What is an Inter-State Transfer (IST)? 

IST refers to a Soldier transferring from one state’s National Guard to another states National guard. 

For example: IST from the Indiana Army National Guard to the Illinois Army National Guard and vice-versa. A Soldier can transfer to any of the 50 states and 4 territories. Soldiers are offered the opportunity to re-class as an IST. Soldiers usually transfer to another state due to family, employment, and education reasons.

To get an IST started, contact your unit Readiness NCO and inform them of your plan to IST. They will help you complete an IST packet for our office to process. 

If you have any questions, please contact our office.

What is an In-Service Recruit (ISR)? 

Active Duty (AD) Soldiers and Marines within their ETS/EAS (6 months) will be offered the option to contract with the National Guard. 

For example: A Soldier at Fort Benning within their ETS window can contract with the Indiana Army National Guard. Once the Soldier ETS from AD, their National Guard contract will start. Another example: A Marine at Camp Pendleton within their EAS window can contract with the Indiana Army National Guard. Once the Marine EAS from AD, their National Guard contract will start. AD Soldiers and Marines are offered different incentives for contracting with the National Guard. You may qualify.

To contract as an ISR, contact your local Reserve Component Career Counselor (RCCC) office. Marines, please use this roster to contact your local RCCC. 

If you need further guidance, please contact our office.

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