Virginia National Guard
Referral Enlistment Program 

Virginia National Guard Referral Enlistment Program

Process
Any individual meeting the criteria can refer candidates, known as “Leads” to the Virginia National Guard Recruiters for enlistment into the National Guard for an incentive of no less than one-thousand -dollars ($1000.00)

• Step 1: Review and fill out the Service Contract

• Step 2: Review and fill out the IRS W-9

• Step 3: Email both documents to VirginiaNationalGuardReferralEnlistmentProgram@army.mil

• Step 4: Meet with a recruiter (in person or local) to submit a Lead

• Step 5: Submit your EFT info through the mail

• Step 6: Get paid

The Incentive
  • A monetary incentive of no less than one-thousand-dollars ($1,000) incentive paid in up to two installments to a PDC when the following benchmarks are met:
    • The initial fifty percent will be paid to the PDC for each documented lead who signs a VNG enlistment contract provided to a VNG recruiter.
    • The remaining fifty percent will be paid once the lead successfully meets one of the following criteria:
      • The completion of IADT for new recruits and VAARNG recruits with prior un-qualified service.
      • The completion of BCT/BMT for new recruits who are eligible and participate in the Split Training Option.
      • The completion of Technical Training for VAANG prior service enlistees.
      • The signing of an ROTC contract after the recruit has enlisted in the VAARNG.
    • One hundred percent will be paid upon enlistment for recruits who possess qualified prior service in either the United States Armed Forces or the VNG, or who are already under contract with ROTC at the time of enlistment.

Virginia Army National Guard Recruiting Locations

Apply now to become a PDC!

  1. Fill out an IRS W-9 with a wet signature 
  2. Fill out and sign a service contract 
  3. Email the forms to us
  4. You will hear back from us within the next few days about your packet approval. 

Submit your lead now!

  • Through the app
  • Through the REP manager
  • Through a local recruiter
 

Basic Eligibility Requirements to become a Soldier within the Virginia Army National Guard

  • Be between the ages of 17 and 35
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
  • Achieve a minimum score on the ASVAB test
  • Meet medical, physical and moral requirements

Basic Eligibility Requirements to become an Airman within the Virginia Air National Guard

  • Be between the ages of 17 and 42
  • Be a legal resident
  • Be at least a senior in high school, or have a high school diploma or equivalency
  • Must pass the entrance exam, medical screening, and a background check

Have you previously served in the military? Prior Service requirements

  • Age: Must qualify for non-regular retired pay by age 60
  • Physical: Must meet height/weight and current medical requirements
  • Education: Must meet education standards for the MOS or option for which you enlist
  • Background: Must have most current DD 214, NGB22 or discharge order and have an approved DD Form 368 Conditional Release