What does NGR mean in UNCLASSIFIED

The National Guard is a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces that serves both state and federal roles. It is made up of Army and Air Force components, with each state having its own National Guard organization.

Each state’s National Guard organization is supervised by its Governor; however, when activated to federal service, command and control rests with the President through the Secretary of Defense and Department of Defense directives.

The primary roles of the National Guard are providing support for civil authorities during natural disasters or emergencies such as floods and hurricanes, protecting citizens in times of civil unrest, assisting with border security operations abroad, defending US communities from international terrorism threats at home, providing special training and logistical support to units overseas, maintaining operational readiness overseas in support of US national interests abroad, responding to natural disasters within their own states (including search-and-rescue operations), responding to civil disturbances within their states (such as riots or protests), managing military installations within their states (such as airfields or other facilities). Other roles include drug interdiction efforts, counterdrug activities such as drug awareness programs for youth organizations, homeland defense missions on U.S. soil or overseas.

Yes. Upon activation by presidential order, members of the National Guard may be called to serve outside their respective home states as part of their federal duties. In addition to being called upon by governors for certain military requirements within their homeland borders when deemed necessary.

Yes; you must obtain your unit commander's approval before officially joining. You should discuss any plans you have with your commander beforehand so they can inform you if there are any restrictions that could potentially affect your ability to join and/or participate in drills/training exercises after joining.

Active Duty Soldiers may be required to serve for up to 8 hours a day on weekdays with at least one weekend drill per month lasting 4-8 hours each depending on mission requirements. Reservists should expect a minimum of 48 total hours per month including annual training requirements which last anywhere from 7-14 days depending on mission requirements.

The initial rank given depends on several factors including experience level prior to entering service in addition to other qualifications an individual may possess prior awards etc., normally a recruit would enter at either an E1 (Private), E2 (Private 1st Class), or E3 (Specialist).

Yes; depending on performance evaluations & evaluations done throughout an enlistment there may be opportunities available for faster advancement than what would normally be expected on past performance reviews & evaluations.

Yes; all members serving full time are eligible for TRICARE Prime/Standard Health Insurance coverage along with other benefits including retirement plans which vary depending on length & type of service time served.