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Jen asked in Politics & GovernmentMilitary · 1 decade ago

Army Reserve Vs. National Guard (Advice)?

Sorry if this is long:

I originally talked with a Army recruiter and he got me through the ASVAB and so forth and getting ready to go to MEPS when I moved and transferred to a college. Joined ROTC and was given the option of going to LTC (Leader's Training Course) this summer to count as my basic (Since apparently it does now). The choice I have to make is whether to go National Guard or Army Reserve. Honestly I lean more towards the Reserve.

Now for the details:

I want an MOS of journalism, photojournalism, Public Relations, combat documentary, or anything along those lines. I was told through ROTC that they could guarantee me a MOS in what I want through the Guard, and that it would be harder to get said MOS in the Reserves.

Depending on how my time in service goes, I want to consider going carrier or at least longer than the 8 year commitment.

My Questions:

Do many people make go carrier in the Guard?

Which choice am I more likely to get the MOS I want?

Which choice am I more likely to get more opportunities with? (like Airborne school, or special units?)

Which choice is going to allow me to relocate a little bit more easier?

In closing:

I picked the military NOT because I'm looking for someone to pay for the rest of my education. I picked the military because I feel called to this line of work. I want to put my all into it, not just go for the benefits or side money. At this time in my life I want to give it my all.

Thank you in advance.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Well I'm in the Guard and for every state they do have public affairs units or detachments. Your basically the state news team, traveling around and getting stories about units deploying, retirements, natural disasters the guard is helping out with. My friend gets called all the time and goes throughout the state and covers these stories and really loves it. Even the officers in that unit go and travel around getting stories, and their annual trainings are great too. They've gotten to go to alot of cool places like Japan, England, and Korea.

    You need to remember though that the guard and reserves are part time, but they do have fulltime positions for public affairs in the guard. Granted this is the Kansas Public Affairs Unit but I'm sure it's the same story in most other states. I don't know what to tell you about the reserves but I've honestly rarely seen them out in the community getting stories and really using their MOS. So that's my info hope that helps

  • 1 decade ago

    Go Guard!!!

    You will love it, and if you want you can always go AGR or Tech. Although PA is difficult to get promoted in, at least in my state.

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