How part-time is the National Guard, really?
I can only speak directly about Arizona Army National guard but a lot of this can apply to other states or branches.Each state is a little different but there is a minimum amount of MUTAs (Multiple Unit Training Assembly, one MUTAs is equivalent to one day of active duty pay but half a day in real time) a soldier must complete within a year to have a "good" year. State budget and request from state command can add training but generally it is 12 drill weekends and two consecutive weeks a year. Due to "big Army" requirements, additional work during off duty hours comes in the form of online training or correspondence courses. There is also a requirement to pass a physical fitness test which requires time every week to maintain or improve (despite what some Soldiers may think, you can't pass an APFT by watching "Cops" alone). In addition, there are leadership responsibilities which, depending on rank and position, can be anywhere from 1-2 hours a week to attending a 10-day-after and a 10-day-out meeting. I will try to tally it all up based on rank:Lower enlisted (E1 to E4)-One weekend a month, two weeks a year.Leadership Responsibilities: 0 hrs/weekOnline training: 10 hrs/yearPhysical fitness: >3 hrs/weekJunior NCO (E4 to E6)-One weekend a month, two weeks a year.Leadership Responsibilities: >2 hrs/weekOnline training: 12 hrs/yearPhysical fitness: >3 hrs/weekSenior NCO (E7 to E8)-One weekend a month, two weeks a year.Leadership Responsibilities: >5 hrs/week (plus two meetings a month)Online training: 15 hrs/yearPhysical fitness: >3 hrs/weekAbove E8 its a second slightly less than full time job.Junior Officer (O1 to O2)Similar to Junior NCO but with more planning time.Senior (Command) Officer (O3 and up)Similar to Senior NCO with more planning time. (Battalion and Brigade level commanders have been known to work outside of the National Guard but they have a great staff that helps pick up the slack.)NOTE: All of this is IN ADDITION TO "normal" life. We still have full time jobs, go to school, take care of our families, hang out with friends, etc. It gets my goat when I hear people (even some Soldiers) say that they "can't find the time" to do
What does the national guard actually do?
The Army National Guard is part of the United States Army, comprising approximately one half of its available combat forces and approximately one third of its support organization. Army National Guard units are trained and equipped as part of the U.S. Army and are expected to adhere to the same moral and physical standards as their "full-time" Federal counterparts. The same ranks and insignia are used and National Guardsmen are eligible to receive all United States military awards. The National Guard also bestows a number of state awards for local services rendered in a service member's home state. National Guard units can be mobilized at any time by presidential order to supplement regular armed forces, and upon declaration of a state of emergency by the governor of the state or territory in which they serve (in the case of Washington DC, the Commanding General). Unlike Army Reserve members, National Guard members cannot be mobilized individually, except through voluntary transfers and Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY). However, there has been a significant amount of individual activations to support ongoing military operations related to the Global War on Terrorism (beginning in 2001); the legality of this policy is a major issue within the National Guard. National Guard members and reservists now comprise a larger percentage of frontline fighting forces than in any war in U.S. history (about 43 percent in Iraq and 55 percent in Afghanistan). There are now 183,366 National Guard members and reservists on active duty nationwide who leave behind about 300,000 dependents, according to U.S. Defense Department statistics. Traditionally, most National Guard personnel serve "One weekend a month, two weeks a year", although a significant number serve in a full-time capacity, in a role called Active Guard and Reserve, or AGR. AGR's basically take care of things during the week while the "One weekend a month, two weeks a year" personnel are working at their civilian jobs. The "one weekend a month" slogan has lost most of its relevance since the Iraq War, when up to 40% of total US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan consisted of mobilized personnel of the reserve components.
Does part time national guard get deployed?
Just curious lol. Is part time considered active duty ? Do you need to do active duty in order to get part time ? And does part time get deployed ? I want to do army national guard . I don't mind getting deployed actually. I just don't want to get deployed overseas
Full time National Guard Job?
Yes. They get the same pay/benefits as regular Active Duty Army personnel. BUT Active Duty National Guard jobs are extremely competitive and hard to come by. You have to start out Active Duty or National Guard, and then apply for an Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) position IF one arises. Don't enlist in the NG with the expectation of getting a spot on Active Duty.
Can I enlist in the national guard and army reserves in the same time?
To answer your question, No. You can only choose one because they are both part time occupations in the military. There is a huge difference between national guard and the reserves.I’ve done four years in the military: Active Army 3 years then 1 year for national guard. National Guard is an armed force specifically designed to protect and serve whatever state they reside in. Sometimes you will be deployed if your state is required to call to arms during times of war. Basically, if there are any emergencies such as riots, acts of terror, disasters that are happening to your state, you will be called to duty. National guard consists of monthly meets for training and such. They will then have an annual training schedule set during summer. Pay is in accordance to your rank, time, and experience in schools and other accomplishments.On the other hand, the reserves is essentially the same when it comes to training like the national guard except you’ll be hanging around with active duty a lot more than national guard. The reserves serves under the armed command forces instead of the state. Meaning, there’s a higher chance of you deploying than national guard per say.They are both similar in a way but work on different levels. When it comes to benefits however, they use the same system. You’ll be able to take advantage of the benefits that are offered at the same level of active duty. For example, education benefits are somewhat covered thanks to the programs that national guard and the active army use: Tuition Assistance. If you’re looking to create a career out of the national guard or the reserves, you’ll need to lay down long contract years compared to active duty but you’ll be able to obtain a nice bonus from it. So think of it as a trade-for-trade situation.
Different between army and part time national guard"?
Regular army is the active army that is there everyday job. NG is the "weekend warrior" where you go 1 weekend a month 2 weeks a year. NG does get called up for active duty in a time of war, like now. If you are not sure you want to be shipped out overseas in a combat zone, then do not enlist. There are no guaranties in the military.
What is the difference between fulltime and parttime National Guard.?
Full time is called AGR - Active Guard/Reserve. These are not entry level positions. They are positions you apply for once you are in. It's basically the same thing as the active duty as far as pay and benefits go. You have to enlist part time.
Can I join the US Army National Guard part-time if I have controlled epilepsy? I haven't had a seizure in 11 years but take medication daily.
I’d suggest speaking with your doctor and the NG recruiter.The army is incredibly stressful, and stress is a very common trigger for epileptic seizures. But ifnyour seizures have been controlled for 11 years, there’s a chance that you may be ok. But don’t get your hopes up. They might say no, but it’s nothing to do with you as a person, it’s more about their worries for your health.
How much do national guard make a month?
I understand every branch of the military make the same amount and it all depends on there rank. (Air Force, marine, navy, army) As a E1 if I was to join any of these branches I would make $1200 a month in the beginning. Now I'm just wondering do national guards also get paid with these rates? Or do they only get paid for drills and annual pt?
What is the difference between full-time Army National Guard and Part-time National Guard?
Approximately 10-15% of the Reserves and Guard is "full time" meaning they are active duty and perform all of the functions required to keep the Reserves going like personnel, finance, maintenance, training, recruiting, etc. These are know as Full Time Unit Support Personnel (FTUS) or Active Guard Reserve (AGR). You don't just enlist as an AGR person. You apply for and are selected for openings in your unit and/or state as they happen and if you are qualified. Most AGR positions are for SSG/E-6 or above and it will take you several years of part time experience to be able to apply. You still do your one weekend a month and 2 weeks a year with your unit in addition to your 5 day work week. You are paid the same as active duty and the same benefitss.