If I'm discharged for "Moving to an area where an ARNG unit is not within reasonable commuting distance", do I automatically go into the IRR?

2018-03-07T14:44:30-05:00

I am an E-7 with 20 years of total service in August and 14 years total active federal service. I moved across the country to my home state which has no availability for E7s either MDAY or ING. I am considering a discharge from the ARNG due to non-availability and need to ensure that I will go into the IRR if I still have an MSO through to my ETS date 02/13/2020 because I am planning to continue to do ADOS tours while in the IRR. Additionally, I was in the process of attempting to go IRR previously and was notified of being selected for an overseas ADOS mobilization that I volunteered for but the current state (on the otherside of the country) won't approve it, which again requires going into the IRR.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2018 4:20 PM

2018-03-08T16:20:08-05:00

I would try to find someone at the NGB headquarters for your state or one of the Retention NCOs who might be able to better answer your question.

As I understand, you can request a transfer to the IRR from the NG - but they seldom like doing so.

You can also speak with a Reserve Recruiter and they may be able to do a conditional release packet for you to transfer to the Reserve instead.

As for the ADOS, I would get in touch with the POC for the tour. They should be able to help you get that sorted.