My first time being deployed with the Guard, I spent 19 months on active duty. Legislation passed since then is supposed to prevent any member of the National Guard or Reserve from being activated for a period of more than 12 months.
The full form for Guard is National Guard of the United States.
Basic Training for Illinois National Guard is 9 weeks.
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Most deployments are typically one year.
For honorable discharge, from 2 to 6 months.
Usually about a year.
It is a yearly qualification that is added to you're record for promotional points.
NYS does not recognize National Guard and Reserves as veterans even after completion of their military obligations. Most (if not all) State and City applications with veterans preferences do not recognize National Guard/Reserve service, regardless of how long or honorable it was. The simple rule used is if active for more than 180 days is considered a vet.
AFCOS stands for Army Fiber-Optic Cable System. It is a specialized communications infrastructure used by the National Guard to facilitate secure and reliable communication across its units. This system allows for the transfer of data, voice, and video signals over long distances, enhancing coordination and situational awareness among National Guard personnel.