| Active Duty | National Guard | |
| Is medical insurance available? What is the cost? | Yes. Tricare is provided without monthly premiums. | Yes, during activation with no monthly premiums. When not activated, eligible for Tricare Reserve Select (with monthly premium). |
| Is dental insurance provided? | Free of charge for military members. Dependents can be covered for small monthly premium. | Free for military member when activated. When not activated, available for a monthly premium. |
| Can I be deployed overseas? | Yes. | Yes. In addition, National Guard can also be deployed stateside. |
| What is the shortest enlistment? | Active of at least three years. Total commitment is eight years with IRR. | Active of at least three years. Total commitment is eight years with IRR. |
| Do I receive allowances other than base pay? | Yes, depending on your situation you may also be eligible for housing, food and other special pays. | When activated, yes. When not activated, you will receive drill pay. |
| Will I attend basic training? | Yes, basic training is 9 weeks. | Yes, basic training is 9 weeks. |
| Where will I be stationed? | You could be stationed at any Army post within the United States or overseas. | You will likely serve in your home state at the armory closest to your hometown unless you are activated for a stateside or overseas deployment. You will not live on an Army post during periods of inactivation. |
| How often will I serve? | You will serve for the duration of your enlistment/commission. | One weekend a month and two weeks a year unless you are activated. |
| Can I have another job or attend school while serving? | Active duty is a full time commitment. Some school programs (especially online) cater to active duty military. | Yes. National Guard is a part-time commitment unless activated. |
| Will I get money for college? | This is available through the GI Bill. | This is available through the GI Bill. |
| Can I get an enlistment bonus? | Yes, based on your qualifications and MOS. | Yes, based on your qualifications and MOS. |
| Do we have on post privileges? | Yes. | Yes. |
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