Question

Is joining the NAVY better than joining the National Guard?

Answer 1

http://the-military-guide.com/2011/12/29/should-you-join-the-reserves-or-national-guard/ :/

Answer 2

This is more of a personal question. I'm sure you don't want other people making the big decisions for you because it can affect your life greatly. I suggest you talk with your friends and family.

I don't want my opinion to affect your decision so I'll just give a few paragraphs from some links that may be helpful.

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"The National Guard is much larger, has far more job opportunities, more room for advancement and offers more college benefits. The Navy Reserve has boats."

"If you join the Guard, you'll likely have a greater range of opportunities closer to your home than the USNR can offer you (the Guard has 3,200 locations nationwide). If, later in your service, you have a civilian job opportunity in another state, being in the Guard can be beneficial because you may be able to change your state affiliation via an interstate transfer. And Guard members have access to federal AND state benefits, while USNR members only access federal benefits. Obviously, state benefits vary from state to state, but many states offer very good (and even some unusual) benefits. Finally, Soldiers in the Guard do more in their local communities and states because of the dual (state and federal) mission that the Guard has. If you have ever watched new coverage showing a American community struggling in the aftermath of a disaster and thought "I wish I could help those poor people", the Guard will give you more opportuinities to do just that."

Source: http://www.nationalguard.com/forums/forum/general-guard-discussion/general-questions-about-the-guard/21733-national-guard-vs-navy-reserves

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\(\tt\large\ Reserves\)
Reservists are military personnel who serve on a part-time basis. All five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces have reserve components. Reservists normally work alongside their active-duty counterparts when fulfilling their service commitment of one weekend per month and two weeks per year, usually during the summer. You can join the reserves without prior military experience and without ever serving on active-duty status, or you can transition to the reserves after serving in the military.

\(\tt\large\ National~Guard\)
Only the Army and the Air Force have guard components, the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. Like reservists, guard personnel commit to serving one weekend each month and two weeks each year. Guard members may train alongside active-duty personnel, particularly during their two-week exercises, or they may spend a drill weekend training as a separate unit.

\(\tt\large\ Similarities\)
In addition to having the same drill requirements, members of both guard components and all five reserve components have other similarities. All wear the uniform of their respective service. All members of the same rank and years of service receive the same pay, which is based on active-duty pay prorated to reflect their part-time service. Both the guard and reserve members can be activated or mobilized to support federal military actions abroad. Members typically report to locations near their homes, allowing them to commute to drills rather than move. New recruits without prior military experience must attend basic military training, regardless of whether they are joining the reserves or the guard.

\(\tt\large\ Differences\)
The primary difference between the guard and reserve components lies in the command. Reserve units are part of the federal armed forces, and as such they are under presidential command. Guard units are organized on the state level, and the governor can call them to service in response to civil riots or natural disasters. The president has the power to federalize guard troops, if needed, but a governor has no control over reserve units. The only other notable difference is in the benefits. Although members of both the guard and reserve receive the same federal benefits, individual states can offer additional benefits for members of its guard. For example, Oklahoma pays the full tuition for its Air National Guard members who attend a state university or college, while Alabama limits tuition assistance to $1,000 per year. Alabama exempts only the military retirement benefits from state income tax, while Oklahoma exempts $1,500 for current guardsmen and $5,500 for retired guardsmen.

\(\tt\large\ Choosing~National~Guard~or~Reserves\)
Individuals typically weigh three factors when choosing between the guard or the reserves. The first is reporting location. A guard component may be nearer home than a reserve duty station, or the opposite may be true. The second factor to consider is to ascertain which option offers the chance to work in a particular job or field, as not all units offer identical jobs or have simultaneous vacancies. Lastly, the individual should consider any special benefits offered on the state level for guard members to determine whether the match between the individual’s needs and the state benefits is relevant.

Source: http://work.chron.com/national-guard-vs-reserves-19508.html

Answer 3

@mr_basketball27

Answer 4

Good luck with whatever you choose. :)

Answer 5

I am OS's #1 military man you want to speak to ^_^

Answer 6

not really enlisted but I know very deep details about it.

Answer 7

The navy isn't really deployed to war to things that have to do with land they are mostly with over the sea operations. Marines are mostly deployed with the U.S. Army to all operations.

Answer 8

The national guard is deployed but rarely its mostly the reserve. But the National guard is also responsible to all nature disasters by the state command.

Answer 9

sorry i got locked out lol