General
Benefits
Education
Training
Rank/ Grade
100

What is the minimum age to join the National Guard?

17 years old

100

Does the National Guard give you a monthly paycheck?

Yes. 

100

Name one education benefit.

Illinois Guard Grant; Montgomery GI Bill; Federal Tuition Assistance

100

What does BCT stand for?

Basic Combat Training

100

What grade is PVT?

E-1

200

What is the minimum you need to score on the ASVAB to enlist in the Army National Guard?

31

200

Does the Army National Guard have medical training?

Yes.

200

What does ROTC stand for? 

Reserve Officer Training Corps

200

What does AIT stand for?

Advanced Individual Training

200

What rank is E-4?

Specialist

300

The Army National Guard is a ________ mission branch. 

duel 
300

Does the National Guard provide Healthcare or Dental? Or both?

Both

300

What education benefit covers 100% of tuition to any public college or university? 

Illinois Guard Grant

300

How many weeks is Basic Combat Training?

10 weeks

300

What does CSM stand for?

Command Sergeant Major

400

How many years of JROTC do you need to receive a promotion when enlisting?

minimum of 2 years

400

What is the benefit that allows you to buy a home without a down payment?

VA Home Loan

400

Once enlisted, when does your Illinois Guard Grant become available?

One year from enlistment. 

400

What training option allows selected individuals to split their BCT and AIT training time?

Split Training Option

400

What is the rank of an 0-3?

Captain

500

What year was the National Guard founded?

1636

500

How many years must you serve before you can collect retirement?

20 years

500

What program allows you to be a member of ROTC and the National Guard at the same time?

Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)

500

How many Basic Combat Training locations are there? 

Four

500

What rank has a diamond in the middle of it? 

First Sergeant 

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