AR 135-210 — Order To Active Duty As Individuals For Other Than A Presidential Reserve Call-up, Partial Or Full Mobilization
AR 135-210 governs ordering Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers to active duty for specified peacetime purposes.
- Publication number: AR 135-210
- Title: ORDER TO ACTIVE DUTY AS INDIVIDUALS FOR OTHER THAN A PRESIDENTIAL RESERVE CALL-UP, PARTIAL OR FULL MOBILIZATION
- Date: 12/17/2025
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 135-210 covers active duty to fill Regular Army vacancies and active duty when in a captive status. It sets eligibility, qualification, medical examination, application, approval, and order requirements.
Topics covered
- Regular Army vacancy procurement
- Captive status active duty
- Active duty eligibility
- Medical examination requirements
- Officer qualification requirements
- Application approval requirements
- Active duty order terms
Questions and answers
What happens when applications arrive after Regular Army vacancies are filled?
Applications received after requirements have been filled will be returned without further processing. (paragraph 2-1)
Who may apply for active duty to fill Regular Army vacancies?
Persons in the categories listed below may apply for AD if they meet the qualification requirements in paragraph 23 and the medical examination requirements in paragraph 24. (paragraph 2-2)
What approval must an ARNGUS applicant obtain?
Applicants who are ARNGUS Soldiers must have the approval of their State Adjutant General. (paragraph 2-3)
What approval must a USAR applicant obtain?
Applicants who are USAR Soldiers must have approval of their major subordinate command CG. (paragraph 2-3)
How long is the active duty commitment for a Soldier in captive status?
The AD commitment is for an indefinite period. (paragraph 3-6)