Connecticut Guard and Reserves

1 Connecticut Guard and ReservesConnecticut Guard and ReservesCOL Michael A. VasileCOL Michael A. VasileDeputy Chief of Staff, Personnel CTARNGD eputy Chief of Staff, Personnel CTARNGTo provide trained units available for active duty in the armed forces, in time of war or national emergency, and at such other times as the national security may MissionFederal MissionState MissionsState MissionsHomeland SecurityHomeland SecurityRespond to State emergenciesRespond to State emergencies Natural DisastersNatural Disasters Civil DisturbancesCivil Disturbances TerrorismTerrorism Other threats to life/propertyOther threats to life/propertySupport to law enforcement Support to law enforcement in the war on drugsin the war on drugs Title 32 Missions:Title 32 Missions: AirportsAirports Olympics Olympics Quick Reaction Force:Quick Reaction Force.

2 Bridges, Ports, Nuclear plantsBridges, Ports, Nuclear plants Title 10 Missions:Title 10 Missions: OEF, ONE, OIF, OJGOEF, ONE, OIF, OJGCT National Guard Support Post 9/11 EUCOMEUCOMJ oint ForgeJoint ForgeCENTCOMCENTCOMI raqi FreedomIraqi FreedomEnduring FreedomEnduring FreedomPACOMPACOMSOUTHCOMSOUTHCOMCT National GuardCT National GuardGlobal War on TerrorGlobal War on TerrorNORTHCOMNORTHCOMN oble EagleNoble Eagle12% HI36% NH29% VI12%13% GU13% VT37% MA29% MD41% DC36% PR16% RI46% CT32% DE23% NJ13%NUMBER OF PERSONNEL NUMBER OF PERSONNEL MOBILIZED/ALERTED FOR MOBILIZED/ALERTED FOR FEDERAL SERVICE, OVERSEAS FEDERAL SERVICE.

3 OVERSEAS MISSION SUPPORT MISSION SUPPORT AND STATE active DUTYAND STATE active DUTY24%41%31%31%20%16%38%21%43%31%20%26% 37%31%29%34%39%21%27%26%37%28%40%38%37%2 9%71%40%35%25%25%30%48%56%41%36%48%50%45 %Response to Global MissionsCTNG CONTRIBUTIONS SINCE 11 SEP 2001 Mobilization and Deployment UpdateARMY3,955 AIR489 TOTAL4,444 SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN active army AND THE Guard / reserve active army Centrally located Solely Federal Mission, prohibited by law from most state missions President is sole Commander-in-Chief Guard and Reserves Disbursed throughout a state or region State and Federal Missions place conflicting demand on personnel and resources Can be activated by President as required under 10 USC 12301(a)

4 Full Mobilization 12302 Partial Mobilization 12304 Augment active forces Or the Governor per state statuteSIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN active army AND THE Guard / reserve active army 24/7 availability Contract for 3, 4, or 6 years active and an 8 year total commitment CONUS or OCONUS duty, most OCONUS duty 3 years accompanied tours Guard and Reserves Work civilian jobs & work for Guard / Reserves one weekend a month and a two week annual training period/year Contract for 3 or 6 years of Guard / Reserves and a 8 year total commitment Drill at local unit Deployments CONUS and OCONUS typically 1 year unaccompaniedPay and Benefits active army Basic Pay Housing Allowance Sustenance Allowance Full Health Care Full Dental 30 Days Paid Vacation National Guard / Reserves Basic Pay for Drill Days No Housing Allowance No Sustenance Allowance No

5 Healthcare Optional Dental Benefit No Paid VacationFamily Support active army Located on the installation Meets regularly while unit is deployed and at home station Run by families, assisted by unit personnel Facilities located throughout base to support families for all deployment unique needs National Guard / Reserves Located at the armory the unit drills at Meets during deployment Assisted by contract personnel, run by families Assistance resources disbursed throughout state and agencies to assist family members with deployment unique needsFort Connecticut army National Guard Air National Guard US army reserve US Navy reserve US Marines ReserveQuestions?

6 The Connecticut National GuardThe Connecticut National Guar