Wisconsin Army National Guard Army Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Vacancy Announcement
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 27-016
DATE: 27 Oct 26
CLOSING DATE: 10 Nov 26
POSITION TITLE, PARA LINE, MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED MILITARY GRADE AND MOS: Cuops J3 Officer, PARA 201 LINE 01, O3, 01AO
APPOINTMENT FACTORS: Officer
DUTY LOCATION:
ARNG STAFF ELEMENT, JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS-WISCONSIN,
2400 WRIGHT STREET,
MADISON, WI
WHO MAY APPLY:
Any current WIARNG commissioned officer or RA/USAR/ARNG commissioned officer in the grades of O1-O3 qualified, or able to qualify, in AOC 01A.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Applicants must enlist or commission (as applicable) in the Wisconsin Army National Guard in the grades of: O1 to O3. Individual selected will receive an AGR Initial Tour with the Wisconsin Army National Guard. In order to be considered for this position applicants must meet minimum qualifications as outlined on this announcement.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the J33, Current Operations Officer/Joint Operations Center Officer-in-Charge (OIC), the incumbent is responsible for the training, administration, and logistics for a full-time staff of 13 including Active Guard/Reserve, State Emergency Government Specialists, and Title 32 Dual-Status Military Technicians. Ensures 24/7 operations and shift scheduling of the Wisconsin JOC Command Post. Monitors communications from the National Guard Coordination Center (NGCC), Wisconsin Air National Guard Wing Command Posts and Wisconsin Army National Guard Major Subordinate Commands and disseminates information to the appropriate entities. Monitors SIGACTs and CCIR criteria within the Area of Operations (AO) and Area of Interest (AI) and domestic operations mission tracking to provide situational awareness to senior leadership. Prepares DOMOPS Executive Summaries and data collection for senior leaders and state partners upon request. Plans, prepares, executes and assesses JOC Battle Drills and exercises to ensure operational readiness. Represents J3 for monthly Adjutant General Operations and Intelligence briefings, Wisconsin Emergency Management Duty Officer Monthly meetings and facilitates JOC tours for internal and external agencies. Assists in the management of an inter-agency communications budget to maintain JOC equipment and capabilities. Accountable for all JOC equipment. Coordinates with J35 Future Operations for Crisis Action Planning and assumes elevated JOC Battle Captain role upon receipt of validated Request for Assistance for WING support. Completes all other tasks as directed by Director of Domestic Operations (J3) and Deputy J3. The preferred candidate is able to reside within 40 miles of JFHQ, Madison, WI in order to respond to emerging situations.
POSITION COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
The individual(s) must be or able to become a member of the Wisconsin (ARMY) National Guard and qualify for and be placed in the following compatible MOS/AOC: 01AO
MINIMUM APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- 01A AOC Immaterial Position: Available to any AOC.
- Soldiers within 18 months of initial WIARNG AGR tour or reassignment must submit an ETP Request upon tentative selection.
- Urinalysis / Drug Testing (AR 600-85): New AGR hires must have a verified negative drug test/urinalysis within one year (365 days) of their official appointment date.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR APPLYING: The documents listed WILL be submitted “AS A MINIMUM”. If any of the required documents are not reasonably available to you, a brief letter will be submitted citing the documents missing with a short explanation necessary to certify the soldier as eligible. Failure to do so may result in a finding of ineligibility and may cause the applicant to lose consideration for this position.
- Cover Letter: Must include name, rank, job announcement number, position title, duty status (traditional, technician, AGR, etc.) for which you are applying, and contact information (i.e. Phone numbers and an e-mail address). Additionally, the cover letter must provide an explanation for any missing documents within the remainder of the application. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
- NGB Form 34-1: Application for AGR Position, dated 11 November 2013. All applicants must complete the NGB 34-1, including on-board AGRs. Ensure the form is signed and dated.
- SF 181: Ethnicity and Race Identification. Form is required for packet, however completion of form is voluntary. Information is used for hiring board composition only.
- Evaluation Reports (OER/NCOER): Include no less than three most-recent NCOERs/OERs, covering a period of three years. When less than three evaluation reports exist, include all available evaluations and include any missing documents in the cover letter. Recommend including letters of recommendation when less than 3 years of rated time is available.
- Soldier Talent Profile (STP): Service members should review for accuracy and include the most-recent version available. Contact your unit’s Readiness NCO for assistance, if necessary.
- ASVAB Scores: MEPCOM 680, MEPCOM 714, DD 1966, Transcripts, REDD Report, Prior Service Record or alternate documentation of ASVAB scores. Applicants who do not possess the advertised MOS/AOC must include verification of required ASVAB scores to obtain the advertised MOS/AOC.
- Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) Report: Applicants must include most-recent IMR, which indicates current PULHES. PULHES must meet minimum qualifications for the MOS/AOC associated with advertised position. Off the Street applicants must be MRC 1 or MRC 2 to apply. If recently corrected medical deficiencies are not shown on IMR, service members must coordinate with their units to have records updated. Ensure this information is also annotated on the cover letter.
- DD 214s: All copies. Service members may download from iPERMS of consult their Readiness NCO for assistance.
- DA Form 705: All applicants must submit a current passing standard Army Fitness Test (AFT) within 6-months of announcement closure.
- RPAS Statement: NGB 23A. Service members may download from iPERMS or consult their Readiness NCO for assistance.
- Waist to Height Ratio: Service members must provide a current (within 6 months) DA 5500, verifying their compliance with the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP). Service members for whom favorable personnel actions have been suspended (flagged), will not be considered for AGR positions.
- WIARNG AGR Personal Background Questionnaire: All applicants are required to complete. Not submitting this document will disqualify you. If you are unable to obtain the document from your leadership or the link provided, reach out to the WIARNG G1-AMT at ng.wi.wiarng.list.agr-staffing-and-services@army.mil
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (LOR): Applications may include letters of recommendation when applicable and/or appropriate. LORs may not be used to substitute missing documents.
SELECTING SUPERVISOR:
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
To apply go to: https://ftsmcs.ngb.army.mil/protected/Jobs/ This is the preferred method and provides you with quality control features prior to submitting your application. Submission using this method will automatically verify delivery of application.
E-mail Scanned digital PDFng.wi.wiarng.list.agr-staffing-and-services@army.milwith this naming convention: Job #, Last name, First name.Emails verifying receipt are not automatic
NGWI-PEC-AMT,
AGR Management Team (AMT) will not review the application for completion or accuracy before the closing date.

