cc56 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I was in the guard enlisted for a number of years. I want to go back in as a PA. How much say did you have when you went in for where you served? I know in the guard it depends on the state, what about the reserves? Are you a Battalion asset or can you end up at a company level? Also if anyone has been in the guard and the reserves I would love to hear what you loved more. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted September 13, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 13, 2014 never went in either guard or reserves, but looked at them a lot (4 years prior service AD USAF 2a353A) I learned - you will be deployed when, how and how long the service needs you ...... I brought up that I would likely loose my practice should I get deployed > 3 months - and got the honest answer it will likely be for 7-12 months...... As for drill and where you drill - they were very flexible on this allowing me to attach to almost any unit to drill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainePA Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I had the option of choosing to go with the Engineer Battalion or the single MEDCOM in our state. I chose the Engineers so I could get out in the field and do more Army stuff than at the MEDCOM (ex shooting, field exercises, etc). I returned from a nine month deployment in July and had a very positive experience in Afghanistan. I had the option to leave at six months but decided prior to deploying that I wouldn't be doing that. With the Engineers, I'm a Battalion asset so I report directly to the Battalion Commander. The BC is an Engineer by trade--I advise the BC on medical issues as a medical staff officer. Can't speak to the reserves but that's how the Guard has worked so far for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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