Time of Service

• 3-6 years with up to an additional 2 years of inactive duty status in case of a state/national emergency.
• Reserves are operated by the federal govt.
• National Guard is operated by the states.
• Work 1 weekend a month plus 14 days during the calendar year.
• Guaranteed to keep job if deployed.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• If not in college or have a degree, pass ASVAB score of 34+
• Pass bootcamp/military schools

Qualifications

• Pass background/criminal check.

Benefits

• $218 a month for 1 weekend of drills.
• $760 for 2 week training
• If active duty, $1600 a month.
• Tuition assistance up to $4500 a year while in the service.
• GI BIll
• GI Loan
• Grants/low interest loans to start business
• Medical/LIfe Insurance/Dental/Eye for self/dependents

Considerations

• Guard doesn’t move but can be deployed to other states/overseas.
• May use GI Bill for dependents