Recruiting
RECRUITING
The purpose of the TNSG is to provide a professional complement of personnel to support the Governor of the State of Tennessee and the Adjutant General by assisting the Tennessee Army National Guard as a force multiplier and by assisting civil authorities when requested providing a variety of services such as ceremonial, security, military funeral honors, and medical aid. The TNSG is regulated by the Tennessee State Code Annotated and serves only within the borders of the State.
Requirements to join:
* Must be a resident of the State of Tennessee
* Must be between age 16 and 66
* Must have high school diploma or GED
* Background check required
* Prior military service preferred, but not required*.
* Education requirements for commission
Commitment requirements:
* Drills are held 1 day a month
* Annual Training 3 days a year
* TO&E slots available for special-needs veterans
* No enlistment contracts
Currently the TNSG is looking for prior-service personnel who received an honorable discharge from any branch of U.S. military.
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Civilians will be considered, but only those in professional occupations such as attorney, physician, engineer, etc.
The Recruiter for Headquarters, Headquarters Company is MSG Ron Regan. He can be reached at 615-641-1065.
1st Regiment Recruiting Officer:
2LT Richard Jackson
Jackson, TN
Email Address:rjackson@eplus.net
Asst. Recruiting Officer:
CAPT Larry Smith
Memphis, TN
Email Address: lsmith@lismith.com
Asst. Recruiting Officer:
CSM Johnny Smith
Memphis, TN
Email address: socom@msn.com
2nd Regiment Recruiting Officer:
COL George C. Arzente
Email Address: geolin@bellsouth.net
Phone Number: 931-216-9776
Mailing Address:
2nd Tennessee Regiment , HHC,
Tennessee State Guard
Houston Barracks
3041 Sidco Dr.
PO Box 41502
Nashville, TN 37204-1502
3rd Regiment Recruiting Officer:
2LT Tom Jacobs
Email Address: jbond00707@yahoo.com
Phone Number: 865-938-2784
MAJ Scott A. Hawks
Email Address: TNT509@bellsouth.net
Phone Number: 865-539-1793
4th Regiment Recruiting Officer:
LTC Hal Shaw
Email Address: shawxo4@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
1801 S. Holtzclaw Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Cell Number: (423) 667-1613