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1 National Guard “Citizen Soldier”

2 What Is the National Guard?
Department of Air Force and Army Primarily commanded by State Sometimes given orders by President of the U.S. Oldest military branch!

3 Mission/Purpose Domestic emergencies Combat missions
Storms Floods Fires Combat missions Counterdrug efforts Reconstruction missions Building schools and hospitals Training local peacekeepers

4 Typical Year in National Guard
Civilian career One weekend a month training 2 week training in summer Train close to home! Serve for 3, 6, or 8 years Serving in the Guard Video

5 Requirements to Join U.S. Citizen 17-35 years old
Medical and Moral requirements Physical fitness requirements No criminal record HS diploma ASVAB

6 National Guard Training
Basic Combat Training (BCT): Three Phases: Video Red Phase (Weeks 1-3) White Phase (Weeks 4-5) Blue Phase (Weeks 6-9) Graduation (Week 10)

7 Red Phase “Shakedown”- bag check
No electronics, books, jewelry, playing cards, weapons, etc… Training – Combative Running and Fitness Training

8 White Phase “Gunfighter Phase” Hand-to-hand training Night Training
Fitness Training Map and compass reading

9 Blue Phase “Warrior Phase” Advanced Rifle Training
Additional Weapon Training 10-Kilometer and 15-Kilometer marches The End of Cycle Text (EOCT) The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) Training Video

10 Additional Training ROTC - Video Academy Officer Candidate School
Reserve Officer Training Corp Facts ROTC programs – All branches but Coast Guard Army ROTC program Academy There is no academy for the National Guard Officer Candidate School OCS training through Air Force or Army

11 Medical Field Careers Training ranges from 6 to 54 weeks
Dental Specialist Mental Health Specialist Optical Laboratory Specialist Health Care Specialist

12 Military Police 10 weeks Basic Combat Training
weeks on- the- job instruction CID Special Agent Military Police Patrol

13 Engineer 10 weeks Basic Combat Training
6- 36 weeks Advanced Individual Training Bridge Crewmember Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Specialist Explosive Ordinance Disposal Specialist

14 Additional Careers Infantry Aviation Logistics Support Transportation
Mechanic and Maintenance Administrative

15 Benefits Leadership Opportunity Exciting career opportunities
Civilian Career and Military Career – double salary Free education Shopping privileges Health insurance Retirement benefits

16 Reserves Always under the President’s control One weekend a month
2 weeks during year (usually summer) 2 year commitment, might be lengthened Same boot camp as Active Duty Branches of Reserves: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard Serving in one branch can be very different than another Video

17 National Guard vs. Reserves
Reserves – back up to Active Duty Presidential Command National Guard – Serves individual States but President can command if emergency Example: 9/11 Many National Guard went to Iraq Together they make up 45% of the Military

18 ROTC – “College Program”
Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines 2, 3, or 4 year scholarship Normal college experience Free tuition Graduate as an Officer in the Military One ROTC course per semester, one weekend a month, 2 or more weeks in the summer

19 Learn more at: www.nationalguard.com
Each branch of the military will have their own reserve website.


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