Will I loose my rank if I go AGR?

2020-09-09T08:09:37-04:00

I got promoted out of my unit in December and I'm supposed to report to my new unit after my deployment. If I get accepted into the AGR program, and I don't go to that unit , will I be reverted back to SPC? PFC Private RallyPoint Member SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SFC James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" LTC Stephen F. CPL Dave Hoover SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth SSG Private RallyPoint Member Capt Dwayne Conyers CPT Jack Durish MSG Private RallyPoint Member

UPDATE: It appears I would lose rank if I go AGR. I was offered an E6 AGR position, but due to my promotion order stating I don't report to new unit until after my current deployment, my rank would be revoked. This also means I cannot accept AGR position as my rank revocation would make me an E4 and they cannot put an E4 into an E6 AGR position. My new unit stated they would waive my 1 year requirement, but my POC for AGR stated that wouldn't matter going AGR and I would still loose rank.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2020 8:13 AM

2020-09-09T08:13:56-04:00

Depends on the slot. Most AGR positions are E5+. You should be good

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Sep 9 at 2020 8:15 AM

2020-09-09T08:15:58-04:00

My best thought is that you should talk to higher up and see what happens if you decide not to go to this unit brother SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2020 8:57 AM

2020-09-09T08:57:01-04:00

The position has a specified grade requirement. It should've been specified during the application process. AGR E4 positions are virtually non-existent in most formations, so its probably a safe bet you'll keep your rank. I can't see any reason they would pursue a reduction over what youre describing.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 9 at 2020 9:30 AM

2020-09-09T09:30:26-04:00

lose not loose

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2020 9:39 AM

2020-09-09T09:39:50-04:00

I'm thinking you'll keep your rank.

Response by COL Thomas F. made Sep 9 at 2020 1:13 PM

2020-09-09T13:13:02-04:00

I have never heard of anyone loosing their rank based on a transfer or accession into the AGR program. If you were Army Guard, that is something I can see a State doing. Being USAR, I think you're safe based on what you wrote.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2020 5:47 PM

2020-09-09T17:47:41-04:00

Normally if you get promoted into a unit via promotion into the USAR, you're obligated to stay for one year in that position, before you transfer into another unit. But if you're already promoted to E-5/SGT and get picked up on AGR duty, then you'll likely get slotted into a E-5 billet anyway. You'd have to speak with the AGR accessions folks to be sure though. Good luck to you SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member ...

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Sep 10 at 2020 11:05 AM

2020-09-10T11:05:46-04:00

You made the new grade (Sgt?) you have a slot in a new unit, but you applied to an AGR position correct? If the AG position is also E-5, then no you should not. Administration reductions for an AGR position are rare, but they do happen (Saw in one state for Recruiting position, they wanted all applicants to start off as E-5's).

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2020 6:18 PM

2020-09-10T18:18:36-04:00

You’ll be fine