YOU CAN! is not just for advertising. In the Arizona Army National Guard, it is a belief; A belief in YOU as a citizen and a Soldier. The Arizona Army National Guard has many programs in addition to paid-training, money for college, and career development to help you make the most of your commitment to yourself and the Guard. From GED completion assistance to commissioning as Army Officer, see the list below for some of the opportunities that await you in the Arizona Army National Guard.
Click on one of the links below to find out more information on the program you are interested in:
Need some help finishing your G.E.D.? The Arizona Army National Guard has the resources to help you with the process of getting that critical step in your life completed. Click here to find out more information about the process.
OCS
Do you have what it takes to lead? OCS (Officer Candidate School) is where future Arizona Army National Guard leaders are taught the basics of Army/National Guard regulations and doctrine. There are three paths to choose from for becoming an officer; an 8-week OCS fast-track course, the traditional US Army 16-week course, or the local 17-one weekend a month course. All of these courses result in the commissioning of you as a Federally-recognized 2nd Lieutenant in the Arizona Army National Guard. Click here to find out more about leadership opportunities in today’s Guard.
WOC
Warrant Officers are the highly-skilled technicians of the US Army and National Guard. They specialize in their areas and are considered to be experts in their field. WOC (Warrant Officer Candidate School) is the 1st step to becoming a Warrant Officer. Whether you are looking to be a pilot or a technical authority in a specific field, Warrant Officers are respected as the best. Click here to learn more about the Warrant Officer Program in the Arizona Army National Guard.
Active First!
"Active First" is an innovative program that will
greatly increase the readiness of the Active Army and
Army National Guard. The Army National Guard gains
ground on "market share", while offering both active and
reserve opportunities for the applicant to choose from.
In addition, the ARNG will receive "DMOSQ" Soldiers that
have had the opportunity to train 365 days a year and
become proficient in their military skills. These
Soldiers will have the opportunity to receive both AC
and RC incentives, to include, the Active Montgomery G.I.
Bill, The Army College Fund, and both AC and RC bonuses
up to $60,000. Click
here to find out more about this exciting new
program!
College First!
The Arizona Army National Guard offers a unique enlistment incentive called "National Guard College First," that allows college students to enlist in the National Guard, continue with their college education, receive a monthly stipend from the National Guard, then enter the National Guard at the advanced rank of E-4 (if at least 30 college credits were earned under the program). Additionally, as part of the College First Program, you are put on a non-deployable status for 24 months. Depending on MOS (job), individuals may also be eligible for a "College First" Enlistment Bonus.
AMEDD
There are many reasons to choose a career as a health care professional in the Arizona Army National Guard. Whether you're involved in direct patient care, research, disease prevention, allied health care fields or veterinary medicine, the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) has an abundance of opportunities. The Army Health Care Team is one of the largest comprehensive systems of health care in the country. AMEDD is made up of six corps; Nurse Corps, Medical Corps, Dental Corps, Medical Service Corps, Medical Specialty Corps, and Veterinary Corps. Click here to talk to a medical specialist about healthcare opportunities in the Arizona Army National Guard.
Try One!
The Arizona Army National Guard offers the “Try-One” enlistment option to active duty veterans and all prior service individuals who are joining or rejoining the Guard for the first time. By “Trying-One”, you are able to enlist in the Guard for one year, and not for the traditional three or more years non-prior service members are offered. This is a great way to be exposed to the Guard without an extended commitment, yet receive all the benefits! Click here to find out more about the “Try-One” program.
Chaplain
Joining the Arizona Army National Guard as a chaplain is probably one of the most important decisions you will make in your pastoral life. You will experience challenges unheard of in civilian ministries. You will guide Soldiers and their families through the whole “cycle of life”, in moments of joy and moments of distress. Being a National Guard chaplain is a “mission’s trip” on life’s cutting edge, serving God and Country! Your service will be invaluable to the Soldier and their families, as will the experience you can bring back to your civilian ministry. Click here to find out more about the Arizona Army National Guard’s Chaplain Program.
Airborne
Up to BAT (Basic Airborne Training)?
Paratroopers are vital to the Army and Army National Guard, using their parachutes as a means of combat deployment. Their skill and expertise are highly valued, and their training in BAT transforms them into confident Warriors who are supremely mentally and physically fit. BAT, a three-week course, trains you to become a vital member of this long and distinguished military tradition.
Training phases:
Week 1: Ground Training
This intensive program builds the essential individual skills necessary to make a parachute jump and land safely. You’ll train on the mock aircraft door, the 34-foot tower, and the lateral drift apparatus (LDA).
To move on to week two, you must qualify on the 34-foot tower and LDA, and pass all physical training (PT) requirements.
Week 2: Tower Training
Week two refines the individual skills you learn during week one, and adds a team effort—or "mass exit"—concept to the training.
Equipment you’ll use includes the swing lander trainer (SLT), suspended harness (SH), 250-foot free tower and the wind machine.
Week two completes the individual skill training and builds team effort skills. You must qualify on the mass exit procedures, the SLT, and pass all PT requirements to go forward to jump training week.
Week 3: Jump Training
This is it! The previous two weeks have prepared you for this one. This week is devoted to your five qualifying jumps.
Before you make your first jump, you’ll receive a review of malfunctions and aircraft orientation, and be organized and manifested for the jump. Graduation is normally conducted on Friday of week three at the Airborne Walk.
Guests are welcome to observe jumps at Fryer Field, watch graduation and participate in awarding your wings.
Air Assault
In Air Assault school, conducted at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, you'll undergo two weeks of mental and physical challenges that teach you air assault skills and procedures, improve your basic leadership skills and instill the air assault spirit. Upon graduation, you'll receive the Air Assault Badge.
Training program:
Obstacle course – negotiate a demanding obstacle course Physical training – conducted daily; distance runs of up to 3 miles are standard Rappelling– you’ll tie a series of knots and complete graded rappels from walls and helicopters; you must successfully complete three-day and two-night helicopter rappels Troop ladder – ascend and descend the troop ladder on a 35-foot tower and from a CH-47 helicopter Rigging and sling loading – you’ll learn how to prepare, rig and inspect numerous pieces of Army equipment for helicopter transport Road marches – complete a 6-mile road march in 1.5 hours or less; you must also complete, at the end of the course, a 12-mile road march in 3 hours or less
Evaluations – pass a written and practical examination after each training
