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Perhaps some of you have had a similar situation. I’m scheduled to attend BLC in November at Santa Fe, NM. I’m debating whether I should register for fall semester classes (currently attending in-person). Only reason I say this is because BLC would end the week before finals.

Would anyone here (that was enrolled as a full-time student) say they had time to do schoolwork at BLC? Were your college professors understanding of your situation? I’ve never had an issue with professors when attending AT or regular drill, but I feel like this might be different since it’s at the end of the semester.

I know there’s still a long way to go but it would be great to plan ahead.

Howdy folks. I’m an Infantry O-3 currently leaving Active Duty, primarily because I did not want to take company command, nor did I want to train for Infantry stuff in a non-deploying Army.

I’m interested in transitioning to the Guard for job training, benefits, and possibly to keep jumping. I’m hoping to reclass to a more employable MOS (I’m thinking something MI, AV, or EN) and am willing to become a warrant (preferred) or enlisted (least preferred).

Has anyone had experience with this? I know us 11-series guys are unemployable. If it matters/helps, I am Ranger qualified, EIB, Air Assault, Senior-rated Jumpmaster. Here are my main questions:

Can officers reclass from an Active Duty MOS to a Guard MOS without sacrificing rank or going back to BOLC?

Is there a pipeline for Active Duty officer to National Guard flight warrant?

Is there any officer vacancy in the Airborne Guard units, and in what MOS? Also interested in the airborne CA units I’ve seen mentioned on this sub.

Does anyone know how often guard members get airborne slots? Could they get it written in their contract when they join?

So basically my recruiter told me that in the guard I could volunteer for deployments and that certain MOS get more deployments, especially infantry ones and by the way he made it sound it sounds like it's just a quick application and you'll probably get put on. I recently took the asvab and was thinking about being infantry or a cav scout or something because it sounds fun and he made it sound like I can go on a shit ton of deployments and I just wanna make sure he didn't give me wrong info. He also told me about AGR after I asked and basically said that I could apply for a job with my MOS or even other MOS like mechanics or logistics and do them full time and that they would send me to the schools for whatever one I chose if I didn't choose my own. Is that true? Also if I do AGR am I getting state based wages?

I’m 17 and I’m going to talk to a recruiter in 5 days. I originally wanted to be a navy corpsman but I took fire safety at my highschool and realized how long it takes to become a firefighter/ paramedic. I have a plan on what I need to do and don’t need to join the military at all but I’ve always wanted to. So will this scratch that itch of wanting to join the military.

My wife and i are both in at the same unit and we recently had a baby and her postpartum depression has completely changed and controlled her life. She’s barely surviving at this point and i’m doing everything to help her but we live far from her family and my family does not help. she’s been to one drill since she gave birth 6 months ago and we had to literally ask out neighbor to watch our daughter because like said above, my family does not help. that pretty much escalated her anxiety and depression and she’s just slowly falling into a deep hole. we’ve both discussed her taking a hardship discharge while i stay in but she thinks they won’t approve it, is there any advice or any guidance anyone can give me for getting her the best possible solution to this? i hate to see her this way and i don’t want her to lose her life over the army. she’s in therapy, on medication, but it just is an up and down hill and i feel for her well being overall she just needs out so she and i don’t have to have complete strangers watch out baby, or, worst case scenario, live the rest of our life without her if things get no better. thank you all

Hey, I’m a 19 year old freshmen in college. I’m going to school for aviation and it’s very costly. I got told of the national guard today wanted some advice. Is it worth it? How well does it work with school? And is it looked down upon by other branches for just being a weekend job? I was seeing all sorts of information but the 1 weekend paycheck and tuition help would help me out tremendously.

I'll be attending BLC soon and I'm pretty anxious over the whole thing. I'm not sure what to expect and I've been told very little as to what the current BLC looks like. I'm wondering if there's anything in particular that I need to be prepared for, anything that I should be well studied on prior to going, and anything that's generally good to know about going to BLC. I'm also worried about the packing list. I saw on the list that I need to bring 3 pairs of OCPs but I only have 2 good pairs and my other ones are either tattered or have holes somewhere in them. Should I purchase a new pair of OCPs before leaving or will it not be a huge deal if I show up with 2 when the packing list says 3? Any advice is greatly appreciated, thank you.

I've recently found out about armyignited and I'm trying to figure it out. I tried getting on the website to see what they offer but its not letting me it's giving me some sort of privacy error I'm not sure if its the computer I'm on or if I need to go talk to someone before I go try to login I'm not too sure what to do so some help would be nice.

Previous Air Force AD looking to go National Guard. I’ve been out 5 years, and all I have is my DD214 and DD2808.

No luck getting the whole packet through the VA, my recruiter can’t seem to get it through his channels, and yesterday my liaison at MEPS went over to the AF liaison and still no luck.

Seems like I can file a SF180, but that’ll take weeks via snail mail.

Any other options? Or do I just have to play the waiting game

I'm a member of the MN National Guard in AIT currently and I was curious if anyone could help me locate any information on my unit. Specifically the SOP and Chain of command so I can study that and be up to speed when I graduate AIT instead of having to take more time to learn when I get back. Anyone with any knowledge would be greatly appreciated. I'm in Foxtrot Company 189th AVN at Camp Ripley.

Hello,

I am considering joining the NG on a 68WF2 contract after working for a few months as a new grad RN. I've always wanted to join the military, and I think the critical care and flight experience would be beneficial as I would like to be a flight nurse later on the civilian side. I'm also already an EMT-B. I already spoke to a recruiter once and he informed me of the option, among others. Any words of advice or things I should know before I go back and explore it further?

Thanks

Have the results from the JAG November 2024 Selection Board been posted yet for the guard? If not, does anyone know when they will? The recruiters I have been working with don’t seem to know when/if they have been released.

Alright, so I am in reserves now, and I was out of the guard for a while.

Was my old units supposed to update my NGb23 every single year? The last one that was updated is 6 years out of date, and that is in my possession but not in iperms. I am going to request mine from the state I was apart of (Texas).

By the off chance they don’t have it, and it wasn’t done. What could I do to make this happen?

It’s not in my IPERMs, My NGB22 is.

I'm wondering if it would be a smart move to commission as an officer after I complete my college degree? I want to work in the national security field (interested in HUMINT), and would like to hear everyone's thoughts about the reserves or guard and which branches they think specifically would be the most helpful. I'm not opposed to active duty, but it seems less risky to go reserves or guard, especially if I'm unable to get cleared or simple don't like it as much as I thought I would for whatever reason. I'll be graduating in a year and want to get good advice on this subject as it's a big decision. I know that I can work in this field as a civilian, but it seems that most people have some sort of military background and from my research it seems it could really help me get my foot in the door. Plus, the reserves or guard could allow me to simultaneously work in a civilian role while still serving. I'm open to any advice as well. Thanks!

So currently ng would I be able to switch to active during basic

I am looking at joining, I don’t want to waste a recruiters time if I dont qualify so I figured I would ask some questions 1st.

I am 36, 5’7” @200lbs (not a butterball, but not a powerlifter).

I hold certificates for hazmat response, a journeyman card, msha, osha30, even recently worked at a nuclear power plant and have a radworker cert.

What are my chances of being able to fall into this mos as well as even being able join? Could my employer drop me for saying I am looking into joining?

Ik this question has been answered like 100 times on here, but wanted to asked anyways. I’m a freshman at an out of state school and I don’t think I’ll be able to cover tuition/ housing for next year and was thinking about joining the guard. I’ve always somewhat considered going into the military in some form but didn’t want it to replace the career I’m in school for now. Pretty much all I know about the guard is what the recruiter has told me, 10 weeks basic, 2 weeks in the summer and 1 weekend a month which seems doable with school, but Im nervous if I join it’ll affect my education. Should I join or try to find other options?

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Title explains it all. I ETS in September and then have like one year IRR. According to a document on G-2 army.mil I don't need to renew if I separate within 12 months. According to HRC's IRR policy book I don't need to renew if it's within 18 months. I don't plan on pursuing a career that requires a clearance and don't care to dig around and find the necessary info for the SF 86 form if it's not necessary.

With that being said can anyone confirm the above or provide info to the contrary?

I’m look for and advice on what I should take with me to the up coming course in Feb?

going to MEPS Feb 24th.

Wanted to ask, I'm going to be going to college and doing national guard. I'll be going into college for forensic pathology / forensic technician. An I wanted to ask those in the medical field what's the best one for general knowledge and medical training to for experience with doing drawing, blood,examining,etc. ?

I'm interested in joining NJ National Guard as an Intelligence Officer, but I'm struggling to figure out the best path. Unfortunately, the call with my recruiter left me a little more confused.

My big question: Does it make sense to go in as Enlisted or OCS?

My recruiter made it seem like it's likely I would not get in as an officer because most people have prior experience and security clearance.
I want to serve, I want to use the skills and experience I have to hit the ground running. I'm really not sure what the best option in the guard is. I don't want to do if it means OCS and not be able to join any of the branches because there's "no job openings."

Any insights / advice would be sincerely appreciated.

My basic qualifications:

• 29 y/o
• B.S. - Tech
• MA - Public Policy
• Work - 6 years as data analyst/tech

Currently I’m a SPC 91B in the guard, but I’ve been getting this itch for the last few months to turn in this 368 and go active army. But I’m wondering if anyone knows what the process is like? And what are any tips or advice?

I enlisted in the Guard as a 68W, and I’m pursuing nursing school. However, I already have a prior degree, so I am weighing the pros and cons of doing a traditional BSN program vs an accelerated BSN program. Has anyone ever done an accelerated program while also being in the Guard? Is it possible or am I crazy 😅

Swearing in Tuesday, what should I expect at osut and as a 12b in the national guard in general? Ms national guard

Hey everyone,

My name is Tim. I’m a 4 year active duty army vet in Huntsville, Alabama and I’m considering reenlisting into the national guard. I just had a couple of questions.

I was a tank mechanic while I was active duty, and wanted to know how the job was being a helicopter mechanic. I have several openings here in Huntsville that I’m considering. Also, combat engineer.

A main question I had was pay. I’m 60% disabled through the VA from my time in active duty. I know that while in AIT for whatever chosen job, I would be receiving active duty pay for as long as I was there. Would that replace my disability pay for the time I was active for training? Also, I think I can choose disability pay every month over the monthly weekend pay, right?

I tried asking /r/army about this but everyone seems to be cranky over there so I am over here reaching out for assistance.

I am a GWOT era (05-11, AFG 08-9) NCO that just enlisted for OCS. Despite the break in service I was able to get a BCT wavier (State OSM thinks it a record lol).

I am supposed to go to drill this month at my state's OCS unit and since I am not going to IET I won't have any uniforms. I reached out to supply and they will get me my gear before I go but uniforms they are already talking about "funds". I won't drill with RSP, headed straight to OCS prep, with the plan of headed to accelerated this summer.

This is all kind of messed up. I don't mind buying a uniform or two but I am feeling like since I don't have a unit and not going to IET, I am going to be on the hook for uniforms. I think I am going to get one set of OCPs from clothing and sales but need a more sustainable plan.

Anyone been in a similar situation? Any regs or information you can equip me with so I can better navigate this SNAFU.

Thanks in advance.