Air Force Reserve
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Transferring from Air Force Active Duty?
The Air Force offers two separate programs for Active Duty Airmen transitioning to the Air Force Reserve. Contact your in-service recruiter for more details on requirements and how to get started.
Palace Chase
For active-duty Airmen who have served half of their enlistment, are interested in leaving, but do not have a separation date.
When you transfer into the Air Force Reserve through the Palace Chase program you will continue to grow valuable career skills and benefits.
Early Release
Airmen approaching the halfway point of their first enlistment, or Officers near two-thirds of their commitment can apply. If accepted, the term of enlistment with the Guard depends on the amount of time left on the initial active-duty contract.
Palace Front
For active-duty Airmen who have chosen to leave the Air Force and are within six months of completing their enlistment contract.
Part-Time / Full-Time
You can serve in the location of your choice either full-time or part-time, one weekend per month and two weeks per year.
When you transfer through the Palace Front program you can maintain your rank and current job or cross-train into another. You'll also continue enjoying the benefits of the Air Force without any break.
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What reservist programs are available.
The following selected and individual Reserve programs are available:
Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMA) Reservists serve as backfill support on contingencies and deployments throughout the Air Force, Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Reservists serve full time on active-duty assignments and receive active-duty benefits for the duration of their contract.
Air Reserve Technician (ART) Reservists serve in a dual-status position. They’ll work full time as a civilian employee one weekend a month and perform at least 14 days of annual training per year.
Traditional Reserve (TR) Reservists serve in traditional part time service. They’ll work one weekend a month and perform at least 14 days of annual training per year.
Learn more about Reservists programs.
What are the basic requirements to join?
To join the Air Force Reserve, you must be between the ages of 17 and have not reached your 42nd birthday, a current U.S. citizen, and have obtained either a high school diploma or GED. Applicants can’t have any serious law violations or drug use or serious health problems.
Additionally, you must pass the Armed Services Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) and a physical. The ASVAB covers four critical areas: arithmetic reasoning, mathematics, word knowledge and paragraph comprehension. This is used to determine whether you’re a good fit for the Air Force Reserve and the best career field to place you in.
Can I work a full-time job with the Air Force Reserve?
How many years will i have to serve, how often does the air force reserve deploy.
Deployment depends on your AFSC (Air Force Specialty Code), your assigned unit and the needs of the Air Force at any given time. In general, there’s no set deployment schedule for Reservists.
Most Reservist missions will be for logistics and support, but some specialties such as the Security Forces are more combat-oriented. While it’s not unusual to not deploy at all, all Reservists have to deploy when the circumstances require.
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The Air Force Reserve is an integral part of our country's dominant presence in air, space and cyberspace, contributing daily to the Total Force mission and is actively involved in global operations. DPAA is responsible for executing 9.3K annual assignment actions in support of 6.1K Active Guard Reserve (AGR) and 7.2K Individual Mobilization ...
10. There are currently 3,849 AGR positions in the Air Force Reserve. AGR positions are located at every wing across the Air Force Reserve Command and at other major commands. In addition, there are AGR positions within the Recruiting Service at most Air Force bases. By 2020, an additional 1,277 AGR positions will be added.
AGR program changes on the horizon. In line with Lt. Gen. John Healy's strategic priorities of "Ready Now!" and "Transforming for the Future," Air Force Reserve Command is instituting changes to the Active Guard and Reserve program effective Oct. 1. On that day, roughly 6,000 AGR positions will complete the transition to "term ...
In line with Lt. Gen. John Healy's strategic priorities of "Ready Now!" and "Transforming for the Future," Air Force Reserve Command is instituting changes to the Active Guard and Reserve program ... development opportunities in accordance with Air Force Manual 36-2114, section 6.6. AGR term positions were successfully introduced in ...
In line with Lt. Gen. John Healy's strategic priorities of "Ready Now!" and "Transforming for the Future," Air Force Reserve Command is instituting changes to the Active Guard and Reserve program effective Oct. 1. On that day, roughly 6,000 AGR positions will complete the transition to "term" and have initial tour determination ...
Until the new policy is published, here are the top ten things Airmen should know or can expect with the new program. Number Ten - There are currently 3,849 AGR positions in the Air Force Reserve. AGR positions are located at every wing across the Air Force Reserve Command and at other major commands. In addition, there are AGR positions ...
Active Guard Reserve (AGR) ... To join the Air Force Reserve, you must be between the ages of 17 and have not reached your 42nd birthday, a current U.S. citizen, and have obtained either a high school diploma or GED. ... Pay rate is determined by whether they serve on the weekend (inactive-duty training) or active duty (two-week annual tour ...
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) -- In line with Lt. Gen. John Healy's strategic priorities of "Ready Now!" and "Transforming for the Future," Air Force Reserve Command is instituting changes to the Active Guard and Reserve program effective Oct. 1.. On that day, roughly 6,000 AGR positions will complete the transition to "term" and have initial tour determination and extension ...
overall needs of the Air Force Reserve. The Wing Commander or equivalent is the Final ... Decision Authority (FDA) for all AGR tour extensions. All ACD decisions are final once the FDA makes a decision. Option 1: Members can request 1, 2, or 3 years. Option 2: Members may request to be Released on Date of Separation (RDOS) as eligibility .
Just be aware. AGR Tours are kind of like enlistments where it's 3-4 years max. Usually you just reapply or the section keeps you in what's called "career status" but it's no longer a guarantee. The reserves is finally starting to do away with ARTs so they are converting them to AGRs and in the next few years there will be many more ...
Airmen serving in AGR status under 10 USC § 12310 (ANG Statutory Tour) pursuant to 12301(d) and prescribes policy for respective resources, accountability, funding, and controlled grades. Air
AGR program changes on the horizon. In line with Lt. Gen. John Healy's strategic priorities of "Ready Now!" and "Transforming for the Future," Air Force Reserve Command is instituting changes to the Active Guard and Reserve program effective Oct. 1. On that day, roughly 6,000 AGR positions will complete the transition to "term ...
Air Force Manual 36-2136 Personnel, Reserve Personnel Participation, ... counted towards AGR end strength. ... (6 years), during an upcoming tour. In these cases, an approved 1,825 waiver is required prior to starting the tour. Each 1,825 waiver has an expiration date and is linked to a specific tour.
AGR program changes on the horizon. In line with Lt. Gen. John Healy's strategic priorities of "Ready Now!" and "Transforming for the Future," Air Force Reserve Command is instituting changes to the Active Guard and Reserve program effective Oct. 1. On that day, roughly 6,000 AGR positions will complete the transition to "term ...
Active Guard-Reserve status is available both for Reservists and Guardsmen, and is designed specifically to create active-duty level continuity within limited base-specific jobs. AGRs enjoy full active duty benefits for limited contract periods, including medical and financial benefits. They are mostly non- employable, and are subject to ...
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