Army to National Guard

ARMY TO NATIONAL GUARD

As an Active Duty Army Soldier, you already know the unmatched pride of serving your country. The DC Army National Guard makes it easy to continue serving while receiving valuable benefits and increased flexibility in many aspects of your life—your schedule, choosing where you want to live, and more.

Active Duty Army Soldiers or officers who join the DC Army National Guard may also enjoy unique benefits, including MSO reductions and special bonuses based on current rank and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). Some states also offer stabilization.

If you are currently enlisted in the Army, here’s how to start the process:

Enlisted Soldiers: Work with a Reserve Component Career Counselor (RCCC) up to 180 days before your separation date for a smooth transition with no break in service.

Officers: Talk to a Silver Siege Reserve Component Transition Officer up to one year before your date of separation for a smooth transition with no break in service. Officers must have no adverse actions against them (e.g., conduct unbecoming of an officer or two-time nonselect).

Soldiers parade in DC.

General Requirements

  • Age – Must qualify for non-regular retired pay by age 60.
  • Physical – Must meet height/weight and current medical requirements.
  • Education – Must meet education standards for the MOS or option for which you enlist.
  • Background – Must have most current DD 214, NGB22 or discharge order and have an approved DD Form 368 Conditional Release.

  For complete requirements and additional information, please contact your local RCCC.

Additional Benefits

The National Guard makes it easy to continue serving while receiving valuable benefits.

Transitional Assistance Management Program

The Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP) provides 180 days of premium-free transitional healthcare benefits (TRICARE and dental) after regular TRICARE benefits end.

Enlisted Affiliation Bonus

The Enlisted Affiliation Bonus is offered to current enlisted service members who affiliate directly into a critical skill vacancy in the Army National Guard from the Active Army.

Officer Affiliation Bonus

The Officer Affiliation Bonus (OAFB) is offered to officers and warrant officers currently on Active Duty and agree to affiliate into the Army National Guard into a critical skill position.

Enlisted MOS Conversion Bonus

The Enlisted MOS Conversion Bonus is available to current Army National Guard Soldiers who volunteer to retrain into a MOS that the Guard has identified as having a shortage of trained and qualified personnel.

Officer Accession Bonus

The Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) is offered to newly commissioned officers and newly appointed warrant officers who serve in a traditional status in the Army National Guard. If you’re a current Guard enlisted Soldier who has never before held any commission as an officer or appointment as a warrant officer, and are accepting a commission or appointment into a critical skill position, you may qualify.