I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Washington Army National Guard (Everett, WA)
Interview
Take the ASVAB (pass), then go through a medical evaluation (pass), select job (based on both scores), then go to training. Listen to your recruiter, he/she will persuade prepare you for the process of enlisting into the national guard.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Washington Army National Guard (Montesano, WA) in May 2015
Interview
The interview was held onsite at the detachment's armory. The uniform was optional between ACU or ASU. I would suggest ASU if you have them prepared.
The board was a standard AGR interview board (President of the Board, 3 senior NCO reps, and a recorder). The proceedings were formal but the demeanor of the board members was relaxed adding to the ease of the interview. Total time interviewing did not exceed 20 minutes.
After board questions were presented, I was able to ask my own questions of the board members regarding future plans for the unit, details about how many personnel I would be managing, ect. It was a pretty good experience overall. Not nearly as stressful as other military boards you could go to.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about yourself (military history, civilian employment, family, hobbies, ect).
What publications govern training?
What system is used for processing unit pay?
What regulations govern pay actions?
What system is used for reserving seats at military schools?
What is the unit's mission?
What units make up the MSC?
It is 1400 on a Friday and your Training NCO is out on leave. You receive a call from your Operations NCO that he needs the operation order for upcoming training as soon as possible. You also receive an email from your commander that he needs a report completed that day. Then a soldier walks into the office with a pay issue that may require some time to research and resolve. What actions do you take?
What system is used for military travel and what are its two functions?
What MTOE positions are available in the unit broken down by sections and MOSs?