How do I submit an AGR packet?

Submitting the USAR AGR Application Packet

Use your CAC, or AKO username and password.
Select the “Tools” icon at the top of the page.
Select “AGR Application” and download the application.
Fill out the application in digital format and print once complete.

What is a Refrad packet?

A separation packet (i.e. REFRAD, Retirement, or ETS) is required from units if AGR enlisted Soldiers are not remaining in the AGR Program. They will need to submit packet to HRC Transition Branch within 89 days or less of Soldier’s ETS or REFRAD date.

How do I find my army AGR position?

If you’d like to apply for the AGR program, visit the U.S. Army Human Resources Command website and search “AGR”, or for Officer/Warrant Officer applicants call 1-502-613-6365 and for Enlisted applicants call 1-502-613-5927.

How long does it take to get selected for AGR?

Some units are able to board their applicants as soon as they get them. Others, based on mission requirements, can take a full 30 days or more to board. Once the board process is complete, State leadership will determine the priority of hiring and when the selected Soldier will be hired into the AGR Program.

Can active duty apply for AGR?

AGR members receive the same benefits and entitlements as their active-duty counterparts including pay, leave and medical. Anyone can apply for an AGR position including Individual Mobility Augmentees, Traditional reservists, Air Reserve Technicians, Guard members and regular Air Force members.

Does AGR count as active duty?

Being an AGR family means your soldier is a reserve or National Guard soldier who is active duty. While most reserve soldiers have civilian jobs to pay the bills, AGR soldiers work full-time for the Army (or other branch) on top of drilling with the rest of the soldiers at that particular unit.

What is the difference between Refrad and UQR?

When an Army officer wants to resign from active duty with an active duty service obligation, it is called a UQR – Unqualified Resignation. To leave active duty without any debt of service, once you’re ‘free & clear’ of any ADSO, it is referred to as REFRAD – Release From Active Duty.

When can you drop a Refrad packet?

According to the Army Regulation for Officer Transfers and Discharges, if you would like to request a Release from Active Duty (REFRAD), you should do so between six and 12 months before the date you would like to exit the Army. It’s down to the wire, but I could turn my REFRAD packet in today.

Is AGR a PCS?

Average time on station is currently 2.9 years for officers and 3.1 years for warrant officers. This means you should expect to PCS every three years. Your initial AGR order will be for three years. Generally, new AGR Soldiers will not be assigned to positions within 250 miles of their home of record.

How does Army AGR work?

Do AGR soldiers PCS?

Where are AGR Soldiers stationed?

Active Guard Reserve Soldiers are stationed at thousands of Army Reserve units throughout the United States. AGR Soldiers serve full-time on Active Duty in units and organizations of the Army Reserve, or that directly support the Army Reserve.

How do I apply for the AGR program?

How do I become an AGR recruiter in the Army?

Eligibility criteria are outlined in the regulation on the Army pubs website (http://armypubs.army.mil/), you must search the list for AR 601-1, Assignment Of Enlisted Personnel To The Us Army Recruiting Command, see Chapter 6. AGR Recruiters (MOS 79R) have excellent promotion opportunities through the grade of SFC.

What are the benefits of being an AGR soldier?

Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Soldiers serve full-time and enjoy the same benefits as Active Duty Soldiers. With an Active Guard Reserve job, you receive full pay, medical care for you and your family, and the opportunity for retirement after 20 years of active service.