Quote Originally Posted by Livingston View Post
The US Army National Guard (sometimes known as State Guard) has the same commitment that the US Army Reserve has which is similar to the active duty commitment. Back (mumble, mumble) years ago, all three had a 6 year commitment which included basic training. The active commitment would be active duty for 2 years, 2 years Ready Reserve and 2 years inactive reserve. NG and ER would have their 4-6 months basic and advanced training then drills for 16 hrs/month and 2 weeks "summer camp". I don't know the current requirements but I'm sure they haven't changed THAT much. Once you sign up and are sworn in, your theirs for x years.
The State Guard/Defense Forces is different from the National Guard, though, in the fact that they cannot be federalized.

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