AR 135-18 — The Active Guard Reserve Program
AR 135-18 governs the administration, selection, utilization, and support of the Army’s Active Guard Reserve Program.
- Publication number: AR 135-18
- Title: THE ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE PROGRAM
- Date: 08/04/2025
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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It addresses entry qualifications, application submission, AGR duties, professional education, required training, evaluation, retention, and separation. It requires AGR Soldiers to complete specified training prerequisites and establishes procedures for applications and waivers.
Applies to: It provides Army policy for the selection, utilization, and administration of Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Soldiers ordered to active duty for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the Army National Guard (ARNG) and Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- AGR entry qualifications
- AGR application submission
- Active Guard Reserve duties
- Professional military education
- Required military training
- Resident training quotas
- AGR separation
Questions and answers
What qualifications must a Soldier have for initial AGR entry?
For initial entry in the AGR Program, an applicant must possess the qualifications prescribed in table 21. (paragraph 2-1)
What must an AGR application packet include?
Each application packet must include but is not limited to DA Form 5646 (Statement of conditions of Service-Active Guard Reserve (AGR)). (paragraph 2-2)
What happens to AGR applications that do not meet the qualification tables?
Applications from Soldiers who do not qualify under table 21 or table 22 or, for ARNGUS/ARNG Soldiers, who fail to meet any additional requirements prescribed by CNGB, will be disapproved and returned to the applicant. (paragraph 2-2)
What duties do personnel in the AGR Program perform?
Personnel in the AGR Program will serve in modified table of organization and equipment (MTOE) or table of distribution and allowance (TDA) positions for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the RC. (paragraph 3-1)
What professional education opportunities are available to AGR Soldiers?
AGR Soldiers are eligible to attend professional development, skill qualification, MOS reclassification, and refresher courses at accredited U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and other services approved schools. (paragraph 4-1)