Are there ranger units in the National Guard?

The Army National Guard has had Ranger-qualified Soldiers in its units for decades. But in summer 2017, it stepped up the effort by scouting Fort Benning’s entry-level training centers for Army National Guard Soldiers who might be good candidates for Ranger School.

Are there green berets in the National Guard?

Green Berets in the Army National Guard’s 19th and 20th Special Forces Groups are all highly intelligent, highly trained professionals capable of reaching objectives by land, water and air—armed to the teeth. They cross behind enemy lines undetected. They hunt down terrorists.

Can you go Special Forces in the National Guard?

The Army National Guard’s 19th and 20th Special Forces Groups give you the opportunity to be elite in your civilian life and your military life. Members of both units maintain the same certifications and qualifications, complete the same training, and perform the same missions as Active Duty Green Berets.

Can non-Rangers serve in the Army National Guard?

But many others serve in non-Ranger combat and other units throughout the Army. Most of the job slots the Guard wants to fill with Ranger-qualified Soldiers are in light Infantry, mechanized Infantry, and Armor units. The Army National Guard has had Ranger-qualified Soldiers in its units for decades.

What is the difference between the National Guard and special forces?

The National Guard has its own Special Forces that have the same training as the Active Duty Army Green Berets. The Special Forces Units are professional soldiers who utilize unconventional methods during times of conflict. Soldiers in Special Forces are soldiers who embark on missions that no one else can handle.

What is the Army Ranger Course?

“The Ranger course is the Army’s premier leadership school,” said Capt. James Sturges, commander of Alpha Company, Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, at Fort Benning. “So in sending young Guard Soldiers we are developing the future of the National Guard,” he said.

How do you qualify for the National Guard Special Forces?

To qualify for the National Guard Special Forces, you must be active duty or already a soldier in the Army National Guard. You can sign up for the National Guard with the intention to seek out a MOS that puts you with the Special Forces Units. Also, you must be between the ages of 20 and 36 years old, and you must be a citizen of the United States.

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