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Q. WHO CAN JOIN THE TEXAS
STATE GUARD?
Any resident citizen over 18 years of age (17 with parental consent) and under 70 and not a member
of the active or reserve components of the U.S. military forces may
apply to join. Please refer to the Eligibility and Ineligibility
Q&A below.
Q. HOW MUCH OF MY TIME AM
I OBLIGATED TO GIVE?
Members of the TXSG are required to volunteer a minimum of 200 hours
annually. Part of that time is spent at Unit Training Assemblies
(drills or meetings) which are usually one weekend each month. These
drills are used for training sessions and activity coordination. Your
particular assignment may require additional hours of work to plan,
lead, organize and complete necessary taskings. As a general rule, we
work to completion, not to time. In addition, there are continuing
education requirements, which include attending Annual Training (AT),
TXSG Online Coursework, and taking distant learning courses. Finally,
and in the event of an emergency, you could be called to State Active
Duty for an indefinate period of time within Texas.
Q. WILL I BE PAID FOR MY
TIME AND OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES?
Generally, there is no pay for the minimum of approximately 200 hours a
year spent at drills, online coursework, or in distant learning.
However, there are many missions where expenses are reimbursed, and
others, where there is full pay. Full pay and expense
reimbursement are given for all State Active Duty.
Q. WHAT UNIFORM WILL I
WEAR?
You will wear the standard Army Class "A" and "B" uniforms as well as
the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU), all with distinctive state insignia
designating you as a member of the Texas Military Forces. The only required
uniform is the BDU.
Q. DOES THE TEXAS STATE
GUARD FURNISH UNIFORMS?
No. At this time all officers and enlisted members are responsible for
purchasing their uniforms, patches, and accessories. This could require an
investment of about $300. However, efforts are currently being made to
provide uniforms for enlisted ranks.
Q. HOW WILL MY RANK BE
DETERMINED?
Applicants will be evaluated and appointed or enlisted in accordance
with Texas State Military Forces regulations to an appropriate rank
based on prior military service, education, civilian occupation, and
other factors. It also depends on the authorized job position (billet)
the applicant will be filling within the unit. As an example, typically
a recently separated member of the Texas National Guard or Army Reserve
would enter the TXSG at the same grade as his/her Federal grade when
separated. However, each applicant package is reviewed on an individual
basis by an enlistment or appointment Board.
Q. ARE THE TXSG RANKS THE
SAME AS FEDERAL RANKS?
TXSG ranks are State and not Federal ranks. All appointments,
commissions, warrants, and enlistments are recognized and authorized by
the Governor of the State of Texas through the Adjutant General of the
State of Texas. TXSG soldiers render to all members of the
military community, and receive from them, all courtesies common to all
such members, such as saluting, forms of address etc.
Q. AM I REQUIRED TO PASS
A PHYSICAL EXAM?
Applicants are required to submit a signed "Report of Medical History"
as part of the application package. The review of this Report could
require that the candidate produce other evidence of medical capability
to serve in the TXSG.
Q. WHAT OTHER OBLIGATIONS
WOULD I HAVE?
You will take an oath of enlistment or appointment when you join, and
you must fulfill that oath. Examples of some of your other obligations
include attending all drills, performing duties assigned to you, and
participating successfully in training and continuing education.. You
must wear your uniform properly, and only when attending drills, other
TXSG functions, or as otherwise allowed by regulations and your
commander. All rules of military courtesy will be observed while in
uniform.
Q. HOW DO I BEGIN THE
APPLICATION PROCESS?
Click here and talk to one of the recruiters listed on our website or
click Learn How to Join on the right.
Q. WHY INTERVIEW FOR A
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION?
Our standards are high. We want men and women who are joining us for
the right reasons, and who are capable of making a real and needed
contribution. The interview helps us determine those qualifications.
The interview also helps ensure that the applicant is fully aware of
his/her obligations as well as all aspects relating to membership in
the organization. This is your chance to ask any still open questions
and to mention any concerns you may have.
Q. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE
TO PROCESS THE PAPERWORK?
The enlistment or officer appointment process will take no longer than
three months (of course perhaps more if any part of your application
packet is incomplete). All enlistment or appointment orders originate
in Austin and are processed through the Office of the Adjutant General.
Be advised that the TXSG forms become official Texas Military
Department documents, and any misrepresentations or omissions are
subject to penalties as defined under the Texas Military Code.
Q. DO I START BUYING MY
UNIFORMS AND ATTENDING DRILLS RIGHT AWAY?
No. Non-members may not participate in drills or any other official
TXSG activities. When you are accepted in the TXSG you will be notified
and given time to purchase uniforms. When processing is complete and
you are sworn in, you are then subject to the Texas Code of Military
Justice.
Q. WHAT IS THE MEMBERSHIP
ELIGIBILITY?
To be eligible for enlistment or appointment in the Texas State Guard,
an applicant must be at least 18 (17 with parental consent) and not have reached
his/her 70th birthday, be a citizen of the U.S. (or have declared
intent to become a citizen) and reside in Texas. Some exceptions can be
made to the maximum age limit for enlistment or appointment for some
particularly needed professional skills. Currently these include
chaplains and persons with medical qualifications. Aliens who have made
legal declaration to become citizens of the U.S. must present a U.S.
Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Form N-315,
authenticated by a Federal District Court Officer.
Applicants without prior military service, who have specialized skills
and education, may be enlisted or appointed. Speak with a recruiter for
assistance in determining your opportunities.
Applicants must have demonstrated understanding and proficiency in the
English language and must be a high school graduate or have passed the
GED test.
Applicants must be medically qualified.
Q. WHAT IS THE MEMBERSHIP
INELIGIBILITY:
Applicants ineligible for enlistment or appointment include:
- Convicted felons.
- Persons on parole or probation.
- Individuals with a RE-4 reenlistment code on their DD 214.
- Persons with prior service whose discharge was other than "Honorable."
- Persons adjudged as a security risk.
- Conscientious objectors.
- Persons not meeting current height/weight standards, chart (TXSG Reg
600-10)
- Active members of any component of the U.S. Armed Forces. (Members of the
U.S. Armed Forces Retired or Ready Reserve are eligible and encouraged to join)
- Individuals convicted of offenses involving moral turpitude.
- Individuals with significant medical disqualifications or any medical condition
that is likely to limit full service in the TXSG.
- Persons required to register for the Selective Service, but have failed to
do so.
Q. WHAT IS THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE?
Mandatory retirement age is 70. In accordance with TXSG
regulations, a small percentage of the total strength of the TXSG may
serve for short periods beyond the age of 70.
Q. WHAT ARE THE TEXAS STATE GUARD REGULATIONS?
The Texas State Guard regulations are promulgated under the TXSG 600-10 regulations (TXSG Reg 600-10).
The TXSG 600-10 regulations are located here. The Texas Code of Military Justice also applies. The
TCMJ is located here.
Q. WHERE CAN I PURCHASE TEXAS STATE GUARD MERCHANDISE?
Texas State Guard patches and Texas State Guard Awards may be purchased at the Camp Mabry General Store.
Texas State Guard shirts and Texas State Guard merchandise is also available from many individual TXSG units.
Q. IS THERE A TEXAS STATE GUARD ASSOCIATION?
All matters of the Texas State Guard Association and Texas State Guard Association Trust are now managed
by the National Guard Association of Texas.
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