AR 135-156 — Reserve Component General Officer Personnel Management
AR 135-156 governs personnel management for Reserve Component officers on the Reserve Active Status List in general officer grades.
- Publication number: AR 135-156
- Title: RESERVE COMPONENT GENERAL OFFICER PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
- Date: 06/01/2026
- Proponent: CSA
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 135-156 on armypubs.army.mil
Related publications
- ARMY DIR 2010-10
- ARMY DIR 2017-08 (armypubs)
It addresses authorizations, assignments, removals, transfers, retirements, boards, promotions, frockings, retention, training, and recurring requirements. The publication sets strength limits, personnel-action authorities, board procedures, fitness and body-composition standards, reporting requirements, and pistol-accountability requirements.
Applies to: This regulation prescribes policies and procedures for the personnel management of Reserve Component (RC) officers of the Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) and the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), who are on the Reserve Active Status List (RASL), to and within general officer (GO) grades.
Topics covered
- Reserve Component general officer authorizations
- Dualhat billets
- General officer assignments
- General officer removals and retirements
- Federal recognition and promotion boards
- Army Fitness Test requirements
- General officer pistols
- Mandatory financial disclosure reporting
Questions and answers
How many Army Reserve Component general officers may be in an active status?
Under the provisions of 10 USC 12004(a), the authorized strength of Army RC GOs in an active status is 207. (paragraph 2-1)
How many general officers may the USAR and ARNGUS have in an active status?
The USAR is authorized 115 GOs in an active status, and the ARNGUS is authorized 92 federally recognized general officers of the line (GOL) in an active status. (paragraph 2-07)
How often is the Army Fitness Test administered to RC general officers not on long orders?
The Army Fitness Test (AFT) is administered annually to RC GOs not on orders greater than 60 days. (paragraph 1)
Where must RC general officer Army Fitness Test results be sent?
A copy of the test results must be forwarded to NGB GOMO or OCAR GOMO for inclusion in the RC GOs file. (paragraph 1)
What must an RC general officer do annually regarding an issued pistol?
An RC GO must certify annually that the pistol is in his/her possession and must verify current address information. (paragraph 7)