Yes, you just need to notify your unit, and make arrangements to substitute any UTAs you miss. You can even go to a foreign country when you're on leave from the active Army.
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The National Guard is used by the states in times of emergency such as major floods. Each state governor has control of that state's National Guard. Members of the National Guard can be called by the Army in times of national need to protect the United States of America. The army is under the command of the President. They serve to protect the United States.
About 550,000 active duty personnel and another 550,000 reserves and National Guard members.
There are actually two National Guards, but when people say the National Guard they are probably (but not necessarily) talking about the Army National Guard. The other National Guard is the Air National Guard which is to the Air Force what the Army National Guard is to the Army.
No. There is only an Army National Guard and an Air National Guard.
Yes...I'm in the Guard and I use it.
The Guard Recruiting Assistance Program (G-RAP) offers financial incentives to National Guard members and civilians who refer individuals to join the National Guard. Participants can earn up to $2,000 for each referral who enlists and completes basic training. The program seeks to expand the National Guard's recruitment efforts by leveraging the networks and connections of its existing members.
Military members.
The National Guard does not provide medical coverage to prior members. Ask a local VA representative if you qualify.
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Yes.
It is the other way around. What does the members contribute to the National Guard. The training that members receive from the guard helps the unit more effectively in having that persons motivation and skills achieve excellence. It also helps in promotions and additional training.
No. The Air National Guard uses Enlisted Performance Feedbacks. However, ANG Officers are subject to an OPR.
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That is usually over 200 members.
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.
Civilians can get onto post. National Guard members can get onto post. However, being in the National Guard will not get you access to restricted access installations. For example, access to Cheyenne Mountain is very strictly controlled, and being in the National Guard without a legitimate reason for being there will not get you access.