What is the national guard actually?

Question

My friend wants to join, shes 17 and i dont want her to go to war, what do they do?

Answer 1

At the moment a lot of them are fighting a war.....Their purpose is to be a back up for, National Protection in time of war and national disaster

The Army National Guard (ARNG) is one component of The Army (which consists of the Active Army, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserves.) The Army National Guard is composed primarily of traditional Guardsmen -- civilians who serve their country, state and community on a part-time basis (usually one weekend each month and two weeks during the summer.) Each state, territory and the District of Columbia has its own National Guard, as provided for by the Constitution of the United States.

The National Guard has a unique dual mission that consists of both Federal and State roles. For state missions, the governor, through the state Adjutant General, commands Guard forces. The governor can call the National Guard into action during local or statewide emergencies, such as storms, fires, earthquakes or civil disturbances.

In addition, the President of the United States can activate the National Guard for participation in federal missions. Examples of federal activations include Guard units deployed to Bosnia and Kosovo for stabilization operations and units deployed to the Middle East and other locations in the war on terrorism. When federalized, Guard units are commanded by the Combatant Commander of the theatre in which they are operating.

Answer 2

The National Guard was formed years ago to act as a guard for the Nation in the event of War here at home or disasters, such as , floods, storms etc. The guard was never intended to be sent off to help fight wars in far off lands and in fact, that never happened until the past 6 or 7 years. As a 2 time member of the Marine Forces in Vietnam, I never came into contact with any people from the guard. I did see a lot of reserves but that was men and women who still had time to do on their original 6 year obligations. I believe one of the reasons we have to use the Guard in Iraq is because we have down sized to the point where we do not have enough people to go around.If the trend continues and we keep getting involved in other people's wars, there is no doubt in my mind that everyone over 18 who has registered, will be subject to the draft. All congress has to do is vote and sign off on it. It may be the only way we will ever get back to where we need to be. And I don't want to hear the old crowing about draftees not doing the job,,thats who won the 2nd world war for us.

Answer 3

If you don't want to FIGHT for your country in a war, then do not join the military period. The National Guard is fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan just like the other branches. The difference with the National Guard is they are allowed to do jobs inside the United States, such as building fences on the border or helping out after a hurricane.

With that being said, females are not allowed in direct combat jobs so her chances of actually fighting are slim. The military is not a free ride. We don't call them our brave men and women for no reason.

Answer 4

What they do depends on what kind of unit they are. Some are transportation units, some are medical units, MP units, etc. The National Guard is a state version of the reserve, they are to be used at the discretion of the governor. The governor can call them out in state emergencies. What kind of unit it is would also influence the chances of going to war.

Answer 5

The military reserve units controlled by each state of the United States, equipped by the federal government and subject to the call of either the federal or the state government. Members of the National Guard are fighting in Iraq because they were "subject to the call."

Hank (Josh)

Answer 6

The National Guard are each states militia which are permitted by the U.S. Constitution. They basically train like any other military unit and are often referred to as part time soldiers because they remain civilians and train a couple times a month.

Answer 7

The national guard is basically an individual state's army. They respond to situations of civil unrest and emergency situations. Usually their role in times of War is in a peacekeeping or troop support role--But not under Bush's Regime where they are combat soldiers dying off just as fast as any other unit in the military.

Tell your friend to wait till Bush is out of office before she even thinks about it. Ask her how she feels about signing a contract for employment and a death wish/will at the same time.

President Bush signed an executive order allowing him to take control of the National Guard when he feels fit----Be wary.

Answer 8

The National Guard is a State Militia. Normally, they are not Federalized for military deployment but are used within the state of origin. Their Commander in Chief is the Governor of the State.

Answer 9

The national guard tries to train people near the area they want to be in, so if they lived in NY they wouldn't have to go halfway across the country to train for the service While chances are smaller they would go to war they are like the second string. When troops are needed or the millitary is needed for natural disasters or other events happening in the country the N.G. usually responds.