National Guard

“Citizen Soldier”

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.