Readiness NCO

STATE OF NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE (AGR)
REASSIGNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

ARMY AGR VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 25-VA-15

POSITION TITLE: Readiness NCO

OPENING DATE: 25 April 2025 CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2025

DUTY STATION: Troop C 1-102nd Cavalry, 901 Willow Grove Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

MOS: 11B

MILITARY GRADE: This announcement is open to personnel in the grade of E5-E6.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current New Jersey Army National Guard AGR Soldiers who possess the
military grade and duty MOS listed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Will be scheduled for the Unit Readiness NCO Course at PEC within 12
months of reassignment, unless already completed. Soldier must attend the Reconnaissance Surveillance
Leaders Course (RSLC) within 1 year from hiring date (pending funding availability).

DUTY DESCRIPTION: Serves as the primary point of contact for input into Unit readiness and administrative
reports. Performs continuous analysis and refinement of Unit readiness and administrative data to ensure
validity, currency, accuracy, and availability to Battalion headquarters. Manages the military school program
of the Unit. Coordinates with higher headquarters to obtain quotas for personnel to attend schools. Monitors
use of school quotas, training support mandates, and other training resources when they are allocated to the
Unit. Ensures school applicants are eligible to attend the schools and all prerequisites are met. Actively
monitors and manages Unit level readiness and training databases for the unit such as (but not limited to):
ATRRS, DTMS, IPPS-A, AFAM, DTS, MARRS-N, DAMPS-Orders, and any/all operations, administrative and
training platforms. Ensures the armory is properly cared for and safeguarded. Coordinates with the armorer to
ensure the building is cleaned and ready for use. Maintains working relationships with local officials, clubs,
etc., for a variety of purposes such as, armory security coordination with police, suitability investigations,
armory rental, Unit participation in celebrations; or, fund raising drives, and emergency operations and
homeland security. Provides daily supervision of AGR Supply Sergeants assigned to the Unit. Coordinates
with higher level supervisors. Refers problems to the proper command level to be solved.

**BE ADVISED THAT ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGR TOUR MAY RESULT IN FUTURE AND/OR
UNEXPECTED OUT OF STATE PCS TOURS THAT CAN BE UP TO ONE YEAR OR LONGER.**

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Equal evaluation, consideration and treatment based upon merit, fitness and
capability irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Applicants must have or be eligible to receive a secret clearance.
Failure to acquire a clearance is grounds for termination from the AGR Program.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE (AGR)
REASSIGNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Applicant must meet the entry requirements of AR 135-18.
2. Applicant must meet the medical qualifications of AR 40-51.

3. Applicant must have a current Physical Health Assessment (PHA) within 12 months of the closing date on
file.

4. Applicants transferring between States or entering AGR from Active-Duty status without a break in service
must have a current PHA.

5. Applicant must be certified drug free.

6. Applicant must have been tested for HIV within the past 24 months.

7. Applicant must meet physical standards of AR 600-9.

8. Applicant must have a passing record ACFT, current within 6 months of the closing date. Exceptions may
be granted by the Chief, Enlisted Policy Division, Directorate of Military Personnel Management (DAPE-MPE).

9. Applicant must not be under suspension of favorable personnel actions.

10. Applicants in grade E5 with more than 13 years of Active Service are not eligible.

11. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and not more than 55 years old.

12. Applicant must not be entitled to receive Federal Military Retired Pay.

13. Applicant must be able to serve at least 3 years on an Active-Duty Initial Tour.

14. Applicants who have been involuntarily separated from the AGR program are not eligible to re-enter the
program within 36 months of release from active duty, unless an approved waiver has been issued by
National Guard Bureau.

HOW TO APPLY: Follow the steps below. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their packet as soon
as possible to ensure time for quality review at the HRO level. Any errors or discrepancies will be identified
and relayed to the applicant to resolve discrepancies prior to closing date.

1. Ensure that you meet the General Eligibility Requirements prior to packet submission.
2. NGB Form 34-1 Application for AGR Position: See page 4 of this announcement.
3. Complete the AGR Vacancy Announcement Application Packet Checklist. (Pg. 3)
4. The J1-AGR Branch will not accept mailed or hand carried packets. Submit your application packet by

email. In the subject line please type: J1-HRO, the Vacancy Announcement number, and your last
name (J1-HRO/25-VA-15/Doe). WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PACKETS THAT ARE ADOBE
PORTFOLIOS. THE PDF MUST BE PRINTED AND SCANNED INTO ONE SINGLE DOCUMENT and
forwarded to the following email: ng.nj.njarng.list.jfhq-j1-army-agr@army.mil

5. Your application packet must be received prior to midnight EST on the closing date: 24 May 2025

POINT OF CONTACT: J1-AGR Branch at ng.nj.njarng.list.jfhq-j1-army-agr@army.mil. Please put J1-
HRO, the Vacancy Announcement number, and your last name (J1-HRO/25-VA-15/Doe) in subject line of
email.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE (AGR)
REASSIGNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

AGR VACANCY CHECKLIST

I, __________________________, confirm that the following items have been provided in my AGR Vacancy Opportunity
Application Packet.

_______ 1. NGB Form 34-1, Application for AGR Position. On a separate sheet fully explaining any “Yes” answers to
any questions in Section IV. Make sure that you enter the Reassignment Announcement number and job title on your
NGB Form 34-1. Sign and date your NGB Form 34-1. Ensure that all entries are legible and completed fully.

_______ 2. Selection Board Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) certified within the past 30 days. (No DA Photo)

_______ 3. Current NGB Form 23A (Retirement Points History Statement).

_______ 4. Individual Medical Readiness Form (Physical Health Assessment date must be within 12 months of the closing
date of the announcement). To access MEDPROS go to
https://medpros.mods.army.mil/MEDPROSNew/secure/medical/imr2.aspx. Click on “Your Individual MEDPROS Record. Under
“Forms” click on IMR Record.

_______ 5. Screenshot of Digital Training Management System (DTMS) of the current record ACFT and HT/WT (must be within 6
months of the closing date of the announcement). Individual Training Report (ITR) will not be accepted. Provide memorandum
for discrepancy. Provide a copy of your DA Form 5500/5501 if applicable.

_______ 6. Last 3 NCOERs. Personnel E5 and above who do not have 3 NCOERs must submit a memorandum explaining
the circumstances. Personnel without 3 Evaluations must submit letters of recommendation from his/her military leadership dated
within 3 months of the Vacancy Announcement.

_______7. All DD Forms 214, substantiating every period of Active-Duty service. This includes Basic Combat Training (BCT) and
Advanced Individual Training (AIT).

_______ 8. Provide a Security Clearance Verification Memorandum from your unit or Battalion DISS Manager (NACLC, Secret,
etc.) current within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

_______9. Photocopy of your current, valid civilian motor vehicle driver’s license. All data must be readable. Individuals with
suspended driving privileges are not eligible to apply.

_______10. All documents supporting your qualifications. This includes resume, civilian job evaluations and school transcripts.

_______11. Contact Info. On a separate sheet of paper, provide your civilian and military email addresses and the best
contact telephone number. This information will be used to contact you for an interview. Your email address will also
be used to transmit your selection/non-selection letter.

_______12. Fulltime T32-Dual Status technicians must provide a memorandum with supervisor’s contact information (name,
department, phone number, email).






Applicant Signature: ___________________________________

APPLICATIONS DETERMINED TO BE INCOMPLETE, INCORRECT, OR INSUFFICIENT UPON INITIAL REVIEW WILL BE
RETURNED FOR CORRECTION SO LONG AS THE APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED PRIOR TO DEADLINE. APPLICATIONS
SUBMITTED AFTER. THE DEADLINE WILL BE RETURNED WITHOUT ACTION OR CONSIDERATION.
POINT OF CONTACT: J1-AGR Branch at ng.nj.njarng.list.jfhq-j1-army-agr@army.mil

MRD DATE

May we contact your present employer regarding your character, qualification, and record of employment?
(A "NO" answer will not affect your consideration for employment.)

NGB Form 34-1, 20131111

(PREVIOUS EDITONS ARE OBSOLETE.)

APPLICATION FOR ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE (AGR) POSITION
The proponent agency is ARNG-HRH. The prescribing directive is NGR (AR) 600-5 / ANGI 36-101

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

SECTION I - EDUCATION AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

SECTION II - EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Name, City & State Credit HoursDegree Program

Chief Undergraduate Subject

Chief Graduate Subject

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT #

NAME (Last, First, Middle)

(Street, City, State, Zip Code)

(yyyymmdd)

CURRENT HOME ADDRESS

POSITION TITLE

DATE OF BIRTH

HOME PHONE

OFFICE PHONE

GRADE

GRADE BRANCH

MOS/SSI/AFSC ETS DATE

DATE OF FEDERAL RECOGNITION

(Enlisted)

(Officer/WO)

DATE OF ENLISTMENT

(Vocational, Trade or Business)2. OTHER SCHOOLS OR TRAINING

3. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

CHECK ONE: YES NO

1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CURRENT EMPLOYER DATES EMPLOYED AVERAGE HRS. PER WEEK

FROM TO

TITLE OF POSITION

TYPE OF BUSINESS

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR & PHONE NUMBER NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES YOU SUPERVISED

YOUR REASON FOR LEAVING

DESCRIPTION OF WORK (Describe your specific responsibilities and accomplishments)

Date From Date To

1. COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY (Accredited Colleges only, attach seperate sheet(s) if necessary.)

Name, City & State Hours CompletedCourse TitleDate From Date To

AUTHORITY: Title 32 USC 502(f), AR 135-18, NGR (AR) 600-5, ANGI 36-101.

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: To provide information for use in determining eligibility/qualifications for Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) positions. A copy will be provided to the
applicant. The original will be maintained by the human resources office for State records. For organizational use only.

ROUTINE USES: None.
DISCLOSURE: Voluntary, however if not provided you will not be considered for the AGR program.

Quarter/Semester

(Examples - Special skills and qualifications, word processing speed (WPM), certfications on wheel and track vehicles, etc. Also list any
licenses or certificates held (RN, Pilot, CPA), etc.)

May we contact this employer regarding your character, qualification, and record of employment?
(A "NO" answer will not affect your consideration for employment.)

SECTION II - EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Continued)

CHECK ONE: YES NO

2. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRIOR EMPLOYER DATES EMPLOYED AVERAGE HRS. PER WEEK

FROM TO

TITLE OF POSITION

TYPE OF BUSINESS

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR & PHONE NUMBER NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES YOU SUPERVISED

YOUR REASON FOR LEAVING

DESCRIPTION OF WORK (Describe your specific responsibilities and accomplishments)

OTHER EMPLOYMENT

S
1. MILITARY SERVICE (Start with most recent service and show changes in grade and duty in reverse chronological order.)

FROM TO ARNG/ANG RC GRADEAC ORGANIZATION DUTY

SECTION III - MILITARY HISTORY

2. MILITARY TRAINING
FORMAL MILITARY SCHOOLING COMPLETED

CORRESPONDENCE COURSES
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER

DURATION OF COURSE
WEEKS DAYS COURSE/SUBCOURSE TITLE COURSE HOURS

3. MILITARY QUALIFICATIONS (List any primary MOS/SSI which has been awarded on orders.)
MOS/SSI/AFSC DATE AWARDED INDICATE HOW QUALIFICATIONS WERE OBTAINED (Service School, On the Job Training, Civilian Experience, etc.)

4. INDICATE ANY ON THE JOB TRAINING WHICH IS QUALIFYING FOR AN MOS/SSI WHICH HAS NOT YET BEEN AWARDED ON ORDERS
DUTY MOS/SSI/AFSC EXACT TITLE OF POSITION FROM TO

NGB Form 34-1, 20131111 (PREVIOUS EDITONS ARE OBSOLETE.)

SECTION IV - PERSONAL BACKGROUND QUESTIONAIRE

SECTION V - CONTINUATION/REMARKS

YES

1. Within the last five years, have you been fired for any reason?

2. Within the last five years, have you quit a job after being notified that you would be fired?
3. Have you ever been convicted, forfeited collateral, or now under charges for any felony or firearms or explosives offense against the law?

4. During the past seven years, have you been convicted, imprisoned, on probation or parole, or forfeited collateral or are you now under charges for any
offense against the law not included in Question 3?

NO
(All Applicants Must Complete) Utilize the Continuation/Remarks section to fully explain any "YES" answers (except 9 & 17).
Attach a seperate sheet of paper if more space is necessary.

6. Does the United States Government employ, in a civilian capacity or as a member of the Armed Forces, any relative of yours by blood or marriage?
7. Do you receive or are you entitled to receive federal, military retired or retainer pay, service annuities, or other compensation based upon military,
federal, civilian service, or eligible for immediate federal civil service?
8. Have you ever been removed from military service due to unsuitability?

9. Will you be able to complete a minimum of 5 years of continuous AGR Service prior to completing 18 years of Active Federal Service or your
Mandatory Removal Date (MRD)?

10. Are you a candidate for an elected office, holding a civil office (full or part-time) or engaged in partisan political activities as defined in
AR 600-20/ANGI 36-101/DoD Directive 1344.10, Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces on Active Duty?
11. Have you been involuntarily removed from unit (Selected Reserve) service based on maximum years of service, qualitative retention or selective
retention board action?

12. Have you been involuntarily removed from unit (Selected Reserve) service for cause or been relieved for cause from any duty assignment,
including, but not limited to, relief from command in the past year?

13. Do you currently possess or is a report of suspension of favorable actions pending?

14. Have you voluntarily separated from the AGR Program in any State for one or more days within the past year? (ARNG Applicants Only)

17. Have you met the minimum physical fitness requirements for each component as specified by AR 600-9 (Army) or AFI 36-2905 (Air Force)?

15. Have you been voluntarily separated from the AGR Program or voluntarily separated in lieu of adverse action?

16. (OFFICERS AND WARRANT OFFICERS ONLY.) Have you been non-selected for promotion as not best qualified for promotion board convened by
State Headquarters or Department of the Army Headquarters within the past 12 months?

5. While in the military, have you ever been convicted by a General Court Martial?

Use the Continuation/Remarks section to fully explain any "YES" answers (except 9 & 17). Attach seperate sheet(s) of paper if more space is necessary.

NGB Form 34-1, 20131111

I certify that all of the statements made by me are true, complete, and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and are made in good faith.

I have completed this application with the knowledge and understanding that any or all items contained herein may be subject to investigation. I consent
to the release of information concerning my capacity and fitness by employer, educational institution, law enforcement agencies, and other individuals and
agencies to personnel specialists for purpose of employment. I also understand that a false answer to any question in this application may be grounds for
not being employed, or for being released after I begin work.

SIGNATURE DATE

SECTION VI - CERTIFICATIONS AND AUTHORITY FOR RELEASE INFORMATION

(PREVIOUS EDITONS ARE OBSOLETE.)