Which option is better to commission as an Officer in the Medical Field: National Guard or Army Reserves?

2017-08-14T14:49:45-04:00

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2017 2:55 PM

2017-08-14T14:55:14-04:00

I imagine that would be depending on if there are any additional benefits that the NG of your state offers that you may not get with the Reserves. The Guard does fall under the state as the Governor can call upon your service. As you are probably already familiar with what the Guard has to offer, you may want to contact a Reserves retention person to see what options may be available to you if you were to shift over.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2017 3:27 PM

2017-08-14T15:27:16-04:00

First what is in your area, how far are you willing to travel for that commission. As with any MOS in the Guard or Reserves what is available for you within a reasonable driving distance. I cannot say about the medical field but my old unit had 4 officers switch from guard to reserves because they could be promoted, since there were more openings.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2017 7:43 PM

2017-08-14T19:43:10-04:00

This -wildly- depends on the state.

Some have no funding; some have more than they know what to do with. The Guard is very well known for being stagnant in ranks and waiting for someone to die or retire, whichever comes first, in order for you to move in to their position- because it's smaller. Much smaller.

Reserve, it's a lot easier to be promoted, a lot easier to transfer with your civilian job if you move states for a promotion or whatnot.

It's not a "better" objectively; it's what better for -you-. What are -your- priorities?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2017 6:08 AM

2017-08-17T06:08:51-04:00

I would say Army Reserves since they are federally recognized, though you can be in the National Guard, but I believe there are time limits when going through OCS. Attached is an interesting read: http://www.customwritingtips.com/component/k2/item/16786-the-kansas-army-national-guard-marketing-versus-the-active-duty-and-reserve-components.html, though I know you're not in that state.

The Kansas Army National Guard Marketing versus the Active Duty and reserve components

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Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 3 at 2018 8:43 PM

2018-04-03T20:43:37-04:00

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Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 3 at 2018 8:43 PM

2018-04-03T20:43:59-04:00

Sorry, USPHS, typo...

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2018-04-03T20:45:48-04:00

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