Is it possible to switch to National Guard From active duty mid-contract?

2022-05-11T12:59:06-04:00

I’m really trying to switch from Active to National guard. Is this possible? I’d like to talk to a career counselor or a recruiter or someone who actually knows the process and has seen it before.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made May 11 at 2022 1:15 PM

2022-05-11T13:15:28-04:00

You can ask but it isn't a guaranteed process. You are still obligated to meet your prior commitment. But there is a process and you never know if you don't try. But you need to speak tp your career counselor.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2022 1:16 PM

2022-05-11T13:16:38-04:00

Here is a previous post. You can do a search to find the other posts dealing with this topic.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-transfer-from-active-army-to-national-guard-mid-contract

Can I transfer from Active Army to National Guard mid-contract? | RallyPoint

I transferred from the National Guard to Active Duty. Turns out that this is aweful. I was wondering if i can do the same 368 process and return to the Guard so long as all requisites are met? I'm 6 months into my 3 year contract. I spoke to the Iowa recruiting department and they said that Active Duty will not release me using the same 368 process, but I keep hearing and seeing otherwise.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2022 1:43 PM

2022-05-11T13:43:29-04:00

No, it is not possible to "switch" from Active Duty to National Guard.
If you have already reported to Active Duty, your options to get to the Guard are:
1. finish your contract and contract to the Guard, or
2. request a hardship discharge to get out early, and possibly get a RE code that requires a waiver to contract to the Guard.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2022 4:47 PM

2022-05-11T16:47:47-04:00

No, you can contract to the NG six months from ETS. Your contract starts the day after you ETS. You can ask a Recruiter and they may give you a 368 Conditional Release, but that means they are a cherry recruiter and don't know what they are talking about.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2022 6:39 PM

2022-05-11T18:39:17-04:00

A PV2 wanting to switch to Guard right away? Not the cup of tea you expected? But no, you CANNOT do it mid contract

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2022 8:46 PM

2022-05-11T20:46:06-04:00

I doubt very much that you would get a conditional release signed by your command.