National Guard Officers: Have you submitted your packet to the Call to Active Duty Program?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 03:05:21 -0400

MILPER Message #17-052 is calling for National Guard Officers at the company grade level to submit their packet to HRC to transfer to the Regular Army. I have only seen a call like this during the surge of Iraq. But this is a sign of a future build up of the Army.

With that being said I have submitted my packet to move over to the Regular Army. I am still awaiting the official word back from HRC. Who else have submitted a packet to the CAD program and how was your experience? Did you get your duty station of choice or did they even need officers in your branch?

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Apr 10 at 2017 5:29 AM

Capt Tom Brown — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 05:29:07 -0400

I would be afraid I would be among the first group to be riffed should a future cutback became necessary due to political vagarities. What ever happened to sequestration?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2017 10:11 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 10:11:56 -0400

I have a fraternity brother that jumped right on this option. He was only 6 months removed from AD... glad they opened the sort for him again.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2017 10:52 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 10:52:12 -0400

Good luck to you! You're an asset to any organization you support.
I'm staying with the Guard. With my family situation, and being an AGR officer in a small state, I've got the best possible arrangement.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2017 2:17 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 02:17:00 -0400

I missed the cut off date, had a lot of things going on, and figured I was happy with what I was doing in the guard. Then I saw they extended the deadline and I'm jumping right onto the opportunity. Now I'm kicking myself I didn't have my packet submitted in March

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2017 12:09 AM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 May 2017 00:09:05 -0400

Hello I am new LT in the National Guard and I am seeking the CAD program to switch to Active could you contact me to answer a couple of questions on how to put a packet together.
[login to see] .edu
That is my email please contact me because I am seeking a bit of guidance.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2017 4:34 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Jul 2017 16:34:18 -0400

Also, you guys can try AMEDD direct commission program to get into active duty on the medical side of the house. Google AMEDD Direct Commission and get in once you get accepted into an Army authorized program. I got back in as a Dietitian, and then went back to Logistics. God's willing, I make MAJ next year.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2017 9:29 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 21:29:31 -0400

How has this been going for everyone? Has everyone that submitted a packet a while back generally been accepted or what updates have you heard? Thanks.