If I were to commission as a Reserve MI Officer, how could I join the AGR?

2020-11-15T13:26:59-05:00

I am a senior in college finishing my last two semesters. I would like to commission after graduation via OCS while holding a civilian job. My preferred branch is Military Intelligence.

Can someone explain how the AGR process would work for me?

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2020 3:03 PM

2020-11-15T15:03:47-05:00

On the HRC website, Soldier portal, there's an AGR application. Once you complete the packet and submit it, they hold regular boards and will contact you if you're accepted.
That's the basics, someone can provide firsthand experience I'm sure.

Response by LTC John Mohor made Nov 15 at 2020 3:14 PM

2020-11-15T15:14:17-05:00

It’s boarded like virtually all promotions are in the service. The MIRC Military Intelligence Readiness Command HQ near Ft Belvoir w units throughout the US is probably the main command you’d fall under a majority of your AGR Career. Chat with an AGR Recruiter. Most Army Recruiter Station have or know where AGR Reserve recruiters are for assistance. You could also check to see if local Reserve Centers have someone available.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Nov 15 at 2020 3:58 PM

2020-11-15T15:58:54-05:00

COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS
If you are an Officer or Warrant Officer applying for the Active Guard Reserve program:
You must be pending discharge from your component of the Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard.
You must be in ranks 2LT through MAJ or W01 through CW4.
You must have completed the Officer Basic Course, if you have served less than five years in rank (Lieutenant or Captain).
You must have completed the Captain’s Career Course, if you have served more than five years in rank (Captain or Major).
You must have accrued less than 15 years of active federal service (qualified applicants may seek a waiver).
You must meet medical fitness standards for retention prior to entry.
You must pass a Defense Central Investigative Index.
You must NOT have received a referred Officer Evaluation Report in the 12-month period prior to the date of application or entry.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2020 8:57 PM

2020-11-15T20:57:30-05:00

If you don't mind me asking, why not pursue the active duty route instead?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2020 8:23 PM

2020-11-24T20:23:01-05:00

You'll have to scour HRC's website and the MILPERs that are pushed out by them. They do have a checklist that tells you what all you will need and you should be able to work with your unit to get everything together and consolidated into one PDF in the order the AGR program requires. AGR is more selective IMO that the Call to Active Duty (CAD), but by all means go for it.