AR 135-200 — Active Duty For Missions, Projects, And Training For Reserve Component Soldiers

AR 135-200 governs policies and procedures for ordering Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers to specified training and support duty.

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  • Publication number: AR 135-200
  • Title: ACTIVE DUTY FOR MISSIONS, PROJECTS, AND TRAINING FOR RESERVE COMPONENT SOLDIERS
  • Date: 08/18/2025
  • Proponent: G-1
  • Status: ACTIVE

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AR 135-200 addresses travel and duty dates, annual training, other training duty, initial active duty for training, operational support, justice, mobilization disposition, and sanctuary. It establishes approval, ordering, reporting, strength-accounting, and internal-control requirements.

Topics covered

  • Travel time and duty dates
  • Annual training
  • Other training duty
  • Initial active duty for training
  • Active duty for operational support
  • Mobilization disposition
  • Sanctuary protection

Questions and answers

How is the entry on duty date determined for a Soldier who lives outside reasonable commuting distance?

Unless residing within reasonable commuting distance, the date of entry on duty is the date the Soldier officially begins travel by authorized mode. (paragraph 2-2)

Can a Soldier report for duty before the report date on the orders?

The Soldier is not authorized to report for duty earlier than the report date shown on his or her orders. (paragraph 2-2)

What happens if a Soldier reports earlier than the directed reporting date?

A Soldier reporting earlier than the directed reporting date, and in excess of authorized travel time, will be in a nonduty, nonpaid status. (paragraph 2-3)

When may a Soldier be released early from annual training?

A Soldier may be released early from AT when required by a Family or other emergency as determined/authorized by unit of assignment. (paragraph 2-5)

What must HRC do before ordering an IMA Soldier to duty?

HRC must coordinate all AD (AT, OTD, and ADOS) with the IMA command or organization before ordering the Soldier to duty. (paragraph 2-5)

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