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This question is purely speculative, and largely for “entertainment” purposes.
Could a National Guardsman live in Germany? For example, say SPC. Jones is independently wealthy (500k per year) but wants to continue serving in the Army Guard in his home state of Nevada, would it be possible (in other words, permissible) for him to permanently reside in Germany? I know that foreign contacts and foreign travel can affect security clearance, but what is that the case in an ally nation? Of course, SPC. Jones would have to fly back to Nevada once a month to drill, and would have to be ready to fly and report for any state emergencies. It’s a silly scenario, I know, but it came up in a conversation with a German language classmate recently. Thank you!
Could a National Guardsman live in Germany? For example, say SPC. Jones is independently wealthy (500k per year) but wants to continue serving in the Army Guard in his home state of Nevada, would it be possible (in other words, permissible) for him to permanently reside in Germany? I know that foreign contacts and foreign travel can affect security clearance, but what is that the case in an ally nation? Of course, SPC. Jones would have to fly back to Nevada once a month to drill, and would have to be ready to fly and report for any state emergencies. It’s a silly scenario, I know, but it came up in a conversation with a German language classmate recently. Thank you!
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There a few reserve units in Europe for those who want to continue drilling. We also have many Soldiers Guard and Reserves in temporary orders (less than 365) in Europe.
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LTC Stephen C.
SGM (Join to see) has the right answer for you, SPC (Join to see). I made numerous trips to Germany during the eighties, and the USAR program was quite strong over there. I'm fairly certain it's not as large as it once was, but there are still USAR opportunities for drilling reservists in Germany.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
Transfers within the National Guard are handled within the units involved on a case-by-case basis. Factors such as unit needs, individual skills, unit locations and career goals are considered. If you move more than 50 miles away from your unit you may transfer to a closer unit. If you move to another state or territory, you can transfer to the Guard of that location.
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Living in a foreign country would have to be worked out on a cases by case basis with your unit and your state G-1. We have officers on the brigade staff who live out of state and I've had Soldiers I know who lived out of state for the last 26 years I've been in. There are always special circumstances. Knew a serving SSG, whose contractor job had him in Bagram and Kandahar year round. He did drills every 6 months and then AT was attached to 1 of those drill sessions.
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