How long your training in the National Guard depends on what your MOS (your job) is. The least technical jobs are shorter in length, while the more technical jobs are generally greater in length. If you want an estimate, you can expect training to be a minimum of 13 weeks, with some of the longer training to be over a year. Again, it all depends on how technical your MOS is.
The first National Guard troops were deployed to Iraq in early 2003, following the September 11, 2001 attacks and the subsequent buildup to the Iraq War. The U.S. launched Operation Iraqi Freedom on March 20, 2003, and National Guard units began to arrive in the region shortly thereafter, with many being activated as part of the overall military response. The mobilization of National Guard forces marked a significant commitment of reserve components in the conflict.
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.
An Army National Guard Recruiter.
The Army National Guard and Air National Guard do work together. Although, most missions are different and require that they work on different tasks. You will most definitely see Army and Air National Guard working together on a big project.
Party of National Mobilization was created on 1984-04-21.
The full form for Guard is National Guard of the United States.
Basic Training for Illinois National Guard is 9 weeks.
8 years.
1 year
The first National Guard troops were deployed to Iraq in early 2003, following the September 11, 2001 attacks and the subsequent buildup to the Iraq War. The U.S. launched Operation Iraqi Freedom on March 20, 2003, and National Guard units began to arrive in the region shortly thereafter, with many being activated as part of the overall military response. The mobilization of National Guard forces marked a significant commitment of reserve components in the conflict.
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.
There is the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard.
1 year
1 year
Yes. Each state has National Guard units.