Difference in Professionalism

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 16:19:31 -0500

Why is there such a big difference between the Army National Guard and the Active force? What is the National Guard missing? We know it's only "part time" but the communication in between drills are close enough to not forget there is a mission and there are requirements/obligations that need to be met.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2014 4:35 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 16:35:22 -0500

SFC Private RallyPoint Member, I think you hit the nail on the head: the active duty force does "it" day in and day out, while the National Guard does it part-time. At least that's how I see the difference. And it seems to be a major difference (or was, when I was on active duty).

Response by CW2 Joseph Evans made Nov 2 at 2014 5:42 PM

CW2 Joseph Evans — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 17:42:13 -0500

Recognize that not all AD and not all NG units are the same. There are AD units that make the worst of the Nasty Guard seem like boyscouts by comparison.
It is an ode to the culture and the leadership of the unit that defines the professionalism of a unit.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2014 5:43 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 17:43:19 -0500

Is there Army just too big with too many moving parts?