About the Recruiter
How many years of service do I have?
18 years
What is Advanced Individual Training?
Advanced Individual Training, is where new soldiers receive specific training in their chosen MOS. The length of AIT training varies depending on the MOS and can last anywhere from three weeks to nearly two years.
What year was the National Guard founded?
1636
What is the age range for enlistment into the National Guard?
17-42 years old.
What is the G.I. BILL?
GI Bill benefits help you pay for college, graduate school, and training programs.
Where did I attend OSUT at?
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Name 3 training events you will encounter at Basic Training?
Rappel Tower, Gas Chamber, Basic Rifle Marksmanship, Hand Grenade Range
How many National Guards are there?
54 - 50 States, Guam, Puerto Ricco, District of Colombia, Virgin Islands
What is the minimum ASVAB score for enlistment?
31 minimum
How much does Federal Tuition Assistance pay per year?
$4,500 per year
What 3 MOS' did I hold prior to being a Recruiter?
12B - Combat Engineer
12W - Carpentry and Masonry Specialist
12H - Construction Engineering Supervisor
What are the 4 states that hold Basic Training facilities.
Fort Sill Oklahoma
Fort Benning Georgia
Fort Jackson South Carolina
Fort Leonard Wood Missouri
What conflicts have National Guard Soldiers involved in?
All of them.
What grade must you be in to join?
Junior or Senior
When can you start using education benefits?
After completion of both Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training
What are my kids' names?
Carson and Avery
What is ''Basic Training"
United States Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) is the recruit training program of the United States Army, for service in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, or the Army National Guard.
Name 2 current events the Washington Army National Guard has been apart of here in the state?
Food banks, COVID response w/Department of Health, Wildfires, Riots (Seattle and Washington D.C.) and deployments to Ukraine and Poland
What is the minimum Contract length?
All initial contracts are 8 years with the DOD.
3x5
6x2
What is the only requirement to start using the Washington National Guard Post Secondary Grant after enlistment?
Apply for FAFSA
What is my date of enlistment?
April 3rd, 2008
What do soldiers attend after Basic Combat Training
Advanced Individual Training (AIT)
What 2 primary missions do the Washington Army National Guard serve?
State and Federal Mission
What option can a High School Junior enlist into?
Split Option
Do I have to use the Washington National Guard Post Secondary Grant and GI BILL at the same time?
No. Since you're National Guard you get both State and Federal Benefits so there is no need to use another benefit for schooling.