Post on 24-Dec-2015
What Is the National Guard?
Department of Air Force and Army
Primarily commanded by State
Sometimes given orders by President of the U.S.
Oldest military branch!
Mission/Purpose Domestic
emergencies▪ Storms▪ Floods▪ Fires
Combat missions Counterdrug efforts Reconstruction
missions▪ Building schools and
hospitals▪ Training local peacekeepers
Typical Year in National Guard Civilian career One weekend a
month training 2 week training in
summer Train close to
home! Serve for 3, 6, or 8
years
Serving in the Guard Video
Requirements to Join
U.S. Citizen 17-35 years old Medical and Moral requirements Physical fitness requirements No criminal record HS diploma ASVAB
National Guard TrainingBasic Combat Training (BCT):
Three Phases: VideoRed Phase (Weeks 1-
3)White Phase (Weeks
4-5)Blue Phase (Weeks
6-9)Graduation (Week
10)
Red Phase“Shakedown”- bag check
No electronics, books, jewelry, playing cards, weapons, etc…
Training – Combative Running and Fitness
Training
White Phase“Gunfighter Phase”
Hand-to-hand trainingNight TrainingFitness TrainingMap and compass reading
Blue Phase“Warrior Phase”
Advanced Rifle Training Additional Weapon Training 10-Kilometer and 15-Kilometer
marches The End of Cycle Text (EOCT) The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)
Training Video
Additional Training
ROTC - Video Reserve Officer Training Corp Facts ROTC programs – All branches but Coast
Guard Army ROTC program
Academy There is no academy for the National
Guard Officer Candidate School
OCS training through Air Force or Army
Medical Field Careers Training ranges from 6 to 54 weeks
Dental Specialist Mental Health Specialist Optical Laboratory Specialist Health Care Specialist
Military Police 10 weeks Basic Combat Training 10- 12 weeks on- the- job instruction
CID Special Agent Military Police Patrol
Engineer 10 weeks Basic Combat Training 6- 36 weeks Advanced Individual
Training Bridge Crewmember Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and
Nuclear Specialist Explosive Ordinance Disposal Specialist
Additional Careers Infantry Aviation Logistics Support Transportation Mechanic and Maintenance Administrative
Benefits
Leadership Opportunity Exciting career opportunities Civilian Career and Military Career –
double salary Free education Shopping privileges Health insurance Retirement benefits
Reserves
Always under the President’s control One weekend a month 2 weeks during year (usually summer) 2 year commitment, might be lengthened Same boot camp as Active Duty
Branches of Reserves: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard Serving in one branch can be very different than
another Video
National Guard vs. Reserves
Reserves – back up to Active Duty Presidential Command
National Guard – Serves individual States but President can command if emergency Example: 9/11 Many National Guard went to Iraq
Together they make up 45% of the Military
ROTC – “College Program”
Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines 2, 3, or 4 year scholarship Normal college experience Free tuition Graduate as an Officer in the Military One ROTC course per semester, one
weekend a month, 2 or more weeks in the summer
Learn more at:
www.nationalguard.com
Each branch of the military will have their own reserve website.