Army Man

What is the difference between the National Guard and Army? I'm 17 and a junior in high school, I'm going to join the Army National Guard and what to go into the Military Police. Some people are telling me that other services are better then the national Guard. I want to go to college and be in the National Guard, any advice?? I need some advice, what did you do and how is the Army National Guard, which pay, college payments, training?

Is The Army National Guard Considered Less Prestigious Than Active Duty/Reserves? I have thought about joining the Army and I have though about joining the National Guard or the Reserves while going to school. What are the differences between the National Guard and Reserves? Is the National Guard still counted as part of the U.S. Army? Is the National Guard considered less prestigious or a joke to others who are active duty or in the reserves?

What are the differences in the Air National Guard and the Army National Guard? I am 17 and I have decided that I would like to join the National Guard. I live in Arkansas and I was wondering, what are some of the differences between the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard? Do they offer different amounts of money for college? What makes them different? Other than one is Air Force and the other is Army.

How does the guam army national guard work? I am 17 yrs old and I am planning to join the Guam army national guard or the military. I have a dog of mine that I am not willing to give up. Is it possible that when I go off island for training, I can find a home instead of living in the barrack and then Just go in to work eeveryday?

What happens to your army national guard bonus if you transfer to active duty? If I get a $20,000 bonus for the Army National Guard I get half after basic and half after three years. What happens to that other half if, after say two years, I decide I want to transfer to active duty? Also, if I upgrade to active duty can I upgrade my G.I. Bill too?

What exactly is the Army National Guard? I'm trying to think about different options I have. And i just wanted to know what exactly is the Army national guard? is it the same as being in the Army reserves?

As part of the Florida Army National GUard, can I apply for the Army Rangers or Airbourne School? Im interested in joining the National Guard Army division here in FLorida, can anybody tell me if it is possible to be elligible for Ranger in the ARMY National Guard?

How hard is it to join Army active service coming from the Army National Guard? I plan on serving in the National Guard for a couple of years while I finish my master's and then I want to join the Army as an active officer. 1)How hard is it to join Army active service coming from the Army National Guard? 2) What happens to my contract? If I serve 3 years in the guard, does that mean that I have 5 years left in the Army?

When you join the national guard, do you have to pick either air or army national guard ? I'm just lost because i thought it was just the national guard but then i did some more research and i found out that there were subunits. Is it possible to just be apart of the National guard or... Are you either the army or air national guard ?

What's the difference between the army national guard and the Army? Is the national guard a different branch or under the army? What are the main differences like what they do. Please compare and contrast them.

I am a member of the army national guard and wondering if i can compete in army sports? ? I am going to bct for the army national guard and have always wondered if I could compete in army boxing. I've boxed since I was 12. I have my amatuer license. Would I be able to compete due to being in army guard? Would I be qualified? Any info would be appreciated!

Can i join the air national guard after i serve my time in the army national guard? im really interested in aviation. but i dont want to make this huge commitment to something im only interested in. i am on my way to becoming an army national guard,,,but i wanted to know if i do decide to further my career in aviation. is it possible for me to switch to the air guard?

How to switch from Army National Guard to Active Army without being sent to Special Forces? I'm currently with the national guard and has been trying to switch to active army but the recruiters kept telling me that they don't have any available MOS for me but special forces. Are there any recruiters out there that can help me with this situation?

Is the army national guard a good idea for a single mother? Im a 20 yr old mother and I want to go in but im not sure if its really worth it or should I just finish school. Im in school to be a teacher. And if so which one is better the Army or the Army national guard or the reserve.

Can i join the army national guard as a to become a helicopter pilot straight from high school? I am currently 17 and a junior in high school, and i am currently interested in joining the army national guard to become a helicopter pilot. I was wondering if its possible to attend boot camp this upcoming summer and then proceed to continue my training to become a pilot after i graduate. If i cannot are there any other options open for me to become a helo pilot in the army?

I am in the army national guard and want to swicth to the air national guard? What are the odds? I have been in the Army National Guard for two years and I still have time left in my contract. I am just very dissatisfied with my unit... and have heard positive things about the air naitonal guard.

How often do you train in the United States Army National Guard? United States Army National Guard. How often do you train? This is after you attend basic training and AIT training. I mean how often do you train with your unit? Do you sleep at home or on a base or a place that the guard assigns to you? Do you wake up everyday and go train? How many hours do you train? I wanna know all the information. No vague answers.

How come there are very few Army National Guard recruits getting the bonuses they are promised? I have talked to a few people whose time is up in the Army National Guard, that have yet to get the bonus they were promised and that when they did tried to get their education benefits, they never got them. This is the number one reason most are not reenlisting.

What are my options after my Army national guard contract ends? Im 36 yrs old and I enlisted into the Army National Guard in July, 2010. I know I must serve a minimum of 6 yrs however, I plan to make a career within the military (20yrs or more). What are my options after my initial contract ends. I plan to apply for OCS next year. Im just trying to map out my options. Quitting is not an option at this point...Please only INTELLIGENT and INFORMATIVE Answers only. Thank you.

Can you be discharged from the army national guard if your work schedule always conflicts with your drill date? I have been in the Army National Guard for a few years now. I recently got a new job and im usually working during drill weekends. I cant just be requesting 2-3 days a months off if i really wanna get up in this job. It is my main source of income and without it i would be on the streets. The drill pay money per month is nothing but gas money. My civilian job is more important than NG Drill. What do you suppose that I can do?

What is the difference between Army National Guard and Army Active Duty? Okay, so on my Youtube page, people have been calling me a Puss* because I am choosing Army National Guard this July and it's kind of pissing me off. Can someone explain and thorough explanation on the differences?

Would anyone else join the Army/National Guard at 29 years old, with a wife and a new house? I've considered many times throughout the years to join the National Guard or Army, and I'm very close to picking a job and signing with the Guard. I'm also considering getting my associate's degree and maybe bachelor's to become an officer (if they waive the 30 year old requirement; which I guess they will). The education would be free. I want to know anyone else out there, with similar responsibilities, that has taken this on. I'm intrigued by so many things and if this is really going to be a nightmare for me than I want to know. I'm looking into infantry, truck driver, and a couple of technical positions. I have few options as they have a special lump-sum bonus for specific positions after completing AIT. Thank you everyone for your honest input.

Can a army national guard or air national guard recruiter help me get out of nave dep suuoner? I am currently in navy dep. I was told some info from a friend that was not told by the navy recruiter so I want to get out and go into either army or air force Florida National Guard. If I talk to one of those recrutiers can they help make the precess quicker?

What is establishing the family care plan in the army national guard like? I was denied with the dependency waiver lastweek by the regular army and thinking of trying the national guard. Denial was becuase my wife's enlisted doing ROTC and we have two children under 18. One national guard recruiter said all we need would be a form of family care plan signed by a commander. So what is it like? Is it going to turn out the same denial in the national guard, too? or generally granted easier than the army active?

How can I get a dishonorable discharge from the army national guard without going to jail? I am in the army national guard and they might be forcing me to transfer to an infantry unit which is deploying to Afghanistan. I want out. I was wondering what is the quickest way to do so? How might a dishonorable discharge affect me in the future in my civilian life and can I do so without going to jail?

How can my husband transfer from Active Army to the Army National Guard? My husband is currently in AIT now and will be graduating July 22nd. He is going to be stationed in Fort Hood, Tx. Is there anyway he can transfer from Active Duty Army to the Army National Guard?

How do I get help from the Army National Guard to deal with abuse? My ex-husband was in the 115th Maintenance Co for the Army National Guard. I just recently found out that he is now active duty. While we were married he abused me and my children, stole money, and caused a lot of debt that I am stuck paying for. How do I get someone to help us with getting justice for the abuse and get him to pay these bills that he caused?

Are the army reserves and army national guard the same thing? I heard tht regular army is better than actual national guard. Since I'm a junior in highschool, and will be joining the army inbetween my summer of junior and senior year, I was wondering which one would be best? The army reserves or national guard? Plz some one with experience in the army! I want to do infantry in the army, and after college do airborne, and maybe beyond that (like special forces).

If you are an officer in the Army National Guard, How difficult is it to go Air National Guard? Is it a difficult transition for an officer to be in the Army National Guard and transfer to the Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserve as an officer?

How hard would it be to go from the army national guard to the airforce? I have been in the army for a year and a half, I've enjoyed my time in the army. But now I want to go to the Air force. I'm currently attending college online, but I want to be active duty..not air national guard?

What is the difference between a National Guard infantryman and an Army infantryman? I was talking to an Army recruiter in my high school today and was asking about the difference between someone who is an infantryman in the army and one in the army national guard and he said the one in the guard would mainly be serving in our homeland. I was wondering what the infantryman in the guard would do here in America if he isn't being deployed

What are the physical requirements for Army National Guard ROTC? So, pretty self-explanatory. I am thinking about Army National Guard and can't decide if I should to ROTC or not, I can't find the physical requirements for it anywhere. I want to know about push-ups, sit-ups, running, and weight. Can anyone give me some information? I would really appreciate it! And please tell me how you know this information! Just so I can determine how accurate it is. Thank you!

is it dangerous to join the Army National Guard right now? Do they send over the Army National guard right out of boot camp. Who fights the front lines? IS that the MP's and Infantry or is that every solider down to jags and doctors?

Hi can you give me good reasons why the National Guard is better then the regular Army units? Hi I was planning join the US Army & have this coworker who is in the US Army National Guard as a PFC for 2yrs & was strongly adviceing me to join the Guard instead of regular units like Infantry or Airborne Div. Is he right? He is not a friend but a ok coworker with silly since of humor. What is your opinion? Thank you.

If I was to join the Army National Guard or the Air National Guard would it make me independent? I'm trying to figure out if I was to join either the Air or Army National Guard would it make me independent? I'm just making sure because I'm trying to figure this out to see if I would check yes to one of the fafsa (financial aid) questions. The question is "You are currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training" Would I check yes? And would it make me independent?

If I switch from Army National Guard to Active Duty, what are the chances of me choosing my duty station? I'm in the Army National Guard and I'd really love to go active but I want to go somewhere overseas. I don't want to get put in a crappy assignment and regret switching. I've been told you can choose your duty station but I'm not 100% positive about the whole thing. Please help :) Thanks!

What does the Regular Army think of the Army National Guard? I heard a comment today made by a military man about the National Guard and how they were fakes that just want to "play" Army.. So Im just wondering... Do you consider the Army National Guard to be Army? Do you consider them your equal? THe NAtional Guard is getting deployed and is spending time serving over seas.. Just because the Army is not there full time job does that make them less of a soldier than it does someone who is full time? Eagle1fox2... Thank you I could not agree more with you.

Is there any Army Armored units in the FL National Guard? I am planning to join the Florida Army National Guard and I want to be in a tank. The main question is, is there ANY Tank units stationed in Florida that i can sign up? In short the the FL National Guard has any Armored Units? Does the Florida Army National Guard have ANY Tank Units?

Can I transfer from the national guard into the regular army? Ok so i'm joining the army national guard to pay for college. My MOS is going to be something like signals or avionics or something like that, because my state doesn't have infantry. While i'm in college i'm gonna take ROTC for the regular army. Once i graduate can I transfer into the regular army AND change my MOS to infantry?

Is it possible to switch from the army national guard to the air force active duty? I joined the Army National Guard on December 17, 2009. The only reason I did this was to go ahead and get my feet wet and get to go to basic training. I leave March 31 for basic and AIT. I will be back I think in five months. My MOS is 92 Whiskey. I wanted to know is it possible when I get back that I can transfer to Air Force Active duty. And also do anyone know how long AIT is for a 92 Whiskey??

Is National Guard a different branch from the Army? Sorry, I'm clueless. But I hear people say "Army National Guard" so I don't know if that means they're under the same branch or not.

What does an Intelligence Officer in the Army National Guard do? What would an MI Officer do when not on active duty and when deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan? I am about ready to become an officer in the Army National Guard and I am trying to pick a branch that will give me opportunities in the civilian world.

Why doesn't the california army national guard have as much benefits as other states? California has nothing for tuition assistance from the state nor medical coverage compared to many other states. ? Is it because california is the biggest state or something? I understand that both army reserves and army national guard receive 4500 in tuition assistance from the federal government but as of now I am having troubles selecting which reserve department I would like to enlist into. Who deploys more?

How difficult would it be to switch from the Army National Guard or Army Reserves to Active Duty Marine Corps? If you have been in the Army National Guard or Army Reserves for about 1 - 1 1/2 years how difficult would it be to switch to Active Duty Marine Corps? What would need to be done in order to switch services?

what countries do the delaware army national guard get deployed to? i know they get deployed to Iraq, and Afghanistan, but i was wondering if they get deployed anywhere else also. if you don't have information on the delaware army national guard, then any state will do.

What is going on with the Army National Guard in relation to the current Iraqi conflict? I am thinking about joining the National Guard, and I was just wondering what the status of the Guard in Iraq is? Which MOS are going? Which are staying at home? Are they going to be sending more Guardsmen into Iraq, or back to the States? Basically, what is going on with the Army National Guard in relation to the current Iraqi conflict?

How fast do you move up ranks in the traditional army national guard? How fast or how slow do you move up ranks in the traditional army national guard (1 weekend per month) compared to if you go active duty?

Can someone joining the National Guard make a referral to their recruiter for someone in the Army? A friend of mine has decided that he wants to join the Army National Guard after hearing much influence from my husband who is currently serving in the Army. Although my friend didn't want to join the Army, can he still make a referral to his recruiter about my husband because he persuaded him to join the National Guard? My husband just recently received a referral from one of his friends who chose to join the Army and in return we received some money. Would this work the same way for someone who is joining that National Guard and wants to refer him? Sorry if this sounds kind of confusing :D

What is the nickname for men in the Army National Guard? Okay. So I know its "Army" National Guard but I didn't know if there is like a little nickname for them. Yeah, you can always call them soldiers but I think that applies to everyone in the military. For example, men in the marines are "Marines", men in the coast guard are "Coasties", men in the navy are "Sailors", and so on. I have a boyfriend in the National Guard and I just wanna be correct before I try to call him something.

Difference between Air National Guard and Army National Guard and both reserves? What is the difference, i have a friend trying to choose between Army and Air force, both National Guard and Reserves. Please describe why each are good options and bad options.

What jobs are open to people in the Army National Guard? Can you still get all the same jobs as an active duty soldier? Will they make you relocate, even if they have the job you enlist for in my state? Can you join the Army National Guard if you were previously a Marine and would you keep the same rank or would you start at E-1?

What happens if you have signed up for Army National Guard and then don't finish high school? A nephew of mine signed up for the Army National Guard in Minnesota and has not been through Basic, but is now changing his mind about going. He has been skipping classes and could possibly not finish high school. What kind of trouble will he be in if he does not finish high school?

What do military personnel think about the Army National Guard ? Thinking of going Army National Guard, but I am concerned about the skill level for the troops. Don't want to be led by an 18 year old idiot. I can go active duty if I wanted but the Guard is offering a 20k sign on bonus for my MOS (MP). I am 25 so this is a career thing for me.

what's the difference between the army reserve and the army national guard? i cant find any differences other than army reserve is for 4 years and national guard is for 3 to six.

What benefits will I receive when I marry someone in the Army National Guard? I am engaged to someone in the Army National Guard. I would like to know if I will receive medical or dental benefits. Also, what kind of housing allowance or extra pay will he receive because of being married? Anyone with any answers, please help! Thanks!

Can I join the Army National Guard at 17 and still get educational benefits for college? I am 15 now. I want to know if I could join the army National Guard at 17, finish high school, let the army pay for my college , and then get a commission as an officer in the army. Could that work?

Can I go to Officer Candidate School in the Army National Guard? I was discharged from the Navy about 6 years ago. Unfortunately I received a general discharge (under honorable conditions) with an RE-4 reentry code. The narrative reason for separation was misconduct with an HKQ code. After 6 yrs now, I have graduated from college and I am interested in going back to the service. I wanted to join the army national guard and go to officer candidate school. And so, I was wondering if I can do this even though I wasn't honorably discharged from the Navy. I live in San Antonio, TX and any answers from recruiters or any other person with knowledge about this will be greatly appreciated.

What's the difference between National Guard and Army National Guard? I wanted to join the army national guard after I get my transfer degree but what are the differences and which would I benefit form more , thanks.

Can you have a hospitalization and then join the army national guard? Can you have a hospitalization and then join the army national guard? If the hospitalization was as an adult.It was for depression. I am trying to prove a point to a friend. I was not the one in the hospital.

What day of week is gratuation from army national Guard? I have a friend who goin in the army national guard and he is doinb his basic and ait back to back and i was wondering usually when you do that what day of week is graduation.

What Is Required To Get In To The Army National Guard? I was just curious what the physical requirements are for getting in to the Army National Guard? Like do you have to do the same Basic training that the Army does (I've found those requirements for sit-ups, push-ups, and running).... How exactly does the process work? You sign up, then what? Do you go to training for a couple months or something? Thanks! So essentially you go to basic like regular Army, and then go home and will then do your regular weekend a month, two weeks a year? And I guess then that it's a safe assumption that you have to meet those same fitness requirements as the Army? thanks Krystal.... I'm actually not even in contact with any recruiters at the moment, just considering joining, knowing full well the potential for deployment. I'm mainly asking about physical requirements so I know what I'd be getting in to if I sign up. The only worry I have is about the distance running at this point. Even as a kid when I was very active in sports, for some reason I couldn't run distances well. My mouth dries up and I have to stop and gasp for air, etc. and it's only gotten worse with chronic sinus problems I now have.... No doctors would ever say I had asthma though, so I don't know what the problem is. Basically I wouldn't want to go to basic and not be able to "cut it" because I couldn't handle the distance running... Other than that I'm in perfect shape. Guess I better keep searching for a solution to my sinus issues, and attempt to jog and see if perhaps I can build up to the levels needed.

How long does it take for a re enlistment bonus from the Army National Guard? My husband just re-enlisted for another six years to the Army National Guard. His original ETS date was May 19, 2009. However, he resigned his papers on May 2nd. When is he supposed to receive his enlistment bonus? How long after this date does it normally take?

Any suggestions for a single income household wanting to join army national guard? I am the sole bread winner of my household and want to join the Army National Guard for part time work. Any suggestions on how to keep up on bills while I am at basic and school with the lack of funds coming in during this time frame?

Army National Guard Help "i want answers from people who have served in the guard or currently serving? What are the pros and cons of the Army Guard? Living Conditions? What are the benefits? Training? Pay?

how fast can you get a promotion in the army national guard? How long would it take me to get to E5 in the army national guard if my MOS is infantry. An active army recruiter told me that the army national guard does not get fast promotions, he said active army gets faster promotions than the guard. I'm just trying to rank up fast, which one would get me there faster?

Can I switch from the Army National Guard to the Air Force National Guard? I am in the army national guard. I'm a 92Y Unit Supply Specialist. I have a 3 years active reserves, and 5 years IRR. Can I switch from Army National Guard to the AFNG after my 3 years? And can the army still call me up if I do switch to the AF?

How much do you get paid roughly a month for being in the Army National Guard? I have always wanted to join the military since I was in high school being that I was in ROTC for 4 years. I am interested in the Army National guard. I would like to know roughly how much you get paid for the one weekend a month you have to attend drill. Also, what kind of benefits . I know you get benefits, but do you get fully paid benefits? Educational benefits? Any help is greatly appreciated.

What is your opinion of the Army National Guard? I am thinking about joining the Army National Guard. I am just wondering what other soldier's opinions of it are. I am also a freshman in college right now. I am wanting to join solely for the college benefits. Do you think it will be worth it? My family is actually very against me doing this, but in the end, I know it is my own decision to make. Is there anything else I should know about the National Guard?

What are the chances of being deployed in the Army National Guard Reserve as 11B Infantry while in college? I just turned 18 last month and I enlisted today as 11B Infantry. I ship off to Fort Benning, GA for Basic and AIT on May 19, 2009 for 14 weeks. I'm going to college now as a freshman and plan to still be going to college even while I'm in the Army National Guard. I'm not afraid of being deployed or anything, but I'd like to know how likely I am to be deployed even while I'm in college? Thanks!

Do you get leave during a deployment in the Army National Guard? I heard the active duty Army gets 2 week leave during a 12 month deployment. Does the National Guard also get this?. I know that they train for 3 months then deploy the rest of the 9 months and that counts as a 12 month deployment. Do they get to come home for a while after training? or do they just deploy right away?. Do you always get your 2 week leave?

Does the army national guard train in puerto rico? Does the army national guard ever leave state to train in Puerto Rico? If so, is this training any different from the training that is done once a month or does it help because the difference in surroundings?

is it possible to chang from army national guard to active? im trying to get into the army, ive tried joing all other branches to try to get in but, since i have a GED i cant join. even the army said i couldnt. but! the army national guard said they'll take me with a ged. i dont see why? i would much rather be active. when i took the asvab last month i failed, but on my paper slip thing i put national guard. can i just circle active instead? or.. can i just be in the national guard for so long then switch to active?

what the difference between army national guard and army active? isn't army national guard a full time job? if it is then whats the difference?