Disadvantage to the Guard is they're broke. When you train, no miles, blanks, or sims. You pretty much yell, "BANG BANG BUDGET CUT!!!" When you shoot unless you get to do an NTC rotation.
Promotions are kind of slim in certain ranks.
Advantages is that you may be able to get on a state side assignment like if there is another boarder mission, if there is an emergency ect.
With Reserves you have federal funding which is great but no stateside assignments.
It's very relaxed compared to active duty so you will have a culture shock. I remember earlier this year we had this Marine Sgt just coming off active duty and come to out unit, he couldnt believe the difference on how laid back it was but also, there could be a lot more petty ****. Your mileage may very but I hear the unit in Los Al is a good unit.
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