My husband is looking at joining the National Guard and I have lots of questions.
Do they really stay in the U.S. at war time, even if there was a draft?
Is it really only one weekend a month, and then you work your normal job?
How hard is the training?
What are some of the pros and cons about it?
Anything you can tell me will be a big help! Thanks!
2006-11-03 02:23:42 · 5 answers · asked by cartmansmom 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
In war time, the national guard goes where ever they aree needed. Out of the country included. They then get activated to full time duty. 24-7.
During now deployed times, it is 1 weekend a month, plus 2 weeks for training once a year. That does allow for a normal job too. Make sure he lets his real job know that he is in the guard too. If he gets deployed, they have to let him have that time off, no matter how long he is gone, and they have to keep that job for him until he gets back from deployments.
The pros arte that he will get loads of benifits, as will you if your married. The cons, that you never know where or when he will be sent out on deployment because og the war on terrorism right now. I hope that this has helped you. You can also try looking up info on the NAtional Guard web site.
2006-11-03 02:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by doggenfreek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The National Guard at this time are the first people to go to Iraq. Bush is fighting this war as cheaply as possible. The National Guard get sent right away and have to supply most of their own needs. I have a friend who went into the National Guard and was on her way to Iraq four months later. Not only was her pay crappy, it cost almost $4000 to go. She had to supply her own feminine needs, sheets, deodorant, soap, bug spray..the list was endless. She had to buy enough to last a year. Her combat pay was almost nonexistent. When she returned home, her benefits ended. If you want to avoid war, join the Army...they're not going to the war zones. Bush is sending National Guard and Marines. This girl I spoke of had to suuply her own toilet paper. The National Guard receives the lowest pay and has the least benefits. Hope this fills you in on what to expect.
2006-11-03 02:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some National Guard units have been sent to Iraq. They do not always stay in the United States.
The President can activate them and use them as regular Army units.
2006-11-03 02:29:24 · answer #3 · answered by DW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry hun, but the NG goes first, before active, before reserves.
2006-11-05 13:13:18 · answer #4 · answered by kherome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.arng.army.mil/default.aspx
http://www.militaryonesource.com/skins/MOS/home.aspx
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyjoin/l/aaarmybasic1.htm
enjoy!!
2006-11-03 06:42:57 · answer #5 · answered by hockeytwn09 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋