Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) Program

Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) members are under the jurisdiction of their state law while in their usual Title 32 duty status.

AGR grade authorizations are based on the underlying military technician (civil service) grade approved for each position.

Since AGR members are not deemed on active duty like a member of the regular Army or Air Force, the protections available through the Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act do not apply to them while in Title 32 status.

AGR members are in a duty status at all times unless on leave, similar to active duty members.

Both Department of Defense Standards of Conduct and prohibitions against certain political activities apply to AGRs.

AGR members may achieve an active duty retirement by the completion of 20 years of creditable active service.