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What is the Guard?

The Army National Guard is an elite group of warriors who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation. Each state has its own Guard, as required by the Constitution; in fact, it is the only branch of the military whose existence is actually required by the Constitution. Take in all of our info about the National Guard and see if it appeals to you!

Noble History of the National Guard

There is a long and noble history of the National Guard serving at home and abroad to ensure the safety and freedom of their fellow citizens. They have combated natural disasters, supported regular Army troops and, when called upon, borne arms against their nation’s enemies.

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Proud Soldier

Since 1636, the Guard has brought glory and honor upon itself and its soldiers through quiet and selfless service. Do you think you have what it takes to be a member of this select group?

In the Guard you become a Soldier. What does it mean to be a Soldier? It’s being a part of noble tradition of service extending back almost 400 years. It means you become a member of the best trained, best equipped, and most respected military force in history. It means you will make a difference.

 Measure Up?

Do You Measure Up to National Guard Standards?

Most people between the ages of 17 and 42 qualify to join the Guard, and you probably do too. However, we do have a few strict guidelines. Read on to find out whether you're in the running.

Physical Size and Fitness

You'll be tested for height, weight and physical condition. Click on the links below to see if you fit in.

    • Your Age

    If this is your first time enlisting in a U.S. military division, you must be between the ages of 17 and 42 to qualify.

    Education

    You must meet one of these three academic conditions:

  • You already have your high school diploma or GED
  • You're currently in high school, and will remain there to obtain your diploma while serving part time in the Guard
  • You will earn your GED through our GED testing program or GED Plus program

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     Benefits

    Money

    • Non Prior Service Enlistment Bonus = $20,000, $15,000 and $10,000
    • Prior Service Enlistment Bonus = $15,000
    • Extension Bonus "Current Guard Members" = $15,000 paid Lump Sum
    • Other Bonus =Additional enlistment bonuses may be available for civilian-acquired skills or for service members with prior service -acquired skills. While a person may be eligible for different bonuses, the law limits the total amount paid
    • Paid Training
    • Retirement Pay
    • Officer Incentives Pay
    • Pay By Rank
    		 


    Training "Specialized job training"

    • Administrative
    • Communications
    • Computers
    • Electronics
    • Food Service
    • Field Artillery
    • Mechanics Medical
    • Petroleum Supply
    • Totaling over 100 different careers
    		 

    Money for College

    • 100% Federal Tuition Assistance
    • Montgomery G.I. Bill
    • $20,000 Student Loan Repayment
    • Education Support Center
    • Free Testing
    • Troops to Teachers
    		  

    Enlist with advance rank!

    • Are you in JROTC or have JROTC in your past?
    • Do you have college semester hours?
    • Do you have friends that want to enlist with you?
    • Have you been in the Boy or Girl Scouts?
      *Check with your recruiter for information
    		  

     Careers

    Choose Your Future -- We'll Make it a Reality

    What do you want to do for a living? Program computers? Fly? Work for the FBI?

    Whatever your dream job is, there's a corresponding career in the National Guard that will train you for it.

    When you join the Guard, you choose an MOS, or Military Occupational Specialty, from more than 200 exciting options. After Basic Training, in Advanced Individual Training (AIT), you go hands-on learning-then-doing-this job. Along with being fascinating and fun, this job acts as training ground for dozens of exciting, lucrative careers in the private sector.

    It's a tough world out there. But Guard members have advantages. We place you ahead of the pack. Employers are looking for experience and leadership, and when they see the National Guard on your resume, they know you've got it.

    MOS Specialty Areas

    Below are brief summaries of our MOS groupings.

    Combat Arms

    Train to defend our country and defeat the enemy. Learn to take and hold ground in battle. Prepares you for a career in the armed forces or Special Forces.

    Combat Support

    Jobs include information systems, communications networks, maps, area security, and law and order. Can lead to civilian jobs in communications, civil affairs and intelligence.

    Combat Service Support

    Keep all operations running efficiently. Work may be in payroll, health, personnel or other areas. Prepares you for a career in human resources.

    Military Police (MP) / Military Intelligence (MI)

    MPs keep the peace and respond to emergencies. MI gather and analyze critical information, create and break secret codes, and more. Civilian counterparts include the civilian police force, the FBI and the CIA.

    Communications

    Build, operate and service satellite dishes, microwave transmitters, fiber optics and computer networks. Corresponding private sector careers include video equipment operator and electronics.

    Medical

    Provide medical care to the injured, respond to natural disasters and humanitarian needs. Prepares you for health care jobs such as medical technician, lab specialist, nurse and physician.

    Administrative / Logistics

    This field includes Automated Logistics Specialist, public affairs, journalism and personnel administration. For almost every job in this area there is a corresponding private sector vocation.


    Military Occupational Specialties (MOS)

    A Rewarding Career is Yours in the National Guard

    Where are you in your career planning:

    1. You have a firm career goal
    2. Undecided—you’re happily exploring your options
    3. Confused—you have no idea what you want to do

    No matter where you fit in—and even if you think you don’t—the National Guard is the right choice. Because your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)—your job in the Guard—will train you for a career in one of today’s hottest industries, and give you the kind of hands-on experience employers are looking for.

    Each MOS has many related jobs in civilian life. So if you have a career goal, you’ll find a job below that will train you for it. If you’re not sure what you want to do, this list is sure to spark your imagination.

    $20,000 Enlistment Bonus!

    The Guard is now offering $20,000 to members without military experience who enlist in the Guard.


    INFANTRY

    11B INFANTRYMAN
    11C INDIRECT FIRE INFANTRYMAN
    11Z INFANTRY SENIOR SERGEANT


    FIELD ARTILLERY

    13B CANNON CREWMEMBER
    13C TACTICAL AUTOMATED FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
    13D FIELD ARTILLERY TACTICAL DATA SYSTEM SPECIALIST
    13E CANNON FIRE DIRECTION SPECIALIST
    13F FIRE SUPPORT SPECIALIST
    13M MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM (MLRS) CREWMEMBER
    13P MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM (MLRS) OPERATIONAL FIRE DIRECTION SPECIALIST
    13R FIELD ARTILLERY FIREFINDER RADAR OPERATOR
    13S FIELD ARTILLERY SURVEYOR
    13W FIELD ARTILLERY METEOROLOGICAL CREWMEMBER
    13Z FIELD ARTILLERY SENIOR SERGEANT


    AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY

    14E PATRIOT FIRE CONTROL OPERATOR
    14J AIR DEFENSE TACTICAL OPERATIONS CENTER OPERATOR
    14M MAN PORTABLE AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM CREWMEMBER (RC)
    14R BRADLEY LINEBACKER CREWMEMBER
    14S AIR AND MISSLE DEFENSE CREWMEMBER
    14T PATRIOT LAUNCHING STATION ENHANCED OPERATOR/MAINTAINER
    14Z AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY SENIOR SERGEANT


    AVIATION

    15B AIRCRAFT POWERPLANT REPAIRER
    15D AIRCRAFT POWERTRAIN REPAIRER
    15F AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN
    15G AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL REPAIRER
    15H AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULICS REPAIRER
    15J OH-58D ARMAMENT/ELECTRICAL/AVIONICS SYSTEMS REPAIRER
    15K AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS REPAIR SUPERVISOR
    15M UH-1 HELICOPTER REPAIRER (RC)
    15N AVIONIC MECHANIC
    15P AVIATION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
    15Q AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OPERATOR
    15R AH-64 ATTACK HELICOPTER REPAIRER
    15S OH-58D HELICOPTER REPAIRER
    15T UH-60 HELICOPTER REPAIRER
    15U CH-47 HELICOPTER REPAIRER
    15V OBSERVATION/SCOUT HELICOPTER REPAIRER (RC)
    15X AH-64A ARMAMENT/ELECTRICAL/AVIONICS SYSTEMS REPAIRER
    15Y AH-64D ARMAMENT/ELECTRICAL/AVIONIC SYSTEMS REPAIRER
    15Z AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SENIOR SERGEANT
    67G UTILITY AIRPLANE REPAIRER (RC)
    67Y AH1 ATTACK HELICOPTER REPAIRER (RC)


    SPECIAL FORCES

    18B SPECIAL FORCES WEAPONS SERGEANT
    18C SPECIAL FORCES ENGINEER SERGEANT
    18D SPECIAL FORCES MEDICAL SERGEANT
    18E SPECIAL FORCES COMMUNICATIONS SERGEANT
    18F SPECIAL FORCES ASSISTANT OPERATIONS AND INTELLIGENCE SERGEANT
    18Z SPECIAL FORCES SENIOR SERGEANT


    ARMOR

    19D CAVALRY SCOUT
    19K M1 ARMOR CREWMAN
    19Z ARMOR SENIOR SERGEANT


    ENGINEER

    21B COMBAT ENGINEER
    21C BRIDGE CREWMEMBER
    21D DIVER
    21E HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
    21F CRANE OPERATOR
    21G QUARRYING SPECIALIST (RC)
    21H CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR
    21J GENERAL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
    21K PLUMBER
    21L LITHOGRAPHER
    21M FIREFIGHTER
    21N CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SUPERVISOR
    21P PRIME POWER PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
    21Q TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SPECIALIST (RC)
    21R INTERIOR ELECTRICIAN
    21S TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYOR
    21T TECHNICAL ENGINEER
    21U TOPOGRAPHIC ANALYST
    21V CONCRETE AND ASPHALT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
    21W CARPENTRY AND MASONRY SPECIALIST
    21X GENERAL ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR
    21Y TOPOGRAPHIC ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR
    21Z COMBAT ENGINEERING SENIOR SERGEANT


    SIGNAL

    25B INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
    25C SINGLE CHANNEL RADIO OPERATOR
    25D TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR-MAINTAINER
    25F NETWORK SWITCHING SYSTEMS OPERATOR-MAINTAINER
    25L CABLE SYSTEMS INSTALLER-MAINTAINER
    25M MULTIMEDIA ILLUSTRATOR
    25N NODAL NETWORK SYSTEMS OPERATOR/MAINTAINER
    25P MICROWAVE SYSTEMS OPERATOR-MAINTAINER
    25Q MULTICHANNEL TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OPERATOR-MAINTAINER
    25R VISUAL INFORMATION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-MAINTAINER
    25S SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS OPERATOR-MAINTAINER
    25T SATELLITE/MICROWAVE SYSTEMS CHIEF
    25U SIGNAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
    25V COMBAT DOCUMENTATION/PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
    25W TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS CHIEF
    25X SENIOR SIGNAL SERGEANT
    25Y INFORMATION SYSTEMS CHIEF
    25Z VISUAL INFORMATION OPERATIONS CHIEF
    33W MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS MAINTAINER/INTEGRATOR
    98C SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST


    MILITARY POLICE

    31B MILITARY POLICE
    31D CID SPECIAL AGENT
    31E CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST


    MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

    96B INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
    96D IMAGERY ANALYST
    96H COMMON GROUND STATION (CGS) OPERATOR
    96R GROUND SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS OPERATOR
    96U UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE OPERATOR
    96Z INTELLIGENCE SENIOR SERGEANT
    97B COUNTER INTELLIGENCE AGENT
    97E HUMAN INTELLIGENCE COLLECTOR
    97L TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER (RC)
    97Z COUNTER INTELLIGENCE/HUMAN INTELLIGENCE SENIOR SERGEANT
    98G CRYPTOLOGIC COMMUNICATIONS INTERCEPTOR/LOCATOR
    98H COMMUNICATIONS INTERCEPTOR/LOCATOR
    98J ELECTRONIC INTELLIGENCE INTERCEPTOR/ANALYST
    98K SIGNAL COLLECTION/IDENTIFICATION ANALYST
    98P MULTI-SENSOR OPERATOR
    98Y SIGNALS COLLECTOR/ANALYST
    98Z SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE (ELECTRONIC WARFARE) / SENIOR SERGEANT / CHIEF


    PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS

    37F PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST


    CIVIL AFFAIRS (RC)

    38A CIVIL AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (RC)


    CHEMICAL

    74D CHEMICAL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST


    ADJUTANT GENERAL

    42A HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
    42B PERSONNEL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT OFFICER
    42F HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
    42L ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
    42R ARMY BANDPERSON
    42S SPECIAL BAND MEMBER


    PARALEGAL (AG BRANCH)

    27D PARALEGAL SPECIALIST


    RECRUITMENT/RE-ENLISTMENT (AG BRANCH)

    79R RECRUITER
    79S CAREER COUNSELOR
    79T RECRUITING AND RETENTION NCO (ARNG)


    FINANCE

    44C FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN


    PUBLIC AFFAIRS (AG BRANCH)

    46Q PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
    46R PUBLIC AFFAIRS BROADCAST SPECIALIST
    46Z CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS NCO


    RELIGIOUS SUPPORT (AG BRANCH)

    56M CHAPLAIN ASSISTANT


    MAINTENANCE (OD BRANCH)

    44B METAL WORKER
    44E MACHINIST
    45B SMALL ARMS/ARTILLERY REPAIRER
    45G FIRE CONTROL REPAIRER
    45K ARMAMENT REPAIRER
    52C UTILITIES EQUIPMENT REPAIRER
    52D POWER-GENERATION EQUIPMENT REPAIRER
    52X SPECIAL PURPOSE EQUIPMENT REPAIRER
    62B CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REPAIRER
    63A M1 ABRAMS TANK SYSTEM MAINTAINER
    63B LIGHT-WHEEL VEHICLE MECHANIC
    63D ARTILLERY MECHANIC
    63H TRACK VEHICLE REPAIRER
    63J QUARTERMASTER AND CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT REPAIRER
    63M BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE SYSTEM MAINTAINER
    63X VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
    63Z MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR


    AMMUNITION (OD BRANCH)

    89B AMMUNITION SPECIALIST
    89D EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL SPECIALIST


    ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE (OD BRANCH)

    27E LAND COMBAT ELECTRONIC MISSILE SYSTEM REPAIRER
    27G CHAPPARRAL AND REDEYE REPAIRER
    94A LAND COMBAT ELECTRONIC MISSILE SYSTEM REPAIRER
    94D AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT REPAIRER
    94E RADIO AND COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC) REPAIRER
    94F SPECIAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES REPAIRER
    94H TEST, MEASUREMENT, AND DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT (TMDE) MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SPECIALIST
    94K APACHE ATTACK HELICOPTER SYSTEMS REPAIRER
    94L AVIONIC COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT REPAIRER
    94M RADAR REPAIRER
    94P MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM REPAIRER
    94R AVIONIC SYSTEM REPAIRER
    94S PATRIOT SYSTEM REPAIRER
    94T AVENGER SYSTEM REPAIRER
    94V ELECTRONIC AND MISSILE SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE CHIEF
    94W ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE CHIEF
    94Y INTEGRATED FAMILY OF TEST EQUIPMENT (IFTE) OPERATOR AND MAINTAINER
    94Z SENIOR ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE CHIEF


    MEDICAL

    68A MEDICAL EQUIPMENT REPAIRER
    68D OPERATING ROOM SPECIALIST
    68E DENTAL SPECIALIST
    68G PATIENT ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST
    68H OPTICAL LABORATORY SPECIALIST
    68J MEDICAL LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
    68K MEDICAL LABORATORY SPECIALIST
    68M HOSPITAL FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST
    68P RADIOLOGY SPECIALIST
    68Q PHARMACY SPECIALIST
    68R VETERINARY FOOD INSPECTION SPECIALIST
    68S PREVENTIVE MEDICINE SPECIALIST
    68T ANIMAL CARE SPECIALIST
    68V RESPIRATORY SPECIALIST
    68W HEALTH CARE SPECIALIST
    68X MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
    68Z CHIEF MEDICAL NCO


    TRANSPORTATION

    88H CARGO SPECIALIST
    88K WATERCRAFT OPERATOR
    88L WATERCRAFT ENGINEER
    88M MOTOR TRANSPORT OPERATOR
    88N TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
    88P RAILWAY EQUIPMENT REPAIRER (RC)
    88T RAILWAY SECTION REPAIRER (RC)
    88U RAILWAY OPERATIONS CREWMEMBER (RC)
    88X RAILWAY SENIOR SERGEANT (RC)
    88Z TRANSPORTATION SENIOR SERGEANT


    QUARTERMASTER

    92A AUTOMATED LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST
    92F PETROLEUM SUPPLY SPECIALIST
    92G FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS
    92L PETROLEUM LABORATORY SPECIALIST
    92M MORTUARY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
    92R PARACHUTE RIGGER
    92S SHOWER/LAUNDRY AND CLOTHING REPAIR SPECIALIST
    92W WATER TREATMENT SPECIALIST
    92Y UNIT SUPPLY SPECIALIST
    92Z SENIOR NONCOMMISSIONED LOGISTICIAN

     Contacts (HQ)

    MSARNG Recruiting & Retention BN
    1410 Riverside Dr
    Jackson, MS 39202
    Fax: 601-313-6460
     

    Command Section Commercial DSN 5-Digit
    Commander 601-313-6175 293.6175 36175
    Executive Officer 601-313-6444 293.6444 36444
    Executive Assistant 601-313-6323 293.6323 36323
       
    Region SGM    
    North Region SGM 662-401-5812
    Central Region SGM 601-955-1601
    South Region SGM 601-955-1693
       
    Personnel Section  
    S1 OIC 601-313-6420 293.6420 36420
    S1 NCOIC 601-313-6428 293.6428 36428
       
    Marketing Section  
    Marketing NCO 601-313-6320 293.6320 36320
       
    Operations Section  
    Operations OIC 662-617-3536
    Operations NCOIC 601-313-6418 293.6418 36418
    IST Coordinator - Gains 601-313-6417 293.6417 36417
    IST Coordinator - Losses 601-313-6173 293.6173 36173
           
    Training/RSP NCO 601-313-6492 293.6492 36492
    Accessions NCO 601-695-3252
    Accessions Contractor 601-313-6499 293.6499 36499
       
    Officer Accessions Section  
    Officer Strength Manager 601-313-6319 293.6319 36319
    Officer Accessions NCO 601.313.6410 293.6410 36410
       
    Asst. Officer Strength Manager 601-313-6498 293-6498 36498
    Warrant Officer Recruiter 601-313-6498 293.6498 36498
    Warrant Officer Recruiter 601-558-2434 82434
    Officer Accessions NCO 601-313-6410 293.6410 36410
    Officer Accessions NCO 601-313-6453 293.6453 36453
    AMEDD Tech 601-313-6449 293.6459 36459
       
    Officer Candidate School
    MAJ Jon Sivley 601-558-2319 82319
    SFC Robert Faulkner 601-558-2122 82122
     
    AMEDD Tech
    SSG Josh Haycraft 601-313-6459 293.6459 36459
    Mr. Michael Gilliam 601-313-6862 293.6862 36862
    SGT Joshua Seymour 601-313-6453 293.6453 36453
     
    Warrant Officer Recruiter
    CW4 Bobby Tanksley 601-313-6498 293.6498 36498
    CW5 Mark Uher 601-558-2434 82434
     
    Automation Section  
    North Automation NCO 769-798-5080
    Central Automation NCO 601-405-2119
    South Automation NCO 601-270-5152
       
    Assistant Professor of Military Science  
    USM APMS 601-558-2319 82319
    JSU APMS/Mississippi College APMS 601-940-0500
    OLE Miss APMS 662-915-7238
    MSU APMS 662-325-1585
       
    Supply Section  
    Recruiting and Retention Specialist 601-313-6318 293.6318 36318
    Assistant RRS 601-313-6459 293.6459 36459
    S4 PER NCO 601-313-6436 293.6436 36436
    Supply NCO 601-313-6321 293.6321 36321
    RSP Supply Contractor 601-313-6419 293.6419 36419
       
    Recruit Sustainment Program Section  
    RSP SIDPERS Contractor 601-313-6815 293.6815 36815
    IADT Manager 601-278-9878

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