There is no Automatic promotions within the National Guard unless they are ones based off time in service. You won't be handed rank just for switching from Active Duty to the Guard. In order to gain rank you will need to test and show you deserve the new position.
No. If you want to go from Regular Army to National Guard, you must first finish your active duty enlistment, then reenlist into the Guard - you cannot opt out of active duty during the time specified in your contract.
Someone currently in the National Guard.
The National Guard and Reserves are branches of the active duty military.
There is an acronym AGR which stands for active guard reserve. This is for members that are on active duty with the Guard or Reseves.
Yes, there can be bonuses available for active duty Air Force members who switch to the Air National Guard, but it depends on various factors such as career field, skill set, and the current needs of the Air National Guard. It is best to speak with a recruiter or personnel at the Air National Guard unit you are interested in joining to get specific information about potential bonuses.
To change from Army National Guard to Active Army simply speak to your Commanding Officer about transfering.
Most National Guard officers are on reserve duty status.
The minimum is 180 days of active service duty.
Over 1,000,000 soldiers serve collectively in the Active Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard.
You will need to see a recruiter to join active duty.
The same as the active duty army and reserves do.
Of course. You aren't active duty anymore.