I agree with one exception. The main difference in my opinion is that in some instances, the guard will bring more skill sets to theater. Not in the traditional sense though. You have to look at what guard SF guys are doing in the civ sector and it becomes apparent. The range of different experiences is huge and can really come in handy downrange...
I was going to mention this perspective in my earlier post but got sidetracked and forgot to bring it to light.
We are a pretty diverse bunch who do bring things to the table most, not all, our AD brothers dont. Many times our civilian jobs add to our proficiency in our 18-series MOS and other times we bring something new to the table. For instance my ODA is comprised of the following: aeronautical engineer, construction manager, electronics engineer, investment banker/accountant, firefighter/paramedic, (2) LEO's, and a couple guard bums (guys who go from one deployment to the next with schools between). 7 of the 10 guys on my ODA have multiple deployments to OEF/OIF.
We also have a SOT-A guy assigned to our ODA who is a computer securities engineer for IBM.
Pretty diverse bunch who are all down to earth except for the banker who thinks entirely too much. whomever said you cant be too smart never met my Senior; too analytical that guy is...
Again there are good and there are bad. It cant be divided by AD vs NG. I have run into just as many shit-bags from 7th Group and 3rd Group as I have ever known in the NG. As well, most of the instructors I had in the SFQC could care less where I came from but there were a couple who hated my existence because I was a Nasty Girl, or atleast thats the excuse they used.
Crip