Can a rear detachment in the National Guard still be activated for state emergencies? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-a-rear-detachment-in-the-national-guard-still-be-activated-for-state-emergencies <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hi everyone I’m new to the National Guard. My unit is currently deployed overseas and I’m stuck in a rear detachment. I’d like to know if I can still be activated by the state if there is an emergency even though we are rear detachment. Thu, 25 Jul 2019 15:12:38 -0400 Can a rear detachment in the National Guard still be activated for state emergencies? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-a-rear-detachment-in-the-national-guard-still-be-activated-for-state-emergencies <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hi everyone I’m new to the National Guard. My unit is currently deployed overseas and I’m stuck in a rear detachment. I’d like to know if I can still be activated by the state if there is an emergency even though we are rear detachment. SPC Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 25 Jul 2019 15:12:38 -0400 2019-07-25T15:12:38-04:00 Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2019 3:14 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-a-rear-detachment-in-the-national-guard-still-be-activated-for-state-emergencies?n=4847496&urlhash=4847496 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yea, it&#39;s possible. If your Rear Detachment unit has the capabilities the State needs for that emergency...then get those bags packed. MSG Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 25 Jul 2019 15:14:54 -0400 2019-07-25T15:14:54-04:00 Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Jul 25 at 2019 10:44 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-a-rear-detachment-in-the-national-guard-still-be-activated-for-state-emergencies?n=4848621&urlhash=4848621 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes CW4 Craig Urban Thu, 25 Jul 2019 22:44:48 -0400 2019-07-25T22:44:48-04:00 2019-07-25T15:12:38-04:00