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Old 07-17-2008, 07:25 AM
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with an IMA positiion, is it only for a certain number of year period and then have to apply again. I have seen several mentions of 3 or 4 year IMA positions. If so, how hard is it to continue in the position, my guess is that is has to do with the pot of $.
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I think you may be confusing IMA tour with IMA position. There are IMA tours throughout AFRES, usually at the component commands, NAFS or at the Joint Commands and these are usually limited by a period. However, an IMA position is one that is part of the overall manning. I do not have to re-apply for my IMA position. I'm in it as long as I want, providing I get promoted or have met 2 promotion boards and have not been selected. I suppose I could promote myself out of the position and then have to search for another position with the appropriate grade. There is no MRD for an 0-4, unless you have not been promoted twice then it's approx 6 mos after your last board. For an 0-5 there is an MRD of 28yrs TFMS or 60yrs old whichever is 1st.
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Old 07-17-2008, 12:01 PM
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thanks, I think you're right. Do you meet promotion boards on the same timeline as AD? ie I was supposed to be IPZ for LTC next year, if I get this job, will I still meet one next yr? How hard is it to make O-5 as an IMA?, I have a masters and ACSC in corres.
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thanks, I think you're right. Do you meet promotion boards on the same timeline as AD? ie I was supposed to be IPZ for LTC next year, if I get this job, will I still meet one next yr? How hard is it to make O-5 as an IMA?, I have a masters and ACSC in corres.
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From what i gather, it's not hard to make 0-5 as a CAT B IMA. I'm being told that 0-5 as a CAT E has been a hurdle for some... The difficulty is finding a CAT B IMA position. The time line is different in the reserves for promotion. I can't tell you specifically what the time line is but a search on the web should answer that. As an IMA, you must be in the Reserve program for one year before you can be considered for 0-5. The one year starts about May/mid-June so i'm told. If you start in July 08 then you would meet the board in June 2010. This is no factor since there is no HYT for an 0-4. You only set an HYT/MRD if you get passed over twice for 0-5. This info is all from the former IMA Program Manager at my Det.
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So I meet an O-5 board in 2010, worst case passed over in 2010 and 2011 then forced out I guess? I don't think I should have a problem with making it as long as it is a little less political than AD, which I fully expect. I have all the right boxes checked and great strat on AD OPRs.

I found the diff between Cat A and B. Cat A(Traditional reservist)-req'd 48 TPs and B(IMA)-24 TPs minimum in addition to the 14 day AT.
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So I meet an O-5 board in 2010, worst case passed over in 2010 and 2011 then forced out I guess? I don't think I should have a problem with making it as long as it is a little less political than AD, which I fully expect. I have all the right boxes checked and great strat on AD OPRs.

I found the diff between Cat A and B. Cat A(Traditional reservist)-req'd 48 TPs and B(IMA)-24 TPs minimum in addition to the 14 day AT.
Sounds about right. Not sure what your AFSC is but check out what's available on RMVS or find an officer recruiter for the reserves and they should be able to point you to RMVS. You might be able to look at it through the AFPC webpage??

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Anyone care to offer up to date advice on the subject? I'm looking at leaving my Guard unit for an IMA job. Unit is doubling up O-5s and below during UTAs and has gone south in other ways. Plus the commute is expensive as I moved away and now drive to drill. I'm hoping to get an IMA job at an active duty base that is much closer to home.

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1. The base where I want an IMA job is 200 miles away. Would I get mileage/per diem for travel days when I accomplished duty?
2. I'm sure it varies, but could I expect to do 4 days in a row every other month? I understand Cat A positions have 48 TPs and Cat B have only 24.
3. Are IMA jobs any more or less secure as a trad Guard or USAFR position in a unit that could be subject to BRAC? I'd think a headquarters IMA job would be safe but in this budget environment you never know.
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Originally Posted by L'il J.Seinfeld View Post

Questions
1. The base where I want an IMA job is 200 miles away. Would I get mileage/per diem for travel days when I accomplished duty?
2. I'm sure it varies, but could I expect to do 4 days in a row every other month? I understand Cat A positions have 48 TPs and Cat B have only 24.
3. Are IMA jobs any more or less secure as a trad Guard or USAFR position in a unit that could be subject to BRAC? I'd think a headquarters IMA job would be safe but in this budget environment you never know.
1. IMA's get:

IDT's - lodging(up to whatever billeting charges, approx $53/nite) but no per diem.
AT - lodging and per diem and to/from mileage

2. totally up to your supervisor. Most IMA's I know come in 3-6 times per year.

3. most likely HHQ jobs more secure than ANG but you never know.

also if you live > 100 miles from your ANG/AFRES unit location, then all non reimbursed expenses are deductible from your federal income (NOT subject to 2% rule). e.g. you can deduct mileage to/from (on IDT's), 50% of per diem, etc.
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Someting to consider and I may be incorrect on this, but...IMA positions (not an IMA tour) are non-flying billets.
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