The Montana Army National Guard

Overview

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

Training Common Jobs for initial procurement

11B- Infantrymen main Army Combatant, FT Benning, GA 14 Weeks 11C- Indirect Fire Infantryman, FT Benning, GA 15 Weeks12N- Horizontal Construction Engineer, Various Training locations 19 Weeks13F- Fire Support Specialist, FT Sill, OK 16 Weeks15P- Flight Operations specialist, FT Huachuca, AZ 15 Weeks15T- UH-60 Blackhawk mechanic, FT Lee VA 25 Weeks 15U- CH-47 Chinook Mechanic , FT Lee VA 26 Weeks19D- Calvary Scout, FT Knox, KY 16 Weeks19K- M1A Armor Crewman, FT Knox KY 15 Weeks25B- Information technology specialist, Various 30 Weeks31B- Military Policeman, FT Leonard Wood, MO 18 Weeks42A- Human Resources Specialist, FT Jackson, CA 19 Weeks68W- Healthcare Specialist, FT Sam Houston, TX 26 Weeks74D- Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Specialist, FT Leonard Wood, 20 Weeks88M- Motor Transport Operator, FT Leonard Wood, MO 13 Weeks91B- Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, Various Locations 23 Weeks92A- Automated Logistical Specialist, Various Training 22 Weeks92G- Food Services specialist, FT Leonard Wood, MO 19 Weeks92Y- Unit Supply Specialist, Various Training 18 Weeks

Education

Tuition Assistance- $4,000 a yearMontgomery GI Bill $362 a monthARNG GI Bill Kicker $200 a monthStudent Loan Repayment Program up to $50,000Healthcare Professional’s Loan Repayment See OSM for Details ROTC ScholarshipsSOCFree Testing and CertificationsAARTS- Army Academic Training TranscriptsEducational CounselingDegree PlanningApprenticeships & OJT programsArmy Vocational/ Technical Soldier Program (AVOTEC)

Adventure

David Engebretson, 163rd SSG Emiliano Zell

Shelby, MT

SSG Payne , Miles City MT

Emily Taylor, Marysville, MT

Steve Tichenor, Helena MT

Adventure B. Co 1-63rd Missoula MT

Best Warrior Competition

LTC Jamie Wilkins, Ennis MT

D. Co 1-163rd, Butte MT

SSG Saether, Billings MT

CW4 Wes Newhall, Helena MT

Money

See how one weekend a month and two weeks a year can benefit you financially

Obligation Per month Annually

Drill as E-2 $219.32 $2,631.84

Annual Training (2 Weeks) $1,644.90

Basic Training $1,716.90 $4292.50

Advanced Individual Training $1,716.90 $5,150.70

http://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/payentitlements/militarypaytables.html

Retirement

Reserve Retirement after 20 years you would potentially make this amount after age 60

Obligation Years of Service

Per month

Annually Total worth

Retirement as E-6 conservative

20 $492.80 $5,913.60 $106,444.80

Retirement as E-7 typical

24 $880.64 $10,567 $190,206.00

Retirement as E-8 high 28 $1,214.98 $14,579.76 $262,435.68

Retirement as LTC 0-5 30 $2,050.20 $24,602.40 $442,843.20

https://hrc.army.mil/TAGD/Army%20Reserve%20Retirement%20Calculator

Healthcare

AGE GROUPS OBAMACARE POLICIES TRICARE TOTAL

SAVINGSBRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM RESERVE SELECT

SINGLE RATE $242.47 $262.38 $309.90 $317.20 $51.68 $190.79-$265.52

2 PARENTS 2 CHILDREN $818.16 $885.12 $1,045.59 $1,071.39 $204.29 $613.87-$867.10

1 ADULT 2 CHILDREN $555.87 $601.36 $710.39 $727.88 $204.29 $351.58-$523.59

MARRIED COUPLE NO CHILDREN $590.24 $638.40 $754.24 $773.57 $204.29 $385.95-$569.28

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.

The Facts

2,800

2,800 NG MembersCurrently 212 Deployed

Over 115 jobs in the MT ARNG

Located in over 28 Communities

Our State Partnership is –Kyrgyzstan

Have been in every major conflict since WWI

38 Units across the state

Largest part-time employer in the State

Best education incentives of any reserve branch

Montana Army National Guard Units

Other Branches

Naval Reserve

Air Force and Air Guard

Marine Reserve

Army Reserve

In Closing