Oklahoma Army National Guard State Career Counselor

Our Vision

Career Counselor Team, which builds trust with families and Soldiers with relevant, accurate information tailored to their specific careers.
 

Our Mission

Force multiplier for the Oklahoma Army National Guard with Unit Career Counselors at every level with the latest information and training.  Retain quality Soldiers and provide commanders with a healthy, sustainable force that can respond to state and federal missions.

OKARNG Retention Bulletin - Updated March 12, 2025


Retention SOP published:
OKARNG Retention SOP Version 1 (PDF)
OKARNG Retention SOP Version 2 (PDF)

Re-enlistment Bonus:
  • 3 Year DMOSQ (BRS): $10,000 lump sum, due on start of contract. Eligible between 5 years TIS to 6 years 1 month TIS
  • 3 Year DMOSQ: $10,000 lump sum, due on the start date of the new contract
  • Must have no more than 13 years 1 month time in service at current ETS
  • 3 Year MOS Conversion: $10,000 lump sum, due upon completion of MOS training completion, must be in MOS with less than 60% strength
  • Must not be flagged
  • Must have current PHA
  • Must be in TPU/TDA unit
  • Must be MOSQ
  • Must be in valid vacant PARA/LIN (NO EXCESS)
BRS Continuation Pay:
  • Enrolled in Blended retirement system, all Soldiers enlisted after 01Jan2018 auto enrolled.
  • Payable between 8-12 years, reducing to 11 years in FY 26
  • Multiplier is 2.5 X monthly base pay
  • Must complete training https://olms.armyfamilywebportal.com.
Student Loan Repayment Program:
  • Must have pre-existing federal Loans
  • Eligible for up to $50K in repayment
  • Loans are paid at 15% per year based on the original disbursement amount of $7500 per year cap
  • E4-E7 with less than 16 years TIS at current ETS date
  • Must not have received SLRP previously
  • Must be in 365 day ETS window
  • 6 year minimum contract
  • Cannot be flagged
Re-enlistment & Extension Kicker:
  • Be eligible for the MGIB-SR (Chapter 1606)
  • Re-enlist or extend DMOSQ in the grade of E4-E-7 with a 6 year contract
  • Completed at least three years of service in the ARNG, but no more than 13 years 1 month in any component

 

Eligibility For Retention

 
  • Must be 365 days from current Expiration Term of Service (ETS) to be eligible for extension (unless extending for a promotion, Active Guard Reserve (AGR) tour, school attendance, transfer of benefits to family).
  • Must meet Height/Weight and Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) standards unless waiver is submitted and approved.
    • Height/Weight
      • Within six months up to eight months for Traditional/AGR
    • ACFT
      • Within eight months for AGR
      • Within 14 months for Traditional
  • Medical Readiness Code of 1 or 2; 
    • If pending medical board (PEB/MEB), Soldiers can extend with a medical waiver. Length of extension is determined by G1 Personnel Medical.
  • Must not be in an absent without leave (AWOL) status.
  • Soldiers who are eligible to extend may extend 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 years at a time.

*Most requirements may be waived subject to leadership approval per NGR 600-200 Ch. 8

FY24 Extend to Defend Gifts

  • Hunting Field Chair
  • OCP Woobie Sleep Set
  • Fleece Jacket
  • Pullover
  • OCP Backpack
  • Belt Buckle
  • Lansky Knife Sharpener
  • Hammock
  • 20oz Tumbler*
  • Bullet Bottle*
  • T-Shirt*
FY 24 Extend 2 Defend Gifts Flyer (PDF)
FY 25 Extend 2 Defend Form
*2-year re-enlistments or more may only select from starred items.

Training

Incentive Information

Blended Retirement System:

Sponsorship forms

Exit Survey

Benefit Links

Pay

Insurance

Veterans Affairs 

Retirement

Recruiting

Space A Flights

Military Associations 

Discounts for Shopping, Vacations, Events and More 

 

 

OKARNG SCC Team


Maj. Stephen Roberts

SCC Chief
Email: stephen.p.roberts16.mil@army.mil
Phone: 405-228-5368


Mr. George (Tommy) Caves

SCC NCOIC
Email: george.t.caves.civ@army.mil
Phone: 405-228-5267


Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Honick

Career Counselor
Email: jesse.d.honick.mil@army.mil
Work Phone: 405-471-9444
Cell Phone: 405-496-3261
Units Covered:
45th Field Artillery Brigade
189th Regiment (Regional Training Institute)
Camp Gruber Training Center


Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Olson

Career Counselor
Email: nicholas.j.olson16.mil@army.mil
Work Phone: 918-447-8236
Units Covered:
45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team


Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Duke

Career Counselor
Email: brandon.e.duke.mil@army.mil
Work Phone: 918-686-1177
Units Covered:
45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team


Staff Sgt. Jason Musshafen

Career Counselor
Email: jason.p.musshafen.mil@army.mil
Work Phone: 918-475-1948
Units Covered:
90th Troop Command
Joint Force Headquarters