What pointers would you give to a prior service guy, who wants to join SF National Guard, before talking to a recruiter?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:24:00 -0400

I joined in 2011 and was selected. Got dropped for sleeping through my alarm in the early ages of the q-school. I didn’t go back then and it’s always been a regret of mine. Was wondering if there was any prior service guys who joined SF national guard? and if you could give me some pointers before I go talk to a recruiter? Thank you

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Oct 22 at 2020 2:58 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:58:19 -0400

Go and speak directly with a NG recruiter and a Giard SF recruiter as well for guidance. Unless changes, section was good for up to 2 years. But who knows.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2020 5:32 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:32:41 -0400

In the National Guard you can't just join to be SF. You will have to join the Guard as another MOS and then try out. They had to many issues with Soldiers doing this in the past. SF is a challenge. I thought about a long time ago but I ended up commissioning instead. Keep in mind that not every state has SF. But you should talk to your local NG recruiter to see your options.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2020 9:47 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 21:47:27 -0400

What state?