Step-by-step guide on how to enlist in US Army national guard

The United States Army National Guard has published a step-by-step guide outlining the eligibility criteria and enlistment procedures for prospective soldiers. The recruitment is open to both U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) who meet specific educational, physical, and aptitude requirements.

Key eligibility criteria include being between 17 and 42 years old, possessing at least a high school diploma or GED, and achieving a minimum qualifying score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. Applicants must also meet the required medical, physical fitness, and moral standards.

The enlistment process involves several stages: completing an initial "Get Started" form online, connecting with a recruiter to discuss options, taking the ASVAB test, and visiting a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) for medical examinations and final processing. Successful candidates are then assigned to a unit, participate in the Recruitment Sustainment Program (RSP) to prepare for military life, and subsequently complete Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) in their chosen military occupational specialty.