NGB Form 594-4 at a glance
What it is: The Army National Guard Split Training Option annex specifies the agreement as a part of enlistment in the Army National Guard.
Who signs: The Enlisting Official signs and dates the Signature & Date line under Typed Name and Grade of Enlisting Official; the Applicant signs and dates the Signature & Date line under Typed Name of Applicant.
A filled-in NGB Form 594-4 example: a recruit completes the split training annex
How to fill out NGB Form 594-4, box by box
ANNEX ______ DD FORM 4
Fill in the ______ after ANNEX in ANNEX ______ DD FORM 4; this Annex becomes part of the DD Form 4.
AUTHENTICATION
Under AUTHENTICATION, type the Name and Grade of Enlisting Official.
Under AUTHENTICATION, type the Name of Applicant.
Enter the Unit Name and Address for which you are enlisted.
More rules for NGB Form 594-4
Under 1, you understand that enlistment for the Split Training Option provides that you must enter on Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT) to undergo the Army basic training (BT) program at an active military installation.
Under 1, if you fail to successfully complete the BT program you will be discharged from the ARNG and Reserve of the Army.
Under 1, upon successful completion of the BT program you will be released from IADT and permitted to return to civilian status, and you will then immediately commence training with your assigned ARNG unit in a paid drill status. During this period you are not required to attend Annual Training (AT) with your unit, but you may volunteer to attend AT and may do so if authorized by your unit commander.
Under 1, within one year of the last day of your separation from IADT (after successful completion of BT), you will be required to again enter on IADT to successfully complete Advance Individual Training (AIT) resulting in qualification in a Military Occupational Specialty in which you are to be trained.
Under 1, if for any reason you are unable to successfully complete AIT during the period for which you were ordered on IADT, you agree to remain on IADT for such additional period as is required to become qualified in your selected MOS, or to accept training in an alternate MOS, if offered, and remain on IADT for such additional period as may be required to complete such training and become qualified in the alternate MOS.
Under 2, you understand that BT and AIT are considered IADT and the minimum period or time you must spend on IADT is 12 weeks.
Under 3, you understand that you may not voluntarily change your selected MOS after the reservation for entry on the AIT portion of IADT has been confirmed.
Under 4, you understand that under current provisions of law you will not satisfy your military service obligation unless you complete eight years of satisfactory service as a member of the ARNG and Reserve of the Army, and, during such service, complete 12 consecutive weeks of active duty for training with an Armed Force (even though you complete all required training following enlistment in the Split Training Option).
Disclosure is voluntary; however, if not provided you will not be accepted for this enlistment option in the Army National Guard.
The original will be maintained in the Soldiers Official Military Personnel File or electronically filed in a DoD approved system, and a copy will be maintained by the MILPO for state records.
Common questions about NGB Form 594-4
Is there a deadline?
Under 6, you understand that if you fail to complete BT and AIT within 24 months of your enlistment, you will be discharged from the ARNG and Reserve of the Army.
What am I certifying when I sign?
Under 5, you certify that you cannot complete BT and AIT during one continuous period because of a school or seasonal employment conflict and that the provisions of the Split Training Option outlined on this annex have been fully read and explained to you. Any questions that you had relative to this option have been satisfactorily answered, and you understand that the Split Training Option policy, as described in this annex, applies to you upon enlistment.
Sources
[1] NGB Form 594-4 (20101123), Army National Guard Split Training Option, National Guard Bureau (the Official source link on this page).
