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.