Possible from Active to NG

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9voltjolt

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Hi there, a little background about my situation. I commissioned in may of 2023 into active duty AV. My bolc date isnt for another 5 months. Between personal life and career options im thinking a different path may be for me. I have a few guard units im looking to switch into for aviation. If my schools PMS agrees am i able to make the switch? Or will cadet command block the switch? Is there a chance this blows back in my face?
 
9voltjolt said:
Hi there, a little background about my situation. I commissioned in may of 2023 into active duty AV. My bolc date isnt for another 5 months. Between personal life and career options im thinking a different path may be for me. I have a few guard units im looking to switch into for aviation. If my schools PMS agrees am i able to make the switch? Or will cadet command block the switch? Is there a chance this blows back in my face?
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... talk to a live NG recruiter.
 
Admitting I have no knowledge on how this would work, based on other service military experience, cadet command, which has invested in commissioning you and commissioned you as an AD officer and given you orders to your career path, is likely the deciding command because you haven’t reported yet to your first Army AD duty station. Decisions like this are made with an eye to current Army policy, past precedent, needs of the Army (if they are short in your branch in your year group, good luck), merits of the case, the individual’s record to date, and the desires of the individual. Presumably you are detached from your AROTC unit, so that PMS is in your past.

Much may depend if you took scholarship money when you traded your oath and signature to serve X years ADSO.

Now, I know out of Army ROTC new officers can go AD, NG, USAR, unlike Navy, where everyone goes to AD.

I do think your starting point is your old chain of command to explore what is possible. Talking with a NG officer recruiter is also important; they may know how this is done.

These were just general thoughts from someone who has experience with special requests.

Paging @MohawkArmyROTC and others with the requisite expertise!
 
You may also want to be more diplomatic in your description of why you do not want to fulfill your AD commitment due to a desire for different career options and personal life.
 
Given the recent fiasco with AD contracts and aviation, I would be surprised if they released you but its worth a shot...

I had to have a GO sign-off on my transfer back in 2012. My branch was in demand but I made a good case and it was approved.
 
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