ARNG
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | Army National Guard |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
ARNG stands for Army National Guard, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Army component of the National Guard, providing combat and support units that answer to state governors in peacetime and can be mobilized into federal service. It makes up a large share of the Army's total combat power.
Example: The ARNG brigade completed its rotation at the National Training Center before deploying.
Usage notes
Most Army Guard soldiers train one weekend a month and two weeks a year, while some serve full time as Active Guard Reserve members or military technicians. The Army National Guard is administered through the National Guard Bureau in Arlington, Virginia.
Related abbreviations
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- AFSOC – Air Force Special Operations Command
- AMC – Air Mobility Command
- ANG – Air National Guard
- ARG – Amphibious Ready Group
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- AWC – Air War College
- BCT – Brigade Combat Team
- Bde – Brigade
- Bn – Battalion
- Btry – Battery