Originally Posted by
TKOwnedU5
Why would most people choose ANG over the Reserves?
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Another reason is the ANG (and the ARNG where I retired) is a state-controlled asset. The states promote their own NG personnel. As an example, if you're an O-3 (captain) eligible for promotion to O-4 (major), you compete against all other captains in your state for an O-4 slot. Once you get the slot and are promoted, the state applies for federal recognition of your state promotion. Once granted, you pin on the new rank and receive the higher pay. You, and your family, stay in that state.
Someone correct me if this has changed but in the Reserves, the same captain competes against all other eligible captains nation-wide. You might be promoted to a major's slot in another area of the country. As a reservist not on AD orders, you may have to move at your own expense. If you have an airline job and commute to it but are in a reserve unit in your hometown you might be facing a double commute after promotion and QOL takes a big hit.