THE NEW MEXICO STATE GUARD
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about joining the NMSG please contact: recruiter@nmsg-mil.org
TO MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN NEW MEXICO:
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE STATE GUARD
Q. WHO IS ELIGIBLE JOIN THE NEW MEXICO STATE GUARD? Any resident citizen over 18 years of age and under 64 and not a member of the active or reserve components of the U.S. military may apply to join.
Q. WHERE WOULD I SERVE? You will serve in one of the Companies or a Detachment in your local area where you live. NMSG Units are located in local National Guard Armories. All duty will be served within the state of New Mexico
Q. WHAT UNIFORM WILL I WEAR? You will wear the standard Army issue Class C uniform. The current authorized uniform is the Woodland Green Battle Dress Uniform (BDU), with unique state of New Mexico insignias.
Q. DOES THE STATE GUARD FURNISH UNIFORMS? At this time all officers and enlisted members are responsible for purchasing their uniforms, patches, and accessories except the unique NM State shoulder patch.
Q. HOW WILL MY RANK BE DETERMINED? Applicants will be evaluated and appointed or enlisted in accordance with New Mexico State Guard regulations to an appropriate rank
based on prior military service, education, civilian occupation, and other factors.
Q. ARE THE NMSG RANKS THE SAME AS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD RANKS? NMSG ranks parallel Army National Guard ranks. NMSG ranks are State and not Federal ranks. All appointments, commissions, warrants, and enlistments are recognized and authorized by the Governor of the State of New Mexico through the Adjutant General of the State of New Mexico.
Q. HOW MUCH OF MY TIME AM I OBLIGATED TO GIVE? Members of the NMSG are required to attend 12 monthly drills and mandatory training, which are usually one weekend duration. These drills are used for training sessions and activity coordination. Your particular assignment may require additional hours of work to plan, lead, organize and complete necessary taskings.
Q. WILL I BE PAID FOR MY TIME AND OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES? Generally, there is no pay for time spent at drills, training or online coursework. Full pay and expense reimbursement is given for all State Duty when activated by and authorized by the Governor or TAG.
Q. AM I REQUIRED TO PASS A PHYSICAL EXAM? Yes (Requirements Under Review)
Q. WHAT OTHER OBLIGATIONS WOULD I HAVE? You will take an oath of enlistment or appointment when you join, and you must fulfill that oath. Examples of some of your other obligations include attending all drills, performing duties assigned to you, and participating successfully in training and continuing education.. You must wear your uniform properly, and only when attending drills, other NMSG functions, or as otherwise allowed by regulations and your commander. All rules of military courtesy will be observed while in uniform.
Q: WILL I CARRY A WEAPON? No: The NMSG is not an armed service, war fighting, or peacekeeping organization. Members are prohibited from carrying weapons while wearing the uniform except in rare cases authorized by the NMARNG.
Q. HOW DO I BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS? You can download an application from our web site at http://nmsg-mil.org Mail completed application and required supporting documents to: HQ NMSG 47 Bataan Blvd Santa Fe, NM 87508
Q. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO PROCESS THE PAPERWORK? Normally Two to Four weeks
Q. WHAT IS THE MEMBERSHIP INELIGIBILITY: Applicants ineligible for enlistment or appointment include:
Dear Colleague,
I am the Commander of the New Mexico State Guard Medical Detachment. We are looking to expand the detachment around the state. I believe we have a worthwhile task and I am looking for my fellow “busy” PAs.I am told that if you need someone for a job, find someone who really does not have the time. If you can show them how the job will touch them or those they care about in a beneficial way, they will create the time they need to get the job done.
Our primary mission is to provide direct support to the New Mexico Army National Guard in there tasking of performing annual physical exams and post-deployment health assessments for over 3000 Guardsmen and women, statewide. This tasking takes us to several armories around the state throughout the year.Our secondary tasking is to provide on-call medical support to other state agencies as requested by the Governor. Last year, we provided support to the Albuquerque Community Emergency Response Team at an evacuation-staging center for the Tajique fire on the eastern side of the Monzano Mountains. We participated in the 2008 Carlsbad Emergency Management Exercise. This past May, we were on stand-by for a similar detail in Cloudcroft.
What does the State Guard require of you? A desire to contribute to the security of the state and to the nation. A desire to provide essential services to your community and state. A commitment to attend monthly drills/training for one year.The State Guard offers you an opportunity for you to use your professional skills for the benefit of the citizens of New Mexico.
Please give membership in the Medical Detachment, New Mexico State Guard due consideration. I will be happy to talk with you and answer any questions that you may have. You can reach me by writing to me at john.roberts@nmsg-mil.org and if you leave me your phone number I will call you.
Respectfully,
CPT John R. Roberts, PA-C
Commander, Detachment 4, NMSG
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE STATE GUARD
Q. WHO IS ELIGIBLE JOIN THE NEW MEXICO STATE GUARD? Any resident citizen over 18 years of age and under 64 and not a member of the active or reserve components of the U.S. military may apply to join.
Q. WHERE WOULD I SERVE? You will serve in one of the Companies or a Detachment in your local area where you live. NMSG Units are located in local National Guard Armories. All duty will be served within the state of New Mexico
Q. WHAT UNIFORM WILL I WEAR? You will wear the standard Army issue Class C uniform. The current authorized uniform is the Woodland Green Battle Dress Uniform (BDU), with unique state of New Mexico insignias.
Q. DOES THE STATE GUARD FURNISH UNIFORMS? At this time all officers and enlisted members are responsible for purchasing their uniforms, patches, and accessories except the unique NM State shoulder patch.
Q. HOW WILL MY RANK BE DETERMINED? Applicants will be evaluated and appointed or enlisted in accordance with New Mexico State Guard regulations to an appropriate rank
based on prior military service, education, civilian occupation, and other factors.
Q. ARE THE NMSG RANKS THE SAME AS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD RANKS? NMSG ranks parallel Army National Guard ranks. NMSG ranks are State and not Federal ranks. All appointments, commissions, warrants, and enlistments are recognized and authorized by the Governor of the State of New Mexico through the Adjutant General of the State of New Mexico.
Q. HOW MUCH OF MY TIME AM I OBLIGATED TO GIVE? Members of the NMSG are required to attend 12 monthly drills and mandatory training, which are usually one weekend duration. These drills are used for training sessions and activity coordination. Your particular assignment may require additional hours of work to plan, lead, organize and complete necessary taskings.
Q. WILL I BE PAID FOR MY TIME AND OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES? Generally, there is no pay for time spent at drills, training or online coursework. Full pay and expense reimbursement is given for all State Duty when activated by and authorized by the Governor or TAG.
Q. AM I REQUIRED TO PASS A PHYSICAL EXAM? Yes (Requirements Under Review)
Q. WHAT OTHER OBLIGATIONS WOULD I HAVE? You will take an oath of enlistment or appointment when you join, and you must fulfill that oath. Examples of some of your other obligations include attending all drills, performing duties assigned to you, and participating successfully in training and continuing education.. You must wear your uniform properly, and only when attending drills, other NMSG functions, or as otherwise allowed by regulations and your commander. All rules of military courtesy will be observed while in uniform.
Q: WILL I CARRY A WEAPON? No: The NMSG is not an armed service, war fighting, or peacekeeping organization. Members are prohibited from carrying weapons while wearing the uniform except in rare cases authorized by the NMARNG.
Q. HOW DO I BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS? You can download an application from our web site at http://nmsg-mil.org Mail completed application and required supporting documents to: HQ NMSG 47 Bataan Blvd Santa Fe, NM 87508
Q. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO PROCESS THE PAPERWORK? Normally Two to Four weeks
Q. WHAT IS THE MEMBERSHIP INELIGIBILITY: Applicants ineligible for enlistment or appointment include:
Convicted felons. Persons on parole or probation. Individuals with a RE-4 reenlistment code on their DD 214. Persons with prior service whose discharge was other than "Honorable." Persons adjudged as a security risk. Conscientious objectors. Persons not meeting current height/weight standards, chart Individuals convicted of offenses involving moral turpitude. Individuals with significant medical disqualifications or any medical condition that is likely to limit service
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For information about joining the NMSG please contact: recruiter@nmsg-mil.org
Above: BG Olguin of the State Guard and LTC Clark of the NM Army National Guard join SG COL Shull inspecting troops at the Belen HQ.
If you are a licensed Medical specialist contact CPT John Roberts CDR Detachment 4, NMSG at john.roberts@nmsg-mil.org
If you are a Communications Specialist contact CW3 Garry Keffer at garry.keffer@nmsg-mil.org
If you are an Ordained Minister and want serve as a Chaplain contact MAJ David Slaten CDR Detachment 3, NMSG at dave.slaten@nmsg-mil.org
If you live in the Farmington, NM area contact CPT Bernard Seitz, NMSG at bernard.seitz@nmsg-mil.org
If you live in the ALB, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho area contact CPT Bernard Seitz CDR Detachment 2, NMSG at bernard.seitz@nmsg-mil.org
If you live in the La Cruces area contact 1LT Harold May CDR Detachment 7, NMSG at harold.may@nmsg-mil.org
If you live in the Roswell area contact CPT Anthony Delay CDR Detachment 5, NMSG at anthony.delay@nmsg-mil.org
If you live in the Carlsbad area contact 1LT Terry Nelson CDR Detachment 6, NMSG at terry.nelson@nmsg-mil.org
If you are a Communications Specialist contact CW3 Garry Keffer at garry.keffer@nmsg-mil.org
If you are an Ordained Minister and want serve as a Chaplain contact MAJ David Slaten CDR Detachment 3, NMSG at dave.slaten@nmsg-mil.org
If you live in the Farmington, NM area contact CPT Bernard Seitz, NMSG at bernard.seitz@nmsg-mil.org
If you live in the ALB, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho area contact CPT Bernard Seitz CDR Detachment 2, NMSG at bernard.seitz@nmsg-mil.org
If you live in the La Cruces area contact 1LT Harold May CDR Detachment 7, NMSG at harold.may@nmsg-mil.org
If you live in the Roswell area contact CPT Anthony Delay CDR Detachment 5, NMSG at anthony.delay@nmsg-mil.org
If you live in the Carlsbad area contact 1LT Terry Nelson CDR Detachment 6, NMSG at terry.nelson@nmsg-mil.org
