Ruin 17 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Full Story Several National Guard brigades are expected to be notified soon that they could be sent to Iraq around the first of next year, according to a senior Defense Department official. ... Gates is expected to sign the notices alerting the Guard troops shortly... While it is not clear yet which units would be alerted, they would likely include brigades that were among the first to go to Iraq early in the war. Some of those include brigades from North Carolina, Florida, Arkansas and Indiana. I've been a news hawk on this for the past few days now, since it hit the news on the 6th. All reports say the same thing, but the only thing that changes are the states. This has me especially concerned because I plan on joining the NCNG this summer - however, because of my job I'd be a part of the only combat brigade in NC. So, it's possible my unit could receive its orders before I left for OSUT in August. It's got my family scared to death. Anyway, play nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dodger 0 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 (edited) So, it's possible my unit could receive its orders before I left for OSUT in August. It's got my family scared to death. Since you have not completed training and are not integrated into the unit they will more than likely leave you behind as part of the "rear detachment". When a unit deploys they often have to leave some behind, people who have school dates, are recovering from injuries (not just combat type, people still fall in the shower and what not) or for other reasons are unable to make movement. Edited April 8, 2007 by Dodger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruin 17 Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 Even if they're not scheduled to deploy until 2008? I'd be done by Dec 07. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dodger 0 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Depends on when they deploy. Completing OSUT is a good thing, but it takes time to work a new soldier into the unit so they might decide to leave you behind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruin 17 Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 Thanks for the info Dodger! I've shot my recruiter an e-mail hoping he has more info regarding all of this than I can find online anywhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dodger 0 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Another good source of intel is your unit CSM and 1SG. Off course since deployment will not occur till 2008 they may not have any info for you yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruin 17 Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 According to The Army Times: The states on Alert are in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Ohio and Indiana. My state seems to be okay for now. But I'll keep an eye open in case they add any others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tyovan4 4 Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Will you be leaving GWU and moving back to NC if you're planning on joining the NCNG? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruin 17 Posted April 16, 2007 Author Share Posted April 16, 2007 Yeah, I can't really afford GWU - even with the ARNG's help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GothicSnake 0 Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I thought the ARNG paid 100%? At least that's what one of their recruiters told me, like, 3 years ago. *shrug* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruin 17 Posted April 16, 2007 Author Share Posted April 16, 2007 No, they pay (overall and all told) up to $10,000 per academic year. My school is $52,000 per academic year - it sucks really. The 100% thing has a nice little disclaimer to it. Basically, "Yeah, we pay 100% if you go to a state school and live off campus." Which I'll probably end up doing. Mom and sister are moving overseas, and someone needs to tend the house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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