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2.1. Waivers/Exceptions to Policy (ETPs).
Chapter 2
GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
2.1.1. Requests for waivers/ETPs to this instruction must be fully documented and
coordinated through command channels to HRO and TAG, prior to submission to
NGB/A1M.
2.1.2. Coordinated requests must be forwarded to NGB/A1M, unless otherwise indicated, for
approval/disapproval.
2.1.3. States may use email coordination to process requests for waivers and ETPs.
Requests must be fully justified to include necessary background information.
2.1.4. NGB/A1M AGR Program Manager will only grant waivers/ETPs when warranted due
to circumstances beyond the States’ control and in accordance with current law.
2.2. AGR Program. The AGR Program consists of Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Full-Time
Support (FTS) personnel who are responsible for assisting in the organization, administration,
recruitment, instruction or training of ANG personnel and assigned primarily against mobility
positions.
2.2.1. IAW DODI 1205.18, Full-Time Support (FTS) to the Reserve Components, after the
initial six-year period, the AGR Program is administered as a career program that may lead to
an Active Duty military retirement after attaining the required years of Total Active Federal
Military Service (TAFMS).
2.2.1.1. A probationary period shall not exceed six years (reference paragraph 6.2).
Continuation beyond the initial probationary period or service in AGR status for more
than six years constitutes retention (career status) and shall require subsequent
management under a career program.
2.2.1.2. Career retention and advancement will be dependent on existing force
requirements and the needs of the unit, State, and Air National Guard. Applicants for the
AGR program should be able to complete 20 years of total active federal military service
(TAFMS) prior to reaching mandatory separation. See Paragraph 5.10 for those Airmen
unable to attain 20 years TAFMS.
2.2.2. AGR personnel are counted against authorized ANG end-strength for Airmen on fulltime
National Guard duty as authorized by Congress IAW Title 10 U.S.C. Section 115.
Additionally, AGR personnel are counted against congressional authorizations for the
controlled grades of E-8, E-9, O-4, O-5, and O-6 IAW Title 10 U.S.C. Sections 12011
(officers) and 12012 (enlisted).
2.2.3. By law, Airmen performing support to Counter Drug cannot be Title 32 AGRs under
Title 32 U.S.C. Section 502(f).
2.3. Equal Opportunity. The management of AGRs will be free of discrimination based upon
race, color, religion, sex, national origin and age IAW ANGI 36-7, ANG Military Equal
Opportunity Program.