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Would you be a veteran if was in the National Guard but did not have any active duty?
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∙ 12y ago
The term VETERAN denotes someone that has performed service as a member of the military. It does not denote a COMBAT veteran. The Veteran's Administration may make some distinction between service members that served different amounts of time on active duty. Check with their website for specific answers to specific questions.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y ago1. There are exceptions to every rule.
2. Generally, a specified number of ACTIVE DUTY days (such as 90 days) was generally acceptable to attain veteran status...OTHER than for training.
3. Injuries/wounds received in the line of duty might also count for veteran status (part of the exception to the rules).
4. Each Veterans Benefit (medical, housing, educational, etc.) might have a different criteria for a definition of "military veteran", (another possible exception to the rules).
An Army/Air Force National Guardsmen must contact the veteran benefit agency that he's interested in to see whether or not he's qualified or not. He "might" find that he meets the standards of a vet for one benefit, but not another one. Each state also has their own definitions for veterans, some states offer benefits that other states don't. For example, in California there used to be a "Cal-Vet" home loan, which was in addition to the Federal "GI Bill" home loan. The Cal-Vet allowed (California) ex-GIs to buy a home cheaper but required a cash down payment...the Federal GI bill did not require a cash down payment (as one example).
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Do reservists qualify as veterans?
A veteran is anyone who has served in the military. As far as veteran benefits are concerned, only those who have served at least six months on active duty are eligible for benefits. An exception would be a reservist who was injured during training. If you are a former reserve or National Guard member, stand proud as a veteran who volunteered to put your life on the line for liberty.
American doesnt need a bigger standing army it needs a deep branch of trained soldiers held in reserve who can bemobilized?
I'd be prone to disagree. The Reserve components (including the National Guard) have been suffering substantially higher attrition rates than their regular counterparts, because the Reserve training schedule (one weekend a month, two weeks a year) does not allow them to be trained to the level of proficiency which a regular would be trained to. It's one of the reasons the National Guard now has their 'Active First' option, so that members of the National Guard can spend some time in the active Army, and receive substantial training of the sort they would not receive by spending their entire career in the National Guard.
Can you switch from air National Guard to active army or marines?
Probably not during your current tour of duty. It may be possible after you complete your current obligation. Talk to a National Guard recruiter for details related to your specific situation.
Who commands the National Guard?
The Governor of the state is the main person in charge of that state's National Guard. The President of the United States takes charge of any National Guard unit at any time they want to. An example would be; the Governor of the state deploys National Guard troops to floods and fires around the state when needed. The President will deploy National Guard troops overseas to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan.
How do you work overseas as a civilian and be in the National Guard?
It would be difficult. It is up to you to attend drills with your unit. You may request to be ING (inactive national guard) by notifying the unit and see if it will be granted.
You served in army national guard 6mos active duty between 1962 and 1968 do you qualify as a veteran?
Yes, you would qualify as a veteran if you served in the Army National Guard for 6 months on active duty between 1962 and 1968.
Do reservists qualify as veterans?
A veteran is anyone who has served in the military. As far as veteran benefits are concerned, only those who have served at least six months on active duty are eligible for benefits. An exception would be a reservist who was injured during training. If you are a former reserve or National Guard member, stand proud as a veteran who volunteered to put your life on the line for liberty.
Does the National Guard make your house paynents if call to active duty?
Not likely. You would still be responsible for house payments. However, you would be paid some amount by the National Guard, probably more for active duty. No. While on active duty you receive regular duty pay and benefits, not from the National Guard (or Reserves), but from the Federal Government (Army, Navy, Air Force) (Marines & Coast Guard fall under Navy). Also time served on active duty counts toward retirement.
Can an active duty army national guard soldier retirement transition at an air force base?
Someone who has retired from an active duty position with the army national guard can transition to a role with the air force. The soldier would have to meet the requirements for reenlisting.
Are you considered a veteran after finishing basic training ait?
According to the VA "veterans administration" you are not considered a veteran of the armed services until you have completed 180 days of active duty not including time in training such as basic training and ait. This would also preety much rule out all or atleast most people in the reserves and national guard. my two cents- It is ignorant to say that "This would also pretty much rule out all or at least most people in the reservist and national guard." Especially since the war is being fought mostly by reservist and guardsmen. Yeah right "One weekend a month".
I was in the Army (active duty) 3 yrs ago and would like to get back in the reserves or national guard how would i go about that?
You should contact a local recruiter.
If you get deployed in the National Guard how long would you be oer seas?
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.
Are you a veteran if you served as a reservist in the Marine Corp from June 1976 until April 1988?
technically if you ever served on active duty during your time in the military, weather deployed or not, you are considered a veteran. however, you cannot be part of the vfw (veterans of foreign wars) if you were never part of a deployment in support of a war.
Are you a veteran if while serving in National Guard you are deployed to Iraq?
Depends if the unit you are in is scheduled for a rotation there. With the drawdown going on, it is probably unlikely.Added: While the above answer contains the element of truth - IF your unit of the NG is federalized, you WILL have to go wherever it is you are ordered to go.
What parts make up the US army?
Regular Army: This is the active duty force present during peacetimeArmy Reserve: Part timers, working in support rolesArmy National Guard: Reserve component which serves both state level and federal level roles. Originally, the intent was that there would be a state level National Guard, and a National Guard of the United States. However, when a state's National Guard is called into federal activation, they become the National Guard of the United States.Army of the United States of America: When a draft is implemented, this is the component in which draftees/inductees are placed into.
How do you find a veteran?
You could look in the phone book for the American Legion or the VFW or State Veteran's services or the national guard or an office of the US dept. of veteran's affairs or a veteran's hospital. State or county social services may be able to help. Local army or navy recruiters may be able to help. Most adults know some veterans, I think. A college ROTC officer would undoubtedly know some veterans.
Where do i get a National Guard ID?
You would get that from the national guard. If you get a fake National Guard ID that would be a crime. So you need to be a member of the national guard and get it from them. Contact their Public Affairs Office: 208-272-5232
