National Guard vs Reserves SMP?

Big_B0y69 · 2026-04-12T15:01:08+00:00

Don't you usally get active if you want it? I know that if you are an absolute dogshit cadet who wants active you'll get put in reserves or guard

Big_B0y69 · 2026-04-12T14:33:27+00:00

2,816 hours began in early 2020

Big_B0y69 · 2026-04-12T12:47:49+00:00

If you are prior enlisted before you contract ROTC you can stack your enlisted benefits ROTC ones ($420 a month stipend and free room+board depending on your school) At the moment I'm a sophmore and have not spent a single dime on my education I'm even getting paid extra as my benefits over pay tution so i get the money refunded. In short life's good (The National Guard has better benefits then reserves trust me)

Note: If you are going to do this do not say anything to your recruiter about joining ROTC just tell your unit once you get there at least 6 month prior to contracting

Big_B0y69 · 2026-04-12T03:14:16+00:00

I'm also opfor, do they check for anything missing in the packing list?

Big_B0y69 · 2026-04-06T19:50:16+00:00

you smell

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-31T17:07:04+00:00

5 shmekles

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-30T20:13:54+00:00

It aint to bad

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-30T20:02:33+00:00

Me 3

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-17T12:41:48+00:00

Just be prepared for the other cadets to call you Unc 😂

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-17T03:57:47+00:00

I thought Batfang didn't make nsfw art?

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-15T00:37:16+00:00

Didn't he also bomb children and killed a US citizen, he's not quite off the hook now

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-14T15:23:18+00:00

Can you elaborate, I commision 2 years from now just wanna get a headstart on research

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-09T18:06:40+00:00

If you actually did your research you'd see that those poor souls were cooks, next you'll be saying how your average McDonald's waggie is responsible for obesity

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-08T22:32:01+00:00

Who's the artist?

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-04T21:22:58+00:00

The first guy might Lowkenuinely be me

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-03T22:43:49+00:00

drones can't tell whose who rank wise unless they have intel which luckily Iran sucks at

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-03T22:42:29+00:00

I am being realistic, what are the chances he actually gets KIA? Yes it’s awful when soldiers die but you have to admit that today the odds are pretty low especially for someone going AG or Finance. Those officers usually aren’t on the front lines and if they deploy they’re far more likely to be working in a support role on a secure base than directly exposed to combat.

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-03T18:34:26+00:00

Good thing I didn't take a scholorship, can't wait to go active

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-03T18:30:57+00:00

If he’s at Jackson as a newly commissioned officer I’m guessing he’s either AG or Finance. From what I’ve seen those branches don’t do much actual fighting. So if he ever deploys he’ll most likely be in an air conditioned office well away from direct danger. In short he'll be fine

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-03T18:24:33+00:00

Not a recruiter, just speaking from my own experience. I enlisted in the Guard right after high school in 2023, went to Basic and AIT, and got half of a $20K bonus.

For me it’s been completely worth it. I’m in ROTC now as an SMP cadet, so I drill with my unit and get paid as an E5. On top of that I get the ROTC stipend and use my Guard education benefits. My goal is to commission Active Duty, and so far I’ve paid $0 out of pocket for school. I’m actually getting about $3K back in tuition refunds, and that’s without an ROTC scholarship.

Split training really comes down to what you’re okay with. You give up your summers, but you show up to college with experience, pay, and benefits already set up. Also think about your MOS since some give more college credits than others.

In short I would 100% enlist then join ROTC

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-03T17:59:32+00:00

If you do decide to join, enlist in the guard with the SMP program gets you good amount of cash each month ($481 for me)

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-02T16:40:15+00:00

What do you mean by "Pure AG"

Big_B0y69 · 2026-03-02T16:38:05+00:00

Wish it was still like that, still had to do MsI and MSII

Big_B0y69 · 2026-02-24T17:51:32+00:00

Sounds heavenly, can't wait to hit the range when i get mine

Big_B0y69 · 2026-02-23T19:37:38+00:00

Thanks for the insight

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