Who are National Guards and Reserves?
The Army National Guard and the Army Reserves are two of three components that make up the U.S. Army, the largest military group in Iraq. The third component is the Active Army, full-time military personnel and the first to be sent into combat situations. The National Guard is a group of civilians who serve two weekends per month and who receive two weeks of training during the summer. National Guards are often called into action for local and state emergencies such as storms or forest fires. At the federal level, the president can call on National Guards to serve as stabilization units in areas of conflict, as he did during conflicts in Bosnia, Kosovo and Afghanistan. Army Reserves also serve on a part-time basis, but are considered the reserve force for the Active Army. Reservists are trained in the same manner as the Active Army and can be called on short notice to replace depleted forces and to provide transportation services, medical services, administrative services and other bac
Related Questions
- I am currently classified as an out-of-state student, but I am enrolling in the National Guard or Reserves and will make Pennsylvania my home of record. Do I now qualify for in-state tuition?
- My father served in the Reserves (or National Guard) and served 6 months of active duty during boot camp. Does this count for VA benefits?
- Are National Nature Reserves open to the public?
