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US National Guard

From their birth, the Army and Air National Guards have supplemented US Army and Air Force operations around the world. Additionally, national guardsmen serve as citizen soldiers, serving in times of crisis and natural disaster here at home. This category seeks to answer questions regarding all aspects of National Guard service.

816 Questions

What is time in grade for CW2 in the National Guard?

24 months for WO1 to CW2. 72 months to CW3, 72 months for CW4. Outstanding individuals can make CW3 and CW4 in as little as 36 months however based on merit and the needs of the component

The national guard?

It's a reserve force of the military.

Where is the Library Of The National Guard in Washington located?

The address of the Library Of The National Guard is: One Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001-1401

Does the air national guard and the army national guard work together?

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.

Did the National Guard make sure that order was kept and justice was served in San Francisco and in the mining camps?

During the 60s/70s, the "Army" National Guard (there is a Air National Guard also) was utilized primarily in the Dakotas during the Wounded Knee incidents, the Watts riots in LA, Governor Wallace's use of the Alabama Guard to keep blacks (African Americans) out of white schools, and the state of Ohio (Kent State University shootings).

In the National Guard can a part-time commitment fund your full-time education?

Yes, the national Guard holds training two days a month, and two weeks over the summer. Unless of course you are to get deployed.

What are ruta days in the air National Guard?

Not sure about the "R", but the "UTA" portion stands for Unit Training Assembly, which would be your drill weekends. UTA-4 being a standard two day drill, and UTA-5 being a 2-1/2 day drill, IIRC.

How do you get discharged from army national guard with mental health issues?

Speak to a mental health professional about your concerns in regard to you being mentally capable of serving your country. (after all no one wants to be responsible for someones life because your mind wasn't ready to process the information when you needed it the most)

What is the name of the National guard theme song?

The official name for the Army & Army National Guard song is "the Army Goes Rolling Along". Please note that all regulations in the Army National Guard are the same as those in the regular Army, since the National Guard is a component of the Army.

Will there be any jobs available for you when you are done training in the National Guard for MOS 15W?

In that specific field? Probably not. Even if there were civilian openings for UAV operators, you'd only be an entry level candidate, with no real job experience.

Who was the last National Serviceman?

Although the last National Serviceman is attributed to Lt Richard Vaughan RAPC who left the army on 13th or 16th May 1963, the true answer will probably never be known as there were as many as 50 national servicemen retained in BAOR until the end of that month. Their discharge being delayed because they were in hospital, in detention or for some other reason

What is a good pre-run strategy if you are in the national guard and have a two mile run tomorrow - for example what is good to eat the day before and maybe for breakfast?

There is no magical meal that will make the run easier. You are thinking, perhaps, of loading carbohydrates. That is a technique that can work for elite athletes, but it is an involved technique that requires days of preparation. In your case, eat a well-balanced breakfast 2 to 4 hours before your run and you should be fine. Be well hydrated, too. You should be drinking at least 3 quarts of clean water daily.

Who was the only air force or air national guard officer to get a commission without any leadership schooling?

former President George W. Bush, who was given a direct commission in the Air National Guard, upon completion of enlisted Boot Camp, without ever being asked to complete any officer training school.

Is there a state without a national guard?

No. There is an Army National Guard / Air National Guard unit in every US State, and in Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Guam, and the District of Columbia.

Can i go through the National Guard to be enlisted in the air National Guard?

The only way to be enlisted into any military branch of service is through a recruiter.

How do you build an EPS packet for the National Guard?

Gather all documentation that records promotion points. Include record of physical fitness. No flags or bars from promotion.

Would a special discharge be on a DD 214 form?

You'd have to define what you meant by "special". The various categories of discharge are pretty much standardised, and this is noted usually by a three letter code (in current versions - numeric versions had been used in the past).