Frequently Asked Questions
You can join the Colorado Army National Guard between the ages of 17 and 40. If you’re under 18, you’ll need parental consent.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred, but not required for all enlistment options. Your recruiter can guide you on specific requirements for different paths.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a standardized test that measures your skills and knowledge in various areas. This helps in determining your eligibility and potential success for different military jobs. Read more details here.
- Tuition assistance, enlistment bonuses, and financial aid to pay off your student debts
- Pursue your dreams while serving your community without putting your life on hold
- Variety of career options to choose from
- Specialized training in your chosen career path
- Learn leadership skills, build confidence, and leave a legacy
- Up to $100,000 tuition assistance to continue your education
- Up to $20,000 enlistment bonuses
- Up to $50,000 financial support to pay off your student debt
Basic Training typically lasts around 10 weeks and focuses on physical and mental conditioning, military skills, and teamwork. However, the training can extend if you choose a specialized field Military Occupation Service (MOS) and get Advanced Individual Training (AIT).
While the Colorado Army National Guard is a component of the military, we’re not the equivalent of the Active Duty component of the United States Army.
They are the first responders when disaster strikes. From flood relief to supporting local events, the National Guard impacts the lives in their own community.
- Build, respond, provide, support, educate
- Evacuate residents
- Deliver food and supplies
- Set up emergency shelters
- Restore infrastructure and power
- Infantry and combat operations
- Cyber Security and intelligence gathering
- Logistics and transportation
- Civil affairs and reconstruction
This depends on three main factors: your rank, years of service, and specialties. Part-time service with the Colorado Army National Guard starts at $269 for an E1, or $418 a month, or $567 for an E6 under 10 years. O-1 is $510, O-4 over 10 is $1,158.
Contact your local recruiter, check your eligibility, take the ASVAB test, pass your medical exam, complete the training, and you are ready to join your unit. Read more details here.
You can choose from a variety of options such as administration, air defense, aviation, cyber security, engineering, ground forces, supply and logistics, medical, police and protection, STEM field, networking, transport, and much more. Check out all career options here.
If you’re looking for a challenge, want to serve your community, and seek personal growth, then the National Guard is the perfect fit. Talk to a recruiter to learn more about your options and see if it aligns with your goals.
While deployment opportunities exist, the primary focus of the Colorado Army National Guard is to remain in state to serve your community. Deployments are more likely during federal emergencies or natural disasters.
You and your family will receive premium healthcare coverage. Various retirement plans are also available for you and you can also mortgage a home with 0% down payment.
Most National Guard service is part-time, allowing you to manage your civilian career and responsibilities alongside your commitment, but you can also choose full-time service.
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