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Old 08-07-2008, 11:09   #3
HardRoad
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Georgia, Florida and North Carolina (its complicated)
Posts: 92
j@mes,
The process to go ING (inactive guard) is pretty simple - first step is to get permission from your unit.

Transferring to the ING is not the same as transferring to the IRR. In the IRR, you're not part of any unit, and could (theoretically) be called up to fill any slot you're qualified for. Also in the IRR, you can be promoted, go to schools, and so on.

In the ING, you're still attached to your unit - just "inactive," so if your unit gets called up, you're still going - but you can't be farmed out to fill a slot like in the IRR. Since you're inactive, you can't be promoted or attend any sort of training.

Two things to check on before you decide to go inactive: Some states have a limit as to how long you can stay ING before they automatically transfer you to the IRR. Also, after a period of time of being inactive (I think 90 days, but I'm not sure) your SGLI is no longer in effect.

If you just need a short break in your life, ING might be for you. If you want to cut away from your unit, IRR is probably the better route. If you just have employment conflicts (say, for example, you'll be out of town for 3-6 months), you might want to talk to your unit about the possibllity of SUTAs instead, so you can keep your affiliation, keep your SGLI, and make a good year.

Good luck
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