On the athletic side, speed and endurance must rank foremost. Other traits that can be exploited are strength (for explosive speed, not heavy handedness), precision, and flexibility. Quick reaction time=20 is extremely important. On the intellectual side, a good mind for strategy and tactics is essential. The ability to quickly size up your opponent and adapt your style accordingly is essential.

They are loyal, friendly, affectionate, gentle, quiet, sweet, clean, loving, sensitive, trusting, and good natured.

Greyhounds do not make good watchdogs. They are bred specifically to be even tempered and good natured, and receive constant handling. As a result, they love everyone and view every stranger as a new friend.

The Army Reserve is controlled by the Federal Government and serves as a reserve to the Active Army. The National Guard, on the other hand, has a dual mission, both state and federal. It is controlled by the governor of its state and the federal government. The governor can call the Guard into action to assist in the case of local emergencies or civil disturbances. In addition, the President of the United States can activate the National Guard to serve either alone or along with the Active Army.

Call the Chaplain's office at (415) 600-3660. They are available for bedside consultation and guidance. To reach the on-call chaplains during off-hours, nights and weekends, dial the hospital operator and ask to have the on-call chaplain paged.

Yes. The Army National Guard believes that education is one of the keys to building a successful future. Additionally, the Army National Guard has excellent educational benefits that can help your Soldiers. Serving part time with the Army National Guard will give your new Soldier the time to go to college full time. See the Resource Directory for more information.

Yes. The Army National Guard will instill pride, self confidence, determination, responsibility, and discipline - characteristics that spell success in any field of endeavor. The scope of experience and maturity they have achieved will be obvious.

A good Correction Officer should be flexible, have good common sense, good communication skills, be observant, be physically fit and lastly be firm, fair and consistent.

To do well in paralegal studies, you must enjoy reading, research, and writing. You must enjoy a challenge. Since ambiguity is the name of the legal game, you must not have to have all the answers presented in black and white terms. You must also be able to pay attention to detail, be able to work independently, and be able to work well as a member of a team. Finally, good oral and written communication skills are a must.

Labradors are not reliable guards. Some can be protective and most will probably bark if they hear or see something they don't like -- particularly if it is near their yard. If your main purpose in getting a dog is to have a guard dog, a Labrador is not a good choice, but if you want an "alarm" barker, most Labradors are fine.

Answer: Although some Pugs may alert you when someone is at the door or bark when they hear a car pull up, they would not be considered good guard dogs.

In general, bulldogs love people. They are not known to be good guard or protection dogs. The breed's ferocious, aggressive temperaments of the past have been carefully bred out. Bulldogs are usually very friendly with any person.

In most instances, you will still qualify. To be qualified for Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA) which is like extra unemployment benefits, you must have worked at least 26 weeks in the year before your layoff; however, the law allows weeks in active duty in the National Guard to substitute for weeks of employment. If you received notice that you were being laid off you will want to apply for eligibility as an individual.