The Montana Army National Guard

1. The Montana Army National Guard Since 1636 America’s oldest branch of Service

2. Overview T- Training E- Education A- Adventure M- Money S- Service to country

3. Training • The Montana Army National Guard Has the following training • options • Army Basic Training and AIT • ROTC ( Reserve Officer Training Corp) • Officer Candidate School • We have over 38 units in 28 different communities • There are over 115 jobs in the MT ARNG • See how these training options can lead you to better careers outside the Army SSG Noyce-Marino Dillon MT

4. Training Common Jobs for initial procurement 11B- Infantrymen main Army Combatant, FT Benning, GA 14 Weeks 11C- Indirect Fire Infantryman, FT Benning, GA 15 Weeks 12N- Horizontal Construction Engineer, Various Training locations 19 Weeks 13F- Fire Support Specialist, FT Sill, OK 16 Weeks 15P- Flight Operations specialist, FT Huachuca, AZ 15 Weeks 15T- UH-60 Blackhawk mechanic, FT Lee VA 25 Weeks 15U- CH-47 Chinook Mechanic , FT Lee VA 26 Weeks 19D- Calvary Scout, FT Knox, KY 16 Weeks 19K- M1A Armor Crewman, FT Knox KY 15 Weeks 25B- Information technology specialist, Various 30 Weeks 31B- Military Policeman, FT Leonard Wood, MO 18 Weeks 42A- Human Resources Specialist, FT Jackson, CA 19 Weeks 68W- Healthcare Specialist, FT Sam Houston, TX 26 Weeks 74D- Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Specialist, FT Leonard Wood, 20 Weeks88M- Motor Transport Operator, FT Leonard Wood, MO 13 Weeks 91B- Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, Various Locations 23 Weeks 92A- Automated Logistical Specialist, Various Training 22 Weeks 92G- Food Services specialist, FT Leonard Wood, MO 19 Weeks 92Y- Unit Supply Specialist, Various Training 18 Weeks

5. Education Tuition Assistance- $4,000 a year Montgomery GI Bill $362 a month ARNG GI Bill Kicker $200 a month Student Loan Repayment Program up to $50,000 Healthcare Professional’s Loan Repayment See OSM for Details ROTC Scholarships SOC Free Testing and Certifications AARTS- Army Academic Training Transcripts Educational Counseling Degree Planning Apprenticeships & OJT programs Army Vocational/ Technical Soldier Program (AVOTEC)

6. Adventure David Engebretson, 163rd SSG Emiliano Zell SSG Payne , Miles City MT Steve Tichenor, Helena MT Shelby, MT Emily Taylor, Marysville, MT

7. Adventure B. Co 1-63rd Missoula MT SSG Saether, Billings MT Best Warrior Competition D. Co 1-163rd, Butte MT LTC Jamie Wilkins, Ennis MT CW4 Wes Newhall, Helena MT

8. Money See how one weekend a month and two weeks a year can benefit you financially http://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/payentitlements/militarypaytables.html

9. Retirement Reserve Retirement after 20 years you would potentially make this amount after age 60 https://hrc.army.mil/TAGD/Army%20Reserve%20Retirement%20Calculator

10. Healthcare Health Care options for Reserve Components TRICARE RESERVE SELECT for service member and family is ALWAYS the same rate whether you have 1 dependant or 12 dependants.

11. The Facts 2,800 NG Members Currently 212 Deployed Best education incentives of any reserve branch Over 115 jobs in the MT ARNG 2,800 Largest part-time employer in the State Located in over 28 Communities 38 Units across the state Our State Partnership is –Kyrgyzstan Have been in every major conflict since WWI

12. Montana Army National Guard Units

13. Other Branches Naval Reserve Marine Reserve Army Reserve Air Force and Air Guard

14. In Closing