How to Join
(in a nutshell)
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Fill out an
Officer Application or an Enlisted Application. (Please
note the Application Checklist below)
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After you have completed it, bring it to the next monthly
drill.
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Come to the monthly drills. See sidebar for drill info.
The application process is very time-consuming and usually
takes 3-6 months. Even if your application hasn't yet been
approved, come to the drills! You will be included in activities as much as possible until your application has been approved.
We're looking forward to meeting you!
Application Checklist -
Please fill out and send in the following:
Personal
Information Form
Complete all relevant items
Complete TXSG Form 4: Enlistment Record and TXSG Form 66: Officer Qualification
Record
If you have at least a 4-year college degree and some
management/leadership experience, you will likely be appointed an Officer or
Warrant Officer within the Texas State Guard. If not, you will be an enlisted
soldier or Non-Commissioned Officer. Please complete both forms. Complete Section I only of the form
(Items 1-24), sign and date.
TXSG Form 2: Texas State Guard Database Input Form
Please complete as fully as possible. The section from
“RANK” to “TABLE OF ORGANIZATION INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNED AGAINST” may only apply
if you were in the Texas State Guard previously.
DOJ Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification
Complete Section 1 only, sign and date. In addition, please
provide a photocopy of your driver’s license and social security card. Please
make sure the copies are readable. It may be advisable, for readability
purposes, to scan and email these documents. The driver's license photo must
be clear.
AGTX Form 32: Criminal History Record Check
Complete items 1 through 9, print, and then on the bottom
of the form print name, sign and date.
Medical History Form DD 2807-1
Fill this out yourself - don’t take it to a doctor. The
purpose of this form is to gauge your health relative to your future duty
assignment within the Texas Medical Rangers. Once received it will be reviewed
by a physician in your unit. Please complete items 1-29. Any time you note a
current or past health problem, provide a brief explanation is the big white
area.
KSA Form (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
The purpose of this form is to document the professional
skills, licensure and/or background of the TMR member pool.
TXSG Form 8A: Application for Identification Card
Please complete, sign, and date.
SF 180 form
If you have prior military experience, please complete this
form. We can get an official discharge copy with it.
Please Also Send Copies of the Following Items:
A “knees up” photograph and a “headshot” photograph
The first photo will be used for your official TXSG
personnel file and the second will be used to create an ID card. If possible
send digital photos to the address at the bottom of the page.
Evidence of prior military service
An unofficial copy of your DD-214 or discharge certificate,
and/or any high school/college ROTC completion.
Evidence of highest civilian education
Please provide a copy of your highest diploma OR highest
college or high school transcript.
A résumé or curriculum vitae (CV)
Your résumé
or CV will help with the determination of rank and initial duty assignment.
Professional licensure
Please provide a copy of any professional licenses and
certifications you possess.
A Photocopy of your Texas Driver's License
The photo must be clear.
A Photocopy of your Social Security Card
You may send a black and white copy -- but be sure that
both the red and blue ink show up as shades of gray and are readable.