Interstate Transfers (IST/RCT)
If you are already a Soldier in the Army National Guard and you plan to move to the State of Texas and wish to transfer to the Texas Army National Guard, you've come to the right place. This page outlines the process of transferring to the Texas Army National Guard.
The Transfer Process
Prior to relocation, please contact your current Army National Guard unit in order to begin the coordination of your transfer. Your unit will let you know what youíll need to do in order to clear the unit and will subsequently contact the IST Coordinator in your State to inform them of your pending move.
Your State's IST Coordinator will then contact the Texas Army National Guard IST Coordinator to obtain a valid position for you. A coordinated transfer between states can be accomplished prior to your relocation by completing an Interstate Transfer Agreement.
Occasionally, Soldiers relocate quickly without ample time to properly coordinate their transfer. When this occurs, Soldiers must contact their current unit of assignment immediately to request an excused absence from training in order to find another unit in the new State (up to 90 days). Please note that you will be required to attend all scheduled drill assemblies with your current unit if this excusal is not granted.
Your current unit will contact the State's IST Coordinator and provide them with the updated address and contact information so they can provide an IST Worksheet to the Texas Army National Guard IST Coordinator. Your transfer will be coordinated between the respective State IST Coordinators and the Soldier.
Interstate Transfer FAQ
Q: How do I start the transfer process?
A: The servicemember must first have the approval of their chain of command. Then they need to make arrangements to return any issued supplies. Once these arrangements have been made, the interstate transfer worksheet must be completed with the assistance of the IST coordinator. When this is complete, the worksheet is sent to the gaining state's IST coordinator who will assist the service member in finding a new unit.
Q: When can I conduct an Interstate Transfer?
A: Servicemembers can transfer whenever there is not a Stop/Loss in effect and have the approval of their chain of command.
Q: Why haven't I been paid since I transferred?
A: You have not completed your transfer and been properly loaded into SIPDERS.
Q: How do I complete the transfer and get loaded into SIPDERS?
A: You must be sworn into the gaining state using NGB Form 22-5-R-E. Once this form is signed by the proper personnel, the IST coordinator will send it to the losing state to request the soldier's Personal Qualification Record (PQR). The IST coordinator will then take the 22-5-R-E and the PQR to SIDPERS for loading.
Q: Why have I not been contacted by the gaining state's IST coordinator?
A: Many IST coordinators have a very high volume of transfers. Service members must be proactive in the transfer process. Don't wait to be called by the IST coordinator, call or contact them with any means available. Refer to the website for further assistance.
Q: Will my bonus and/or stabilization carry over?
A: In most cases, bonus and stabilization contracts are honored in other states. Some bonuses are dependent on the service member's MOS and finding an applicable unit. Research may be required. Stabilizations are usually honored as long as proper documentation is presented. Confirm this with the unit and the IST Coordinator.
Q: Can I transfer while in the RSP program?
A: It is the policy of the State of Texas to deny Soldiers that are not MOS qualified. All service members must complete basic and AIT in order to transfer. If a service member has not completed training, the state of Texas will allow them to courtesy drill with a local unit in the new state. Training certificates will be sent to their previous unit until the soldier is ready to be courtesy shipped to complete training. Once in the AIT training pipeline, the IST process can be officially initiated.
Q: How long should the IST process take?
A: The Interstate Transfer process can take between 14 and 90 days, depending on the initiative of the servicemember.