Can you go from National Guard to full time?

It’s a 24/7 commitment for the length of your enlistment. When you join the Guard, you will be required to attend a paid drill one weekend a month and attend paid Annual Training for two weeks every summer. When needed, you can be called into full-time, Active-Duty service.

How do I go from National Guard to active duty?

Some of the U.S. armed services allow personnel to request early separation to serve in the National Guard or Active Reserves. The other active-duty services occasionally will allow you to request a discharge from active duty to serve in the Guard or Reserves under a Convenience of the Government Discharge.

Can I rejoin the National Guard?

Current Army National Guard Soldiers, both deployed and at home, who extend or immediately re-enlist may be eligible for the Re-enlistment Extension Bonus (REB).

Can you serve in the National Guard while in active duty?

Updated November 05, 2019. Some of the U.S. armed services allow personnel to request early separation to serve in the National Guard or Active Reserves. The other active duty services occasionally will allow you to request a discharge from active duty to serve in the Guard or Reserves under a Convenience of the Government Discharge.

What is the difference between active duty and full time duty?

Active duty (Title 10) – full-time duty, such as, but not limited to, a unit deployment during war, including travel to and from such duty, OR Full-time National Guard duty (Title 32) – full-time duty, such as responding to a national emergency or duties as an Active Guard Reserve, where you receive pay from the Federal government

When to transfer from active duty to National Guard or reserves?

Transfer from Active Duty to the National Guard or Reserves 1 When the Military Could Request a Discharge. The military can also use this provision when it wants to initiate a separation but doesn’t have a basis to require your separation 2 Service Commitment for Reserves. 3 Educational Early Discharge. 4 Pregnancy Discharge.

Are National Guard and reserve members eligible for VA benefits?

National Guard and Reserve members with active service may qualify for a variety of VA benefits. Active service includes: Active duty (Title 10) – full-time duty, such as, but not limited to, a unit deployment during war, including travel to and from such duty, OR.