National Guard “Citizen Soldier”

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!

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Additional Careers Infantry Aviation Logistics Support Transportation Mechanic and Maintenance Administrative

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

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

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

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

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