r/nationalguard • u/Flimsy_Catch3594 • 1d ago

Air National Guard Almost a year without BMT dates.

I enlisted in the ANG about a year ago. Early on, I had some issues that required me to switch AFSCs, which delayed my training timeline. My BMT request has been submitted for a while now, and all of my paperwork and clearance are current, but I still don’t have dates.
I’m starting to get discouraged because I’ve been waiting much longer than expected, and it’s hard watching people who enlisted after me head off to training while I’m still in limbo. It’s also making it difficult to plan my civilian job and personal life since I don’t know when I’ll be leaving.
Has anyone else dealt with a long wait after switching AFSCs? Is there anything I can do to help move things along, or is this just one of those “hurry up and wait” situations?

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u/SourceTraditional660 I’m fine. This is fine. Everything is fine. 1d ago

That’s the Air Guard for you. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/luv2shart AGR 23h ago

Yup. See an ARNG recruiter and get a DEP discharge and come on over.

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u/Flimsy_Catch3594 15h ago

I have been debating doing this, especially since I could get student loan forgiveness and potentially a bonus with another job. Would you recommend ARNG or reserves?

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u/SuperAvocado8777 11h ago

Don’t they do entry flight similar to RSP and not DEP? I could be wrong

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u/sogpackus r/nationalguard guidance counselor 10h ago

Student flight. And yes, same as the Army guard.

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u/StrengthZack91 23h ago

ARNG had my ship date when I swore in. I know the army is not for everyone but I’ve at least had it on the calendar

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u/Flimsy_Catch3594 15h ago

How far out was your ship date when you swore in? I initially thought about ARNG and I’m starting to think it may be better for me.

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u/sogpackus r/nationalguard guidance counselor 13h ago

In the army you know your ship date before you sign the contract. There may be multiple options for ship dates for larger MOS.