What is a National Guard drill weekend like?

In the Army National Guard, most units drill once per month. A drill weekend normally consists of 8-hours of training on Saturday and 8-hours of training on Sunday. Sometimes it can be longer and sometimes it can be less. This is when the soldiers assemble to conduct unit training.

How long is drill for Air National Guard?

A drill period is defined as four (4) hours. Drill Pay for an Air National Guard or Reserve Airman depends on the Airman’s length of service and Air Force rank (most enlisted Airmen enter the Air Force as an Airman Basic).

How often is drill for Air National Guard?

A reserve component of the Air Force that requires members to attend drill weekend once a month and active duty training two weeks each year. Air Guard units perform both a state and federal mission, so members receive both federal and state-specific benefits.

How much is drill pay for National Guard?

Drill Pay for Army Reserve and Army National Guard Soldiers

RANK	< 2 YEARS	8 YEARS
Private First Class (E3)	$4,418.19	$4,980.78
Specialist or Corporal (E4)	$4,893.84	$5,940.90
Sergeant (E5)	$5,337.36	$7,151.76
Staff Sergeant (E6)	$5,826.24	$7,901.46

Do you stay overnight for National Guard drill?

Yes, sometimes you will sleep somewhere other than your own home. You get used to it. A lot , barracks, warehouses, in the woods, and on the side of a Mountain. During drill weekends we often stay at the armory, in barracks, or in the field.

How often do you get drill pay?

Drill Pay for Officers Pay is based on two weeks of training each year and one weekend each month.

How much do you make during drill weekend?

Pay is based on two weeks of training each year and one weekend each month. Chart reflects Drill Pay only and does not include bonuses, allowances and other benefits….Drill Pay for Army Reserve and Army National Guard Soldiers.

RANK	Private (E1)
< 2 YEARS	$3,748.50 *
4 YEARS	$3,748.50
6 YEARS	$3,748.50
8 YEARS	$3,748.50