Commissar Gribb
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About half a year back I got interested in joining the army national guard in maine when I get out of active duty USAF (sept '07). I haven't talked to a recruiter yet but I thought I'd see if I can scare up any knowledge from THR. That other guy who asked about basic training seemed to get a lot of good answers.
I've read that If I join the guard as prior enlisted that I won't have to redo basic training but I WILL have to take a 9 week indoctrination course. Does anyone know what this course is like?
Also, hopefully I'll be a full blown E-5 before I get out. I heard that my chances are less to keep my rank than if I'd be a lower rank. It may seem silly, but I think after 6 years of active duty service I should come in as more than a spec-4 like the soldiers coming fresh out of AIT.
Also- any generic army knowledge would be useful. I've never shot (at work) anything bigger than an M16A2.
I've read that If I join the guard as prior enlisted that I won't have to redo basic training but I WILL have to take a 9 week indoctrination course. Does anyone know what this course is like?
Also, hopefully I'll be a full blown E-5 before I get out. I heard that my chances are less to keep my rank than if I'd be a lower rank. It may seem silly, but I think after 6 years of active duty service I should come in as more than a spec-4 like the soldiers coming fresh out of AIT.
Also- any generic army knowledge would be useful. I've never shot (at work) anything bigger than an M16A2.