When the National Guard deploys to situations like riots or sat the Mexican border, what types of MOS's usually deploy?

2018-04-06T16:06:57-04:00

When the national guard deploys to situations like riots or sat the Mexican border, what types of MOS usually deploy? Is it where only certain MOSs like infantry are deployed or is every MOS usually involved? I'm new to the army and have a lot of unusual, stupid, or obvious questions so bear with me.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2018 4:36 PM

2018-04-06T16:36:16-04:00

I think this is based on availability of units and the specific role of the NG in this mission. I was in a construction/engineering MOS. In 2010, PR governor deployed the NG to patrol with local police department in an effort to reduce the criminal activity in the island. I worked with them for one year. We had some training and a lot of instructions on rules of engagements. So answering your questions, this can be open to other MOS.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 6 at 2018 5:26 PM

2018-04-06T17:26:40-04:00

It will depend on the nature of the mission and the support package that is needed.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2018 5:52 PM

2018-04-06T17:52:02-04:00

More like Unit based.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 6 at 2018 7:07 PM

2018-04-06T19:07:27-04:00

Units, son, units- an IN battalion with all it's support, FA, EN, etc.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2018 8:14 AM

2018-04-07T08:14:18-04:00

Main thing is to find a job you like, in a good unit and become good at it. Everything else will fall into place.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Apr 7 at 2018 3:07 PM

2018-04-07T15:07:00-04:00

They don’t play duck duck goose by MOS. They deploy units As units. Commanders bring forward who they need. Man a rear det and deploy

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Apr 7 at 2018 6:41 PM

2018-04-07T18:41:17-04:00

Prior to Trump announcing the deployment of ARNG soldiers in Texas they used primarily Military Intelligence units to assist with anti-smuggling operations. I think the reason why was because of their clearances they could coordinate with the Feds better on what was going on, in and around Texas. That is just a guess on my part though.

Typically the NG uses Infantry for securing areas after a weather disaster (patrolling), sand bagging for a flood, forest fire line operations.............thats been my observation though it could be biased on just what I personally have observed.

For riots they are used in various ways and most Infantry Units have Civil Disturbance training. Sometimes are they used in conjunction with the Police for riots, sometimes not. It is usually a pure NG command for riots with the NG firmly in charge of the chain of command at the lower level up to a specific level. They are typically used in place of the Police when things get too violent for the Police or the Police are undermanned.