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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!

2006-07-07 16:04:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government Military

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?

2006-07-07 17:33:23 · update #1

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.

2006-07-07 18:08:59 · update #2

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if ur an average fit and capable person then ur a shoe-in....

2006-07-07 16:08:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Yes, the physical requirements for Guard are the same as for Army. The National Guard is in fact a division of the Army. You sign up, take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) which will indicate what jobs you might be good at, pick a job, which the military calls MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) and wait for your orders. Your orders will tell you the date and location of your Basic Training. Basic Training is about 10 weeks long, including travel time to your training location. AIT (Advanced Individual Training) is the training for your specific MOS, and the length of that training varies depending on which job you choose. You usually go to AIT immediately after Basic. After graduation from AIT you'll get orders assigning you to a Guard unit. Usually it's one fairly near your home, and certainly in your home state. You're probably familiar with the term "one weekend a month & two weeks a year". This is generally true, but Guard units also do some public appearances, like color guard or honor guard at parades or funerals, and they do recruiting events you might be asked to participate in. Hope this answers your question.

2006-07-07 21:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by pvpd73127 4 · 0 0

Since I just recently signed up I can tell you that the basic training is the same as the regular army. In fact, I was under the impression in talking to my recruiter, that National Guardsmen go to boot camp with the regular army, as well as to AIT school after boot camp is completed. It is only after these 2 things that you will differ from the regular army, because you will be going home.

2006-07-07 16:08:56 · answer #3 · answered by Jester 4 · 0 0

Yes, you go to the same basic as the regular army guys. As soon as you enlist, you're intered into a Delayed Training Program (DTP) status, and you begin to drill with your unit. You also get to go to the front of the mess line at basic.

2006-07-07 16:14:08 · answer #4 · answered by DOOM 7 · 1 0

yes, you would go to the same basic training as an active duty soldier does and you are held to the same physical standards as an active duty soldier is. and even being national guard, you will deploy, dont let the recruiters fool you, reservists and guard deploy a LOT.

2006-07-07 17:39:15 · answer #5 · answered by krystal 6 · 0 0

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