I was AGR for quite a while and knew some state guard folks here and there. We used to call them SMURFS for short. I had no clue that their was some kind of basic for troops at CSLO? That Major is wrong when he says that CA and TX lead the way for all of the national guard- yes- CA and TX units probably have more missions regarding floods, funerals, fires, ect...., but I can tell you from experience and facts that the CA National Guard and all of its elements have had serious issues with leadership, accountability, ect.... Most of the units act in a "reactive" manner especially on drill weekends because the officers or higher ups constantly change the training schedule at the last minute or wait till you show up for drill weekend and change it. What does this do- it confuses the troops. Units should be "pro-active" instead to avoid this stuff. Between that and all of the mandatory suicide prevention, sexual harassment, gender sensitivity training, Sergeants dont have anytime to conduct SGT's Training and MOS specific training on a drill weekend because your in mandatory classes all day. Im glad I retired when I did because people I still know in the CA guard/state reserves tell me it is way worse now and only getting worse. I would NOT recommend anyone joining the CA guard or anything for that matter. I do have to say; Id rather train at CSLO than Camp Roberts on any day- Just my 2 cents- Carry On-
It depends on your state (if your state has one). Nobody gets paid for drill or training. Some states will pay you a standard guardsmen wage if your governor activates your unit. Pay (if applicable to your state) is based on your rank and will be comparable to what a national guardsmen of the same rank would be getting paid.
I served six years in the NY Army National Guard, '63 to '69 & can't understand why anyone would want to do basic, drills, summer camp, for nothing! Join the Nat'l Guard, if you feel that patriotic!
Its so upsetting. I waited a year and what my recruiter said what documents and i provide like medical and livescan, diploma all my time and effort and i dont know if he process my application. He´s final email he asking for another documents again. i dont know what is going on, thats why i lost my interest to join.
The SMURFS are a little bit hilarious. I was in the Guard and had a few SMURFS show up to my unit. They looked a bit odd for sure but did help us with our training exercise. I think for them being volunteers that the Guard does need it. A few of my soldiers were griping about saluting them or how the other SMURFS received their rank when my soldiers had actually gone to BCT/AIT etc. I just reminded them that they were volunteers. In the end another anomale of the guard/ might as well just call them the militia.
no, state defense forces are state government organizations and sister components to that states national guard and air national guard. But unlike the other 2 they cannot be called up to federal service and only work under the governors command. their job is mostly disaster relief and assisting the NG if needed.
the state guard is essentially a local anti invasion force. even when nat'l guard is called up to fight, it wont cause the locale to not have military protection. with how naturally protected the US homeland is, these forces have atrophied as a result.
I was AGR for quite a while and knew some state guard folks here and there. We used to call them SMURFS for short. I had no clue that their was some kind of basic for troops at CSLO? That Major is wrong when he says that CA and TX lead the way for all of the national guard- yes- CA and TX units probably have more missions regarding floods, funerals, fires, ect...., but I can tell you from experience and facts that the CA National Guard and all of its elements have had serious issues with leadership, accountability, ect.... Most of the units act in a "reactive" manner especially on drill weekends because the officers or higher ups constantly change the training schedule at the last minute or wait till you show up for drill weekend and change it. What does this do- it confuses the troops. Units should be "pro-active" instead to avoid this stuff. Between that and all of the mandatory suicide prevention, sexual harassment, gender sensitivity training, Sergeants dont have anytime to conduct SGT's Training and MOS specific training on a drill weekend because your in mandatory classes all day. Im glad I retired when I did because people I still know in the CA guard/state reserves tell me it is way worse now and only getting worse. I would NOT recommend anyone joining the CA guard or anything for that matter. I do have to say; Id rather train at CSLO than Camp Roberts on any day- Just my 2 cents- Carry On-
I'm a prior CSG soldier, i want to join again, do I need to go to Basic training again? Got out 2018
Hey battle, yea I'm looking to join after active and CAARNG. Any advice beyond the website
These people need to send a MTT to Florida and save the Florida State Guard from the incompetents in the Florida National Guard.
Is there a paycheck for time served?
It depends on your state (if your state has one). Nobody gets paid for drill or training. Some states will pay you a standard guardsmen wage if your governor activates your unit. Pay (if applicable to your state) is based on your rank and will be comparable to what a national guardsmen of the same rank would be getting paid.
@@blando7786so no
I served six years in the NY Army National Guard, '63 to '69 & can't understand why anyone would
want to do basic, drills, summer camp, for nothing! Join the Nat'l Guard, if you feel that patriotic!
So no pay
So do they go to basic?
Soon MIVDF will fly pass cali and texas lol
Its so upsetting. I waited a year and what my recruiter said what documents and i provide like medical and livescan, diploma all my time and effort and i dont know if he process my application. He´s final email he asking for another documents again. i dont know what is going on, thats why i lost my interest to join.
If your desire is to join, submit everything again and then call and bug them until they get you in. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Don't give up.
what do you need help with? I can maybe assist you.
@@subzero3232 I still want to join and to served. How? I dont know if my documents that i provide are still active its over a year now.
@@gmctano1570 have you and ur recruiter been in touch by email ?
Any chance I could get the recruiters contact? I've been trying to reach out with no response back
The SMURFS are a little bit hilarious. I was in the Guard and had a few SMURFS show up to my unit. They looked a bit odd for sure but did help us with our training exercise. I think for them being volunteers that the Guard does need it. A few of my soldiers were griping about saluting them or how the other SMURFS received their rank when my soldiers had actually gone to BCT/AIT etc. I just reminded them that they were volunteers. In the end another anomale of the guard/ might as well just call them the militia.
how long is basic training
BOC 3 days only
Is this a joke 😂
They’re a organized militia not actually military 🤣 I might just join to whip them up into shape lol
@@labased2539hahaha nah man they’ll just put your training aside to go to chuck.e.cheese
no, state defense forces are state government organizations and sister components to that states national guard and air national guard. But unlike the other 2 they cannot be called up to federal service and only work under the governors command. their job is mostly disaster relief and assisting the NG if needed.
@@Tokio_Tsu or if were invaded by another states guard.... CA has alot of land boarders with Red States,,,, :P
state militias have been around for hundreds of years.
WTF??? Is this a parody?
No it's just a state militia.
@@WeaponizedGoochsweat totally useles. Wannabe Red Dawn gravy seals
the state guard is essentially a local anti invasion force. even when nat'l guard is called up to fight, it wont cause the locale to not have military protection. with how naturally protected the US homeland is, these forces have atrophied as a result.
Meal team 6. FFS guys America is circling the drain.