Military Police questions

[What_Once_Was]

Well...I sat down and re-read the forums handed out to me from my local recruiter. I noticed that one of the lines said how some people take a college course that is, in no way, related to their Guard career. I'd like to work with computers, since I'm good with them, as a career. At the same time I really don't want to do this in the Guard, I'd like to have two different skills.

I was thinking of taking up a guard career that actually helps out my town and state. I really want to help the people I live near and with. My question is basically should I go for MP? Would being in the MP allow me to eveutually help out my state? I'm thinking of taking 2 six-year-terms, that way I get college/tech school coverage as well. And I figure I'd have somewhere around 8 months after I graduate from college, until my term with the Guard ends (assuming I take 4 years of college, although I might only take two).

So do you think MP might be for more?

[groundup]

You can do whatever you want. There is no direct civilian counterpart for combat arms, but people have a lot of fun in combat arms. Where else can you go out to the woods for a couple of days and blow stuff up?

I say pick something that you are going to have fun doing. Later on, if you feel you are getting "too old" you can change your MOS to something different.

No matter what MOS you choose you will be helping out your state and nation. For every Soldier on the "front line", there are countless others behind him/her helping them complete the mission.

[VTguard]

Before I became full time in the Guard, I was an Information Technology Specialist / Web Designer. I thought about getting into the computer field for the National Guard, but I decided to stick with Infantry. I really enjoyed getting out from behind my desk once a month and doing some high-speed training. We trained in Mountain Warfare, Urban Combat, and traditional infantry tactics. I had a great time and had a chance to expand my horizions a little. Some people like to stick with what they know, but I say if the National Guard is going to train you in something that you have zero experience in, then why not try something that you've always wanted to do.

[Specialist Purdue]

I think that being a MP could help out you town and state in the long run if you are planning to be in the law enforcement business. Being in the military can help your town and people around just because they know that you are serving your country and are taking responsibility for yourself and others.

[What_Once_Was]

Well... now it sounds like something I might do but I have more questions.

1) If I do take up MP, what will part-time meetings be like? Also if I join part-time might I have to do any PT at all?
2) How long after I join until I get my state bonus, and do I get paid for joining part-time?

Thanks for the help.

[What_Once_Was]

advice? lol the sooner I find out the sooner I can join :D

[DigitalCop]

Well... now it sounds like something I might do but I have more questions.

1) If I do take up MP, what will part-time meetings be like? Also if I join part-time might I have to do any PT at all?
2) How long after I join until I get my state bonus, and do I get paid for joining part-time?

Thanks for the help.

National Guard troops serve one weekend a month and two weeks per year on duty as a minimum standard. During those weekends, you are essentially "on duty" at your unit and you get paid for your time. Normally you are paid for four days pay after attending a two-day drill. The pay scale is publicly available for you to review.

Physical fitness is required of units in accordance with the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), an event which requires evaluation of a soldier's ability to do pushups, situps and a two-mile run. Your minimum required scores on these events vary based on your age. The APFT requirements and scoring is also publicly available for review.

So far as the payout of any applicable bonuses, you would have to speak with a recuiter to find out how they are paid and over what period of time.