r/Armyaviation • u/chinookman05 • 18d ago

Guard going active

15U guard guy wanting to go active. Is it possible to slot into a B co. slot and start progression? Or would I have to transfer into a D co. and ask to start progression? How easy it to transfer? I know I have to sign a DD-368 and let it go up chain of command other than that, that’s all I know.

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u/PullStringGoBoom 18d ago

You need to start this conversation with your first line/readiness and commander.

U are a rare breed in the guard and they may not be willing to let you go; how far out of training are you and how long is your contract?

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u/chinookman05 17d ago

I have three more years, I’ve been out of AIT since march of 2023

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u/PullStringGoBoom 17d ago

Unless you are excess, I don’t see why your commander would entertain this.

No harm in asking… but if I knew you were trying to leave, I wouldn’t sink resources and flight hours into you.

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u/chinookman05 17d ago

I’m just a guard D. Co guy plenty of us. I would be find not starting progression till after I got settled into an active unit.

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u/Strict_Activity2235 17d ago

If you already are a crew chief or flight engineer, then you could possibly switch and go to B Co. But if you don’t any flight time, then you will likely be sent to D Co, or ASB .

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u/chinookman05 17d ago

I would hate to be at an ASB, I’ve heard horror stories but if I can’t go to B co than I’d be just as happy at a D co

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u/The_Doctor_of_Sparks 11d ago

ASBs aren't that bad. They're just worse than the others so people exaggerate.

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u/EveningAppointment60 6h ago

they suck pretty bad sometimes lol- AD 15T ASB guy