Aims to remove manpower policy requirements for E-8 control grades to resolve unit stagnancy and advocate leadership growth.

Manpower difficulties, in part due to Title 5 and AGR conversions, have created complications in National Guard units with the inability to appropriately promote senior leaders in the AGR program. Metrics are not being obtained by National Guard Bureau on the number of AGRs selected for proper positions but unable to promote due to an unavailable Control Grade. This issue has been identified as affecting unit cohesiveness and effectiveness, with potential negative impacts on National Security and Defense strategies. Removing the policy requirement for E-8 control grades would ensure that the right people are selected for the right positions, leading to properly staffed and effective National Guard organizations, although at a higher funding cost.

The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States recommends to the Congress of the United States legislation in support of Active Guard Reserve Control Grade Modernization.