What is Inactive National Guard status?
Inactive National Guard. Those in inactive status cannot drill for pay or points. They are ineligible for annual training and cannot be promoted. However, they are required to muster with their last unit once a year. In the event of a full activation, they can be recalled to service with that unit.
What is an NGB 23?
Most Army National Guard Soldiers receive an updated NGB Form 23 each year on their service anniversary or birth month. This is an automated form generated by the Retirement Points Accounting System. This statement provides a summary of your years of service, retirement points and estimated retirement pay.
Is National Guard active duty?
Individuals serving in the U.S. Army National Guard or Air National Guard are not considered active-duty service members. However, they can be called up to active duty at any time, depending on the needs of the military.
Can you get a good year in the IRR?
As mentioned above, you need to earn 50 Points per year in order to have a “Good Year” that counts toward retirement. Most members of the IRR won’t earn a Good Year toward retirement unless they served a partial year on active duty or in the Regular Reserves either before or after joining the IRR.
What is the difference between active and inactive National Guard?
A person who is active duty is in the military full time. They work for the military full time, may live on a military base, and can be deployed at any time. Persons in the Reserve or National Guard are not full-time active duty military personnel, although they can be deployed at any time should the need arise.
How do I get NGB 22 and 23?
To obtain a copy of your NGB Form 22/22A, you have to contact the National Guard Adjutant General’s Office for the particular state in which you performed National Guard service. For contact information, visit the National Guard website.
