Army National Guard

aid: army-national-guard
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name: Army National Guard
tags:
- Federal Government
- Military
- Defense
- National Guard
type: Index
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access: 3rd-Party
created: '2024-12-03'
modified: '2026-04-19'
description: The Army National Guard is a reserve component of the United States Army that serves both the nation and individual
  states in times of need. Operating under the dual authority of the federal government and the fifty state governors, the
  Army National Guard provides trained and ready soldiers for overseas military operations, domestic disaster relief, homeland
  security, and civil support missions. Its primary data and digital services are focused on recruiting, career management,
  benefits administration, and public outreach. The National Guard Bureau (NGB) coordinates federal operations and maintains
  administrative systems under Title 10 and Title 32 of the United States Code.
apis:
- aid: army-national-guard:recruiting-api
  name: Army National Guard Recruiting API
  description: The Army National Guard Recruiting API provides access to job listings, Military Occupational Specialties (MOS),
    unit locations, and recruiter contact information for prospective members interested in joining the National Guard. This
    supports the GoArmyGuard.com recruiting portal.
  humanURL: https://www.nationalguard.mil/Portals/31/Documents/About/NGB_Fact_Sheet.pdf
  baseURL: https://www.nationalguard.mil
  tags:
  - Recruiting
  - Military
  - Jobs
  - National Guard
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.nationalguard.mil/Recruiting/
- aid: army-national-guard:foia-api
  name: Army National Guard FOIA Portal
  description: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) portal for the Army National Guard and National Guard Bureau provides
    a mechanism for submitting FOIA requests, tracking request status, and accessing previously released records. Managed
    under the NGB FOIA Policy.
  humanURL: https://www.nationalguard.mil/About/FOIA/
  baseURL: https://www.nationalguard.mil
  tags:
  - FOIA
  - Government
  - Transparency
  - Open Government
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.nationalguard.mil/About/FOIA/
common:
- type: LinkedIn
  url: https://www.linkedin.com/company/army-national-guard
- type: Portal
  url: https://www.nationalguard.mil/
  title: Army National Guard Website
- type: Documentation
  url: https://www.nationalguard.mil/Resources/
  title: Resources
- type: GitHubOrganization
  url: https://github.com/armyguard
  title: Army Guard GitHub Organization
- type: TermsOfService
  url: https://www.nationalguard.mil/About/Web-Policy/
  title: Web Policy and Terms
- type: PrivacyPolicy
  url: https://www.nationalguard.mil/About/Web-Policy/
  title: Privacy Policy
- type: Features
  data:
  - name: Recruiting Portal
    description: GoArmyGuard.com and the main recruiting portal allow prospective soldiers to search job listings by MOS,
      state, and skill, and connect with local recruiters.
  - name: FOIA Request System
    description: Online submission and tracking system for Freedom of Information Act requests to the National Guard Bureau
      and Army National Guard.
  - name: Soldier Self-Service Portal
    description: Current soldiers access pay, benefits, training records, and deployment orders through the Army self-service
      portal integrated with the National Guard.
  - name: Unit Locator
    description: Public-facing tool allowing citizens to find Army National Guard units and armory locations in their state
      or territory.
- type: UseCases
  data:
  - name: Recruit Prospective Soldiers
    description: Recruiters and prospective enlistees use the recruiting portal to search available MOS positions, explore
      benefits, and initiate the enlistment process.
  - name: Submit FOIA Requests
    description: Journalists, researchers, and citizens submit Freedom of Information Act requests for Army National Guard
      records and documents.
  - name: Locate National Guard Units
    description: Citizens and emergency managers find local National Guard units and armory locations for community engagement
      or emergency coordination.
  - name: Access Soldier Benefits Information
    description: Soldiers and their families access information on benefits including education assistance (Montgomery GI
      Bill), healthcare (TRICARE), and retirement benefits.
- type: Integrations
  data:
  - name: USA Jobs
    description: Army National Guard job listings integrate with USAJobs.gov, the federal government's official employment
      site, for civil service and technician positions.
  - name: MyArmyBenefits
    description: Integration with the Army's official benefits counseling portal (myarmybenefits.us.army.mil) for National
      Guard member benefits information.
  - name: Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS)
    description: Training management system used by the National Guard to manage soldier training requirements and school
      seat reservations.
  - name: Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
    description: Financial management integration for National Guard pay, travel reimbursement, and benefits payments processed
      through DFAS.
maintainers:
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specificationVersion: '0.19'