Table of Contents
- 1 How long is a term of service in the National Guard?
- 2 How long is National Guard training?
- 3 How often is National Guard training?
- 4 How many weekends a month does the Army National Guard train?
- 5 How often do Army National Guard soldiers have to go to drills?
- 6 How many times a year can you serve in the military?
How long is a term of service in the National Guard?
eight years
The full National Guard service term is eight years. However, we offer several active service options within that time frame. For example, your child can commit to just three active years then enter IRR (Individual Ready Reserve) for the remainder of their term.
How long is National Guard training?
10 weeks
All National Guard members must complete 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, the same boot camp attended by full-time Army Soldiers.
How often do you serve in the National Guard?
Your Guard service is only part time – typically one weekend per month, and one two-week period each year. Plus, the Guard can help you pay for college or prepare to become an officer.
How often is National Guard training?
Army National Guard members are required to attend one drill weekend each month and one two-week annual training period each year (usually during the summer).
How many weekends a month does the Army National Guard train?
After initial training, the member then reports to their Guard or Reserve unit and is then on the standard Guard or Reserve schedule, which is often referred to as “one weekend a month, two weeks a year.” Annual Training Requirements, or, One Weekend a Month, Two Weeks a Year
How many times can the National Guard be mobilised in a year?
People would cite law–then the law would get changed. A member of the US Army National Guard or Reserve should expect to be mobilized once every 5 years for one year then back to civilian status. All units in the US Army National Guard and Reserve are in a continuous 6 year cycle called Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN).
How often do Army National Guard soldiers have to go to drills?
Army National Guard members are required to attend one drill weekend each month and one annual training period each year. Weekend drills are usually scheduled over one weekend – a Saturday and Sunday each month, but can occasionally include reporting for duty on Friday night.
How many times a year can you serve in the military?
One Weekend a Month, Two weeks a Year is the minimum service requirement Reserve Component members are scheduled to serve. However, it’s more of a guideline than a hard and fast rule. It’s possible to serve much more than that in a year, up to and including serving on a full-time basis.