High school seniors and enlisted Soldiers in the New Mexico Army National Guard have the opportunity to earn an appointment to the United States Military Academy (USMA) or the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) at West Point. These prestigious programs prepare you for a career as an Army leader. Upon graduating from West Point, you’ll be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army, beginning your journey with five years of Active Duty service.
The New Mexico Army National Guard’s Officer Training Corps (ROTC) offers an outstanding opportunity for individuals interested in military training and pursuing a career as an officer in the Guard.
A rigorous and demanding course designed to develop first-time Soldiers or those with prior military experience into confident and capable leaders for the New Mexico Army National Guard.
Civilians with specialized skills that are in high demand by the New Mexico Army National Guard have the opportunity to become officers through a process called direct commission.