Randy Sanchez
July 20th, 2006, 06:25 PM
i want to know how hard it would be to switch from the guard to active army ??? thanks
matthew.ritchie
July 21st, 2006, 09:16 AM
You are certainly welcome to join the active component after you complete your Army National Guard contract. Expect to lose at least one pay grade.
lager
July 21st, 2006, 09:46 PM
I did switch from NG to active. It was really not that hard for me. I filled out a "Request for Conditional Release" and wrote a letter stating why I wanted to go active(I enjoyed being a soldier and wanted to make a full time career ou of it). I got aproved and received an Honorable discharge from the NG after serving 4 years of a 6 year enlistment. I was an E-4 and I did not lose rank I think I would have if I was an NCO). The bonus and college money might be an issue. Talk to recuiters on both ends (Active and NG) to see what they have to say.
When I did in you transfer 6 months after you return from AIT.(not sure if that is still the same, check on that).
Good luck!