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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 Storms Floods Fires Combat missions - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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!
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Mission/Purpose Domestic
emergencies▪ Storms▪ Floods▪ Fires
Combat missions Counterdrug efforts Reconstruction
missions▪ Building schools and
hospitals▪ Training local peacekeepers
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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
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Requirements to Join U.S. Citizen 17-35 years old Medical and Moral requirements Physical fitness requirements No criminal record HS diploma ASVAB
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National Guard TrainingBasic Combat Training (BCT):
Three Phases: VideoRed Phase (Weeks 1-
3)White Phase (Weeks
4-5)Blue Phase (Weeks
6-9)Graduation (Week
10)
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Red Phase“Shakedown”- bag check
No electronics, books, jewelry, playing cards, weapons, etc…
Training – Combative Running and Fitness
Training
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White Phase“Gunfighter Phase”
Hand-to-hand trainingNight TrainingFitness TrainingMap and compass reading
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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
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Additional Training
ROTC - Video 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
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Medical Field Careers Training ranges from 6 to 54 weeks
Dental Specialist Mental Health Specialist Optical Laboratory Specialist Health Care Specialist
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Military Police 10 weeks Basic Combat Training 10- 12 weeks on- the- job instruction
CID Special Agent Military Police Patrol
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Engineer 10 weeks Basic Combat Training 6- 36 weeks Advanced Individual
Training Bridge Crewmember Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and
Nuclear Specialist Explosive Ordinance Disposal Specialist
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Additional Careers Infantry Aviation Logistics Support Transportation Mechanic and Maintenance Administrative
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Benefits
Leadership Opportunity Exciting career opportunities Civilian Career and Military Career –
double salary Free education Shopping privileges Health insurance Retirement benefits
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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
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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
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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
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Learn more at:
www.nationalguard.com
Each branch of the military will have their own reserve website.