and should have informed you when they stated you needed it.

As others have suggested, you should look in doing a conditional release now. Otherwise you'll have to wait until you separate from the Guard and enlist as a prior service recruit with active duty.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2024 10:42 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:42:13 -0400

I have transferred from the Guard to the Regular Army. Another commenter said the best way to do this. You should try a conditional release. They can take a couple months sometimes. With that you would be released from the Guard when you report to the Regular Army with no breaks in service.