Prior Service

For many, the call to military service never stops.  There’s nothing else like the adventure, the bonds and the pride of serving your country.  If you have prior service and are thinking about re-enlisting, you need to connect with the North Dakota Army National Guard.

Whether you’ve served in the Army or another branch, we can get you up to speed quickly.  Be a part of a vital branch of the military, defending your country at home and overseas.  Your experience and critical skills may qualify for a bonus, or you can enter a new MOS and learn new career skills; and you can return to duty with the same rank you previously held (E-6 and below).  You can also combine the time you’ve served previously with your North Dakota Army National Guard service to earn full retirement benefits.

Maybe you’ve been thinking about putting your expertise and experience to use by becoming an officer or warrant officer.  The North Dakota Army National Guard can help you explore your leadership opportunities through Officer Candidate School (OCS) or Warrant Officer School (WOCS).  Check out the “Become an Officer” page for more details on becoming an officer!

And while the North Dakota Army National Guard’s part-time service allows you to stay on course with your civilian life and career, you also enjoy many benefits and perks of military life:
• Qualify for a prior service enlistment bonus if you’re assigned to a critical skills in certain units
• Use our educational benefits to earn a higher degree
• Move into a new MOS and learn a new vocational skill, or move up to the next level.
• Hone your leadership skills through advanced leadership schools
• Build on your retirement by adding North Dakota Army National Guard service to your past service
• Enjoy all the additional benefits of military service

You already know about the action, the excitement and sense of purpose you get from serving your country.  Feel the pride again as a Soldier in the North Dakota Army National Guard.