1st General Order
I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
2nd General Order
I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner.
3rd General Order
I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions, to the commander of the relief.
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We want to meet the new and the old! We have a ROCK solid group and we strive to be the best warriors we can be. We are proud to serve our State and our Country. We give back!
Speaking of giving back...
We have amazing incentives to join the National Guard!
Here are a few:
Army National Guard Bonus and Incentive Overview
The National Guard offers many incentives for joining; these include several types of cash signing bonuses and education incentives. If you qualify for more than one bonus the National Guard may combine them to pay a combined bonus, which is not to exceed $20,000.
How the Army National Guard Pays Bonuses
Depending on the type of bonus, the Army National Guard Enlistment bonuses are paid either in one lump sum upon successful completion of initial entry training or in a 50/50 payment plan. Under the 50/50 plan National Guardsmen are paid 50 percent at the completion of Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT)and the remaining 50 percent paid in at the end of three years service.
Army National Guard Cash Bonuses
The bonuses include cash for choosing a high demand military occupational specialty (MOS), for selecting a specific date to begin basic training, for being willing to leave for boot camp within 45 days (Quick Ship), for advanced civilian skills, and more.
The following is a quick summary of the current Army National Guard Cash Bonus:
* National Guard Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonuses – up to $20,000
* Non-Prior Service Quick Ship or Off-Peak Bonus - $5,000 (each)
* Prior Service Affiliation Bonus – up to $20,000
* Civilian Acquired Skills Program (CASP) Bonus – $10,000
National Guard MOS Non-Prior Service Bonuses
There are several Non-Prior Service Bonuses available for both critical and non-critical Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). Be sure to check with your local Army National Guard Recruiter for details.
Critical Unit Bonus
Applicants who enlist to serve in a National Guard Unit that is designated as being in critical need, can earn up to $20,000. This bonus is paid in a lump sum payment.
Critical Skills Bonus
Applicants who are eligible for and select an MOS that is designated as a Critical Skill. but will assigned to a Non-Critical Unit may be eligible for a $20,000. This bonus is paid through the 50/50 payment plan.
Non-Critical Skills Bonus
Applicants who select any MOS in any Non-Critical Unit may be eligible for a $20,000. This bonus is paid through the 50/50 payment plan.
50/50 Payment
Civilian Acquired Skills Program (CASP) Bonus
Those who enlist and already have professional training and experience (skills) may be eligible for $10,000. This bonus is paid through the 50/50 payment plan.
Seat Utilization Bonus (Offer Expires September 30, 2007)
Those who enlist and are scheduled for Valid Training Seat Training Starting between 1 Sep – 30 Nov 07 may be eligible for a lump sum $20,000 bonus.
Note: If a soldier does not ship within dates, the bonus amount is reduced to $10,000 and payments are made under the 50/50 plan.
Quick Ship and Off-Peak Bonus
To qualify an applicant must be willing and able to report to basic training within 45 days or adjust their ship date as necessary. Off-Peak period runs from October through May. These bonuses may be combined as long as they do not exceed $20,000.
Student Loan Repayment (SLRP)
This bonus can be used to pay off up to $20,000 in exsisting student debt. Applicants must score 50 or better on the AFQT (ASVAB) to qualify.
National Guard Prior Service Bonuses
An Enlistment Bonus of up to $15,000 may be available to prior service members who have completed their Military Service Obligation but have no more than 16 years total service. The eligibility requirements for enlistment bonuses vary. Prior Service personnel who enlist and qualify for the PS Enlistment Bonus $15,000 or $7,500 will receive the bonus under the 50/50 plan. Check with your local Recruiter for details.
In addition if you are still serving in the Inactive Ready Reserve you may qualify for an Affiliation Bonus of up to $20,000 for a six-year contract.
Critical Unit Bonus
Those who enlist to serve in a National Guard Unit that is designated as being in critical need, can earn up to $15,000. This bonus is paid in a 50/50 payment.
Non-Critical Unit Bonus
Applicants that have an MOS that is designated as a Critical Skill. but will assigned to a Non-Critical Unit may be eligible for a $20,000. This bonus is paid through the 50/50 payment plan.
Student Loan Repayment (SLRP)
This bonus can be used to pay off up to $20,000 in exsisting student debt. Soldiers may acquire new loans during contract period if enlisting into Critical Unit or Skill only. To qualify applicants must score 50 or better on the AFQT (ASVAB).
Prior Service Affiliation Bonuses
Soldiers who choose to transition directly from active duty service into a Critical Skill in the National Guard may be eligible for a lump sum bonus of up to $20,000. Soldiers who choose to affiliate into a Non-Critical Unit will be awarded up to $20,000 under the 50/50 payment plan.
National Guard Education Incentives
The Montgomery G.I. Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
The Army National Guard offers the Montgomery G.I. Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR), a tuition assistance program to help with college expenses.
This benefit pays you a stipend, up to $309 a month (for full-time enrollment), while attending college (or other approved technical school). Over a period of 36 months, you can receive up to $11,124.
The Montgomery G.I. Bill, Selected Reserve may be used in addition to the 100% Federal Tuition Assistance Program and the Army National Guard GI Bill Kicker. Prior service members may also be entitled to the MGIB-SR.
The National Guard College Fund or (MGIB-SR) GI Bill Kicker
The Army National Guard (MGIB-SR) Kicker pays up to an additional $350 a month while attending college (or other approved technical school). Paid as a stipend, this incentive pays up to $12,600 over a period of 36 months.
Additional bonus information
* Applicants choosing the 6X2 or 8X0 enlistment option become eligible to receive the SR-GI Bill & "Kicker" benefits if qualified
* If otherwise qualified (for SLRP) enlistees will be eligible to receive the $20,000 Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) in addition to their enlistment bonus
* These incentives will terminate without recoupment upon entry into the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) or Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC)
* By law the total amount of any cash NPS incentive is limited to $20,000
* Glossary NPS applicants do not qualify
* Applicants enlisting for employment as a MILTECH or AGR are not qualified for these incentives
Here is some CRAZY incentives for people who want to join the active Army OR Air Force (full time)
WASHINGTON - A new Army program dubbed "Active First" promises up to $60,000 in bonuses to recruits who opt for 30 to 48 months of active duty then transfer to the National Guard.
Recruits who sign on under the program, which started Oct. 1, receive $20,000 for 30 months of active-duty service, $30,000 for 36 months and $40,000 for 48 months - all paid after completion of basic and job training.
After active service, Soldiers may opt to re-enlist in the active Army or take an additional $20,000 to serve their remaining obligation in the National Guard. Active-duty Soldiers already have a service obligation through the Individual Ready Reserve, through which they are not paid but may be recalled to active service.
As of Oct. 23, 43 applicants had signed up for the program, according to National Guard Bureau spokesperson Lt. Col. Ellen Krenke.
"The huge benefit we're getting out of it is we know we're going to have Soldiers come back to us three or four years down the road, highly skilled and with a lot of experience," said Sgt. Timothy Bilbrey, who trains Virginia National Guard enlistees awaiting shipment to basic training.
Some of those Soldiers will be able to fill squad-leader and even platoon-sergeant slots, depending on how quickly they move up the ranks, Sgt. Bilbrey added.
"It's also great for the enlistee because he or she gets all the benefits of going active duty, along with up to a $40,000 sign-in bonus, then another $20,000 upon coming back to the Guard," he said.
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5 Military Myths - BUSTED!
Military.com | Marco O'Brien
There are many misconceptions and myths about the military floating around out there. Often when I run into people and tell them that I am in the military, I spend most of my time busting myths about the military. Here are five common myths busted.
MYTH #1
If you get in trouble with the law, then your only option is the military. Ever heard the old saying “Go to Jail or Go to the Military?â€
BUSTED!
This is probably as far from the truth as you can get. The military actually has to know about any run-ins with the law, no matter how minor. All branches of the military run FBI background checks on all prospective members. However, just because you have a glitch in your past doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t join the military. Commanders can authorize waivers for certain offenses although approved waivers will make some jobs unavailable. The reason some jobs become unavailable is because certain jobs require security clearances. This means the member will have access to classified and/or top-secret information and this access requires top-secret security clearances. If you have a glitch in your past, check with your local recruiter to see if a waiver is possible.
MYTH #2
The military’s benefits and pay are not competitive with the civilian world.
BUSTED!
The military offers very competitive pay and benefit packages. Entry-level pay and benefits are hands down superior to entry-level jobs in the civilian sector. Just try to find an entry-level job that starts at $1300/mo, pays for food, housing, medical, education, 30 days paid vacation, and many more benefits.
MYTH #3
Women have a hard time achieving success in the military.
BUSTED!
Approximately 95 percent of all jobs in the military are open to women. Women have accounted for the largest increase in enlistments and the percentage of women serving on active duty has doubled since 1978. Women currently account for approximately 15 percent of the entire military force.
MYTH #4
Military training and jobs have little relation to the civilian world.
BUSTED!
I get this one quite a bit! The reality is almost all the jobs in the military have direct civilian counterparts. All jobs offer leadership skills needed everyday in the civilian world. About 80 percent of the jobs in the military are non-combat occupations. Many civilian companies seek out military veterans for their work ethic, dedication and leadership skills to fill key positions within their companies.
MYTH #5
Going to military right out of high school means you will not get a college education.
BUSTED!
School counselors are good at keeping this myth alive. Although most high school students have good intentions about going to college many have not come to the reality of how they are going to pay for college. The military fixes this problem. Not only does the military pay up to 100 percent of college tuition while you serve on active duty, the military also offers the GI Bill (about $36,000) to use for college up to 10 years after leaving the service.
The Air Force actually has the largest community college in the nation called the Community College of the Air Force. Enrollment is automatic when members join the Air Force. Each service has specific voluntary education programs unique to that service and much of the training obtained in the military is college accredited.
These are just five of the many myths out there about the military. People with good intentions who just don’t know any better often start many myths. The military is continually changing and is much different than it was even 10 years ago. To get the facts on today’s military start by talking with a recruiter.
Heroes:
Present and future Soldiers of the Wisconsins Army National Guard who have dedicated their lives to serving for the greater good of this Country.
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