My unit does Muta 6’s every month, not a big deal I knew what I signed up for. It’s just that my civilian career treats those 3 days I’m drilling as days off. So weeks when I drill on Saturday Sunday Monday, my job is having work the rest of the entire week as if I was just off for 3 days. So I essentially go 13 days in a row of “working” between drilling and my civilian job. Almost half of every month I’m working straight through.

I’m sure I’ll get used to it at some point. Just goes to show the lack of flexibility with civilian employment and working with the guard. Can’t really blame anyone but myself, I’m the one who signed up for it.

I completed drill on 10/18, and I usually receive my LES within 7–10 days after drill. However, as of today (10/27), I still haven't received my LES.

I've heard that several soldiers in my unit are experiencing similar issues with the new Army pay system. We submitted a list of soldiers who haven't received their LES for follow-up, but I'm wondering how widespread this issue is.

For those who drilled in October:

• Have you received your LES yet?
• If not, is your pay also delayed, or is it just the LES that's missing?
• Has anyone received an update from their unit's readiness NCO or DFAS?

Just trying to figure out whether this is a unit-level issue or something affecting Guard units across the country.

I (f22) ship to ft lw in april. I start rsp in two weeks. I feel completely behind with like basic military knowledge. I feel like the peers I had at meps already had some knowledge or someone that they knew who previously served. I don’t have anyone to really ask the “stupid” questions to. I know it’s something I’ll learn along the way, but does everyone feel kinda lost or newbie-ish when they first start? I don’t even know what questions to ask to help me feel prepared. Trying not to get ahead of myself and overwhelm myself.

I’m currently active duty 11B with the 82nd and ETS in March. I’m most likely going to reclass to 15U in the Michigan National Guard, and I’m just trying to get some insight.

I have been enlisted in the national guard for a few months now. I have attended two RSP drills. I am not shipping to basic for another 6 months while I finish school. I have decided that I would be more interested in going active duty. My question is how likely is it for the guard to release a soldier while they are in RSP? What steps would I need to take?

Thanks in advance.

I am getting assigned to a FIST det, been trying to get out of staff support ever since joining the guard so I’m super excited! I just don’t really know what to expect. Most of my knowledge of infantry units comes from active duty, but obviously it’s a totally different lifestyle in the guard. Im joining a light (we all know this actually means very heavy) infantry unit, my hope is that I’ll be able to occasionally spend time integrated with a platoon doing cool maneuver stuff, while still doing observer stuff as well. I’m also hoping I’ll finally be able to go to JFO, from what I’ve heard this unit is a lot more willing to send people to career progressing schools than my previous one.

Anyone able to shed some light on the weekend warrior FISTer life?

Hi folks,

I am single and no kids, i have apartment lease on my name, and soon going for BCT and AIT training.

Do i get BAH?

Please real experience only, no assumptions.

Irecently joined the Army National Guard as an 09S and am scheduled to ship to Basic Training this coming summer.

I previously enlisted in the active-duty Army but withdrew from DEP before shipping to Basic Training. I disclosed this history to my National Guard recruiter, but it appears it wasn't properly documented in my new enlistment paperwork.

My recruiter thinks it should be fine, but correcting the issue is delaying my military ID.

Could this affect my current contract, 09S status, or ship date? Is this usually just an administrative correction?

Thanks!

Hi all,

I have my N-400 interview through military service.

Has anyone with a similar background gone through the interview recently? Did the officer ask much about the prior marriage, or was it mostly focused on military service and standard N-400 questions?

Thanks!

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At 19 years old I was skipping college classes that day.

An army recruiter approaches me in a McDonald's parking lot..

14 years later (initially enlisted active duty) im a physician and medical officer with NO education DEBT, have benefits the rest of my life, and a very laid back life.

All of you are thinking of joining; Just do it.

Youre not getting any younger!

Outside of combat and missing family events its a chill vocation.

Paid worldwide travel, cheap health insurance, etc.

If the army can take a college dropout and make them into a physician, anyone can be successful.

Be all you can be!

I’m currently in the Army Reserve and I’m thinking about transferring to the Puerto Rico Army National Guard because I really want to get into Army aviation.

The MOS I actually want is 15N Avionic Mechanic, but from what I’ve been told, getting a 15-series slot through my current Reserve situation may not be realistic. Because of that, I’ve been looking at the PRARNG aviation units instead.

My idea is to first talk to a Guard recruiter and see what aviation vacancies are actually available. If there isn’t a 15N slot available right now, I was thinking about possibly taking another aviation MOS, like 15P Aviation Operations Specialist, transferring into the aviation unit, and then trying to reclass to 15N later if a vacancy opens.

I understand that being in the same 15-series field or aviation unit doesn’t guarantee I’ll eventually get 15N, and that’s the part I’m unsure about. I don’t want to transfer into 15P assuming that 15N will eventually become available and then end up stuck in an MOS that wasn’t my real goal.

The process I’m considering would basically be:

USAR → check PRARNG aviation vacancies → find a 15-series slot → request DD Form 368 conditional release → transfer to PRARNG → reclass into that aviation MOS → try to move into 15N later if a slot opens.

Before I do anything formal, I’m also planning to talk to my PSG and retention/career counselor about the idea.

For anyone familiar with Reserve-to-Guard transfers or Army aviation, I’m looking for guidance on a few things: Is taking another 15-series MOS to get into the aviation unit a reasonable strategy if 15N is the real goal? Is it easier to move between MOSs once you’re already in an aviation unit, or does that not really matter? Should I wait until an actual 15N vacancy appears instead? And is there anything I should make sure is confirmed in writing before submitting a DD 368?

I’m not trying to rush the transfer. I’m mainly trying to figure out the smartest way to pursue 15N without making a move that could leave me stuck somewhere I didn’t actually want to be.

Hello everyone,

I’m posting on this community cause I wanted to know what is the risk for 42A’s during deployments in the Middle East theater? Like is it dangerous for them?

I wanted to ask cause my sister was told she would be going there sometime soon for a “combat deployment”

i’m in a state with a few thousand combat MOS types and our G1 SGM recently said something about how most of these combat types havnt even taken it.

are there that many profiles? or are your units/states just blowing it off?

Hi folks,

I am currently in the process of changing job, but mostly getting calls from outside of state. means, i am currently working in the Army National Guard in North Carolina. I have my upcoming BCT/AIT training scheduled in 2 months,

Now what if i get a high-paid civilian job in another state? For example ohio ?

Will my army national guard continue with my planned training after knowing that i got civilian job in another state and will eventually move to another state permanently after finishing BCT/AIT training?

Or will they want me to process IST and put training on hold ?

Army wont let me use FTA my final months of my Contract so im exposing them by showing the world they cant spell Service.

Suck it MN Guard

Like seriously what’s the point? The shit is millions of dollars and they maybe get drove once a month. These vehicles literally just sit idle most of the time which is not good for any vehicle.

Commanders bitch about pmcs not being done to standard but it’s not going to matter because the vehicles will still have faults from sitting idle most of the time.

It’s literally bad for a vehicle to sit parked and never driven. So is this why im getting f**ked in the ass on taxes?

I’m looking for some advice, I am currently researching about what to except I’m haven’t left for basic yet but I know that deployments fill up, and I know that I want to hope on orders after basic training, and I just wanted to know if someone can help me out, do these deployments fill up fast ,

I’m 11b so what exactly could I expect to do on deployments like these ? But I honestly want to know if these are hard deployments to volunteer for.

Can someone help a bro out because I’m been researching for days and calling around and it seem like nobody is available for nothing can he looked up and I don’t have any answers on my research

The closest thing that I have gotten was a video about deployment in Iraq on YouTube but I can’t seem to find that video anymore

A little about me: Have masters in cybersecurity, 29yrs old, Male, FIT, does have fulltime job and it pays 6 figures, live in Florida state and I'm PERMANENT RESIDENT hence I qualify for limited jobs.

I must go enlisted first, obtained my citizenship at bootcamp and later either go for OCS or at minimum I reclassify to cyber and any MOS/AFSC that I can use in my civilian life.

My Values: Yes, I love Uncle SAM, but no one is coming to save me so be FINANCIALLY SECRUE.

THAT SAID, my questions are:

1. I would like to become an officer but also keep growing in my civilian life so which one provides me better chances of becoming an officer, Army Guard or Air National guard?

2. Which one offers better chances for Cyber officer or cyber enlisted, Air National guard or Army guard?

Would really appreciate y'all help.

My first line just hit contacted me on signing up for Best Warrior Competition. After two years flagged for substance abuse and an uphill battle to get my career back on track Im born again hard and want to challenge myself. What tips do yall got and what knowledge should I expect/start learning to do my best in it?

I’m scheduled to go to MEPs on November 10th, will I pass the drug testing? Today’s officially been about one month since I’ve last smoked any THC. I showed these to my recruiter and he was happy with them. I took them 3 days ago, the first photo was the night before after I drank some water and the second photo was right when I woke up the next morning.

For context I’m in training as a combat medic but failed my first go around. I (32/m) keep hearing rumors about being sent home for reclass because I’m a National Guard member but I don’t know how that works. No one of authority wants to give me a straight answer on the matter and I just want to know what to expect because I have several things in the background that makes it weird for me. (Wife, job, etc) so with that being said I’d like to go home if possible but on the chance that I do recycle, what should I expect? For context I’m in training for 68W. Thank you in advance!

**Background & Target:**
**Status:** High School Senior (Class of 2027) / Early College Academy
**Target Major:** Construction Management
**Plan:** Enlisting Army National Guard (11B) post-graduation -> Entering College / Army ROTC SMP program (Spring 2028).
**Academics:**
Dual-enrollment college coursework through Community College (CCP Program)
Have over 30+ College credits transferable
College CCP GPA:3.5 gpa out of 4.0
High School GPA: 3.39 out of 5.0
SAT Score: 1330
**Leadership & Extracurriculars:**
AFJROTC (Unit NC-021) – Rifle Drill Team & Color Guard and Part of the Raider Team.
High School Varsity Softball (Catcher & Shortstop 3x)
Co-founder & Leader of High School Barber Club
200+ hours of Community Service
**Certifications & Work Experience:**
OSHA Safety Certification
Prior Work Experience (Food Service / Customer Relations)
**Fitness:**
**ACFT Event**
**3-Rep Max Deadlift**
**200 lbs**
**Standing Power Throw**
**8.5+ meters**
**Hand-Release Push-Ups**
**45+reps**
**Sprint-Drag-Carry**
**1:40 min**
**Core Plank**
2:58
**2-Mile Run**
**15:20 min**

**Questions for the Subreddit:**
How competitive does this background look for a 3-Year/4-Year GRFD or Minuteman Scholarship nomination?
How does the timing work best for enlisting Guard first vs. securing the Minuteman nomination packet before BCT/AIT?
Any specific tips for the Army ROTC PMS interview with this background?

That’s not this works (personal trainer/coach/teacher/instructor etc). I swear every time I sign up for any kind of mentorship it’s either, “Oh cool man I was in the navy 20 years ago, I know how you roll” or “don’t worry I work with a lot of military people”, and they think it’s a free pass to try to larp as your drill sergeant.

Like yes dude, I CAN handle being treated like shit. I often do… because that’s how the military operates, not because that’s my preferred method of learning, they treat it like “remember they’re in the military, the only way they can possibly retain knowledge is if you ride their ass”.

I remember being three minutes late to a group workout class because of traffic, like everyone else in the world experiences, and the instructor literally calls me out in front of everyone on some “15 minutes prior to the 15 minutes prior” shit. Like okay boss, I’ve gotten enough of this when I’ve gotten paid to do it, there’s no way I’m spending my own money to get treated the same way. Honestly just want you to treat me like anybody else that walks through your door.