How hard is this?

Question

My cousin just graduated from OSUT for Calvary Scout job in the National Guard. He wants to transfer to active army and go into the airborne Rangers in the 75th Ranger Regiment. He said that all that he has to do is wait six months before he can transfer.

He got 90% on all of his physical fitness tests and a total of 298 on a 300 scale he scored in the low 50's on his asvab so he meets the qualifications.

My question is how hard is it to actuallly transfer from National Guard (local) to active Army (federal)? What if his unit is under staff? He says that he has to go to Germany to do more training (not sure what). What are his chances of getting the transfer and then getting Rangers?

thanks

Answer 1

he shouldn't have any problems at all.

Answer 2

It is simple. A little known fact about the NG, it was created inorder to have the states pay the bill. In reality, it is still part of the military (federal)

Answer 3

All he has to do is walk into an Active Duty recruiting office. If he is accepted then the Guard has to release him.

Answer 4

First of all, there is nothing wrong with being a 19D. But yeah it's not hard at all. All you have to do is see your Local recruiter office. Why don't he try going S.F., he would probably benefit more.

Answer 5

I think the time is 18 months to switch a mos but his asvab scores disqualified him, if he raises his score he can. however his pt score is VERY good.