Posted on Sep 9, 2015
Can a National Guard or Reserve soldier be considered a "Professional Soldier"?
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I have heard through my military service the term "professional Soldier" . If you serve 10 yrs plus in the Reserve or National Guard, or even put in the til age of 60, and retire does that give you the title of a professional soldier.
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As in profession not Professionalism.
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As in profession not Professionalism.
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Army National Guard
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I think it gets into who you are as a soldier. There are full time soldiers who are clowns and part time soldiers who will not hesitate to run forward for a wild land fire, flood, or other disaster. Who best represents the Army?
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You are a "Professional Soldier" the minute you hit your first unit. You're a Soldier for the rest of your life.
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You put your time in and live up to the army values and carry your self professionally then yes you are a professional soldier. National Guard or reserves. Being a soldier no matter what branch of service you are in requires you to hold your self to a higher standard.
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The Army is a profession of arms and you are a Non-Commissioned Officer. Of course you are a professional Soldier. Keep developing yourself and your Soldiers, don't get a DUI or beat your spouse and you get to keep that title.
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yes I think there should be considered a VETERAN if there in more then 8yrs I was in the army national guard & reserve for 13 yrs I was told I could not serve any more becausce of my weight I was 25 lbs over weight but I could do my Job so there gave me a honorable deschange put there said I am not a veteran had this on my mine for a long time and if I could I would do it all over again for this country
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Bio: 4 years active Marine, break in service, 18 years combined with the IL and MN Guard, 4 deployments, What part does not make me professional, the none deployed time prior to 9/11, were I just a weekend warrior. Because that would only cover 5 years of my total time. the rest was active or prepping for the next deployment.
This whole AC vs Guard/Reserve is (.......). We raise our right hand, swear to uphold the constitution, and they ship us of to war. Guard/Reserve make no difference, we are professionals in what we do, and that's serving our country, period.
The Marines motto Semper Fidelis, always faithful. It's not just a motto, you eat, breath, sleep safe at night knowing that the guy next to you believes the same thing. Treat you brothers and sisters in arms the same, with respect, they will do the same for you, no matter the uniform they wear or the component they come from.
but remember, never give the LT a map and a compass, for his own safety and yours as well, stay safe and God bless.
This whole AC vs Guard/Reserve is (.......). We raise our right hand, swear to uphold the constitution, and they ship us of to war. Guard/Reserve make no difference, we are professionals in what we do, and that's serving our country, period.
The Marines motto Semper Fidelis, always faithful. It's not just a motto, you eat, breath, sleep safe at night knowing that the guy next to you believes the same thing. Treat you brothers and sisters in arms the same, with respect, they will do the same for you, no matter the uniform they wear or the component they come from.
but remember, never give the LT a map and a compass, for his own safety and yours as well, stay safe and God bless.
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SGT Bryon Sergent
SSG Ricardo Marcial - Thank you for your comment. I fully agree about the map and com[ass! A I also was active for a time. I think that you hit the nail on the head! Semper Fi SSG.
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When you put on the uniform, regardless of status (NG, Reserve, or AD), I feel that until you take it off, you are a professional soldier. You are receiving PAY for your military services, thus making you a professional (you received training for your skill set).
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Being a professional soldier has nothing to do at all with someone being in the Army National Guard or Army Reserves. A professional soldier (in my reference, an NCO) is one that does the right thing even when nobody is watching. Keeps their soldiers accountable and to Army standards. Is respectful, but is not afraid to make on the spot corrections. There are so many unprofessional NCOs out there, the Army needs truly professional leaders! Hooah!
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SSG(P) Claudett P Hillotero
Well said! Whether you're Army National Guard or reservist I don't think that we should be treated any differently. I served on Active duty proudly for 16 years, deployed 3 or more times, just recently ETS because of RCP. It hurts me very bad to go to a military post for care, and the first thing to come out of these health care workers mouth is that we only cater to active duty. Enough is enough! We all wear the uniform and fighting the same war,we are all brothers and sister's in Arms. When we go to war I don't see Army National Guard, Reservist, or active duty. I see us one big family from different cultures. We are all professionals. " NCO Creed" The first line States: That "No one is more professional than I".
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SSG(P) Claudett P Hillotero - That is exacly what I was thinking when I posted that response! We are all professionals, brothers and sisters in arms with a bond that ordinary people just don't understand.
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Professional is defined as being extremely proficient or as being paid to do a particular job. All soldiers are professional in the latter category. The former category is up to the individual.
I would just say they are soldiers and that's all that really matters.
I would just say they are soldiers and that's all that really matters.
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