Posted on Feb 8, 2018
What are considered valid reasons for switching from the Reserve to National Guard?
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Hello, I’m currently a 91B vehicle mechanic, with a very good ASVAB score, I’ve qualified for 35F intel analyst which is my dream MOS. I have begun the paperwork to transition to the national guard for that MOS. I’ve heard a variety of things about the process and that it must go to a 2-star general for approval along with written reasoning. What can I say to justify my reason to switch? Thank you
Army Reserve Elements
Army Reserve Unit Administrator
Posted 7 y ago
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State your reason for wanting to switch - It's your dream MOS - back it up with supporting points, like career development, parallel professional/educational development, would be beneficial to the Army because its hard to find qualified people for 35F; whatever your case maybe.
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well-said Colonel, I will take that into great consideration as I put the finishing touches on my paper.
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Whether or not 'they' decide to let you transfer or not would have to do with the time you have left on your current enlistment and if the MOS that you want, 35F, is offered in a Reserve unit relatively close to you. If its not offered or is not close by...and you have a Guard unit that says they will accept you and have a slot for you (in a memo signed by the Company CDR or Readiness NCO at a minimum) it should be fairly easy. A Guard recruiter will help you if you are serious about it. Good Luck!
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Thank you Major, I've been highspeed thus far with with a National guard recruiter taking care of documents to put the packet together for higher approval. Hopefully all goes well
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Having been in both, the National Guard feels more like family to me than the Reserves
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I couldn't more I was National Guard and came off IRR to a Reserve Unit....glad this nightmare will be over in August I turned down a 20 grand enlistment bonus is how bad I hate my reserve unit.
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Couldn't agree more is what I meant vaginal guard has way better soldier care and everything.... also better benefits.
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SSG Steven Bison
I have been in the National Guard is two States And Have been in the reserves the advantage in the guard is that you have more opportunity to do your MOS because you work for the state government also and get to work emergencies within the state real life experiences
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