This page will answer many of the most common questions about the G-RAP program. You are encouraged to download the Air National Guard's G-RAP Guide and G-RAP Tri-fold Brochure for a complete overview of the program.

What is the Guard Recruiting Assistance Program and how does the program work?
The Guard Recruiting Assistance Program (G-RAP) is a contracted program designed for individuals who voluntarily apply online at www.guardrecruitingassistant.com to become eligible to serve as a part-time Recruiting Assistant (RA). The RA applicant will be verified and hired by a contractor, not the ANG. Each RA will cultivate quality Potential Airmen/Officers from within their individual spheres of influence.

Once a Potential Airman/Officer is identified and pre-qualified, the RA will facilitate a meeting engagement with their local ANG Recruiter. The triad of ANG Recruiter, RA and nominee will then work closely to process the nominee and move them towards enlistment.

Upon verified enlistment, the RA will receive an initial payment of $1,000, with a second $1,000 payment upon verification of the new recruit's successful shipment to Basic Training or AMS. For a Prior Service recruit, the RA will receive the initial payment of $1,000 upon verified enlistment and the second $1,000 payment upon verification of the new recruit's successful 90-day affiliation with the unit. Verification is received from both AFRISS and MILPDS systems.
Note: exact payment timelines vary depending upon prior service/non-prior status and availability of training seats.

Goals and purpose:The Air National Guard launched the Guard Recruiting Assistance Program (G-RAP) to establish a position of strength from which the Air National Guard can achieve its accessions mission and meet the end-strength objective.

What are the responsibilities of the Recruiting Assistant?
The responsibilities of a RA are: to identify individuals within their sphere of influence as Potential Airmen or Officers, promote the benefits of service in the Air National Guard, and input Potential Airman/Officer profile data into the G-RAP web site to begin the application process. Nominations must be entered into G-RAP prior to the contract date in order to qualify for payments under G-RAP. Payments are not authorized for nominations that do not occur prior to the contract date. RAs will also arrange meetings between the nominee and the ANG Recruiter, accompany the ANG Recruiter and nominee at a parental consent meeting for nominees under 18 years of age, and work with the Recruiter to prepare the nominee for the MEPS and ASVAB appointment.

Additional duties and responsibilities may include:

1. Maintain contact with the new recruit and provide encouragement to reinforce the recruit's decision to join the Air National Guard
2. Involve the new recruit in PT to properly prepare them for BMT
3. Ask the new recruit if they have friends, family or acquaintances who might be interested in joining the Air National Guard
4. Provide support and information to the new recruit and/or their family about the benefits and opportunities in the Air National Guard
5. Ensure the new recruit is attending scheduled drills
6. Prepare the new recruit for success at BMT/AMS
7. Mentor them on life in the Air National Guard
8. Maintain contact with the new recruit while they are at BMT and technical training in order to provide encouragement, advice and support

Can I create materials to promote the ANG or G-RAP?
Any material produced and intended for use by a G-RAP RA must first be reviewed AND approved by Docupak. Additionally, an RA must be able to fulfill all responsibilities regarding contact and follow-up as outlined in the training module “Responsibilities of a Recruiting Assistant”. The intent of G-RAP is to allow an RA to personally share with their sphere of influence the benefits of the ANG, and continued contact with any nominated individual is imperative.

How do I sign up?
If you're interested in becoming a Guard Recruiting Assistant, apply online or call Docupak for more information at 1 (866) 566-2472.

Is G-RAP a mandatory program?
No, it is VOLUNTARY and you must be selected by the contractor, Docupak to become a RA.

If I am a member of the Air National Guard, is this a required program? Will I get in trouble for not doing it?
G-RAP is not a required program and has no bearing on your status in the Air National Guard or your military career. You act as an independent contractor for Docupak.

If I do well will it help me get promoted in my unit?
No, your performance as a Recruiting Assistant, whether successful or not, will not affect your performance reports in the ANG.

If I am member of the Air National Guard, and I am at a Unit Recruiting Event wearing my uniform, do I get credit if I identify a Potential Airman/Officer?
No, you cannot receive dual compensation. Government sponsored Unit Recruiting Events are independent from your role as a RA.

Can I perform the duties of the RA during drill weekend?
No, an individual performing a unit training assembly, AT Status or ADSW CANNOT perform the duties of a RA. Your RA responsibilities must be met during your personal Citizen Time, NEVER on ANG Time.

Can I be AGR Status and do this?
No, G-RAP is not currently available to AGR status members.

Are Technicians, MPA Day Airmen, Retirees who are employed by a recruiting office, or immediate family members of the full-time recruiting force eligible to participate in G-RAP?
No, AGR, ADSW, Technicians, MPA Day Airmen and immediate family members of the full-time recruiting force are not currently authorized to participate in G-RAP. Individuals associated as employees of an ANG recruiting staff are not eligible to participate due to a potential for conflict of interest. Part of the online application requires the applicant to certify they are not in any of the above mentioned positions. Part of the evaluation of the applicant will be to determine the validity of this disclaimer.

Are Retirees of the Air National Guard (ANG) eligible to participate in G-RAP?
Yes, Retired Airmen/Officers of the ANG with 20+ years of good service are eligible to participate once they have been in a retired status for a minimum of 60 days.

Retired G-RAP applicants will be asked to submit a copy of their retirement verification to Docupak in the form of a DD Form 214 or NGB Form 22 in order to be evaluated for participation.

Who's in charge of the Guard Recruiting Assistance Program?
Docupak is administering the Guard Recruiting Assistance Program to assist in ANG recruiting efforts.

What are the responsibilities of Docupak?
The responsibilities of Docupak include contract and budget management, program personnel, development of all collateral materials and programs, development and execution of message placement strategies, exhibit and display development, gathering, tracking and analysis of data, partnership strategy development, implementation and tracking of quantitative goals and objectives, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to ANG, joint planning and conducting briefings to Air National Guard Program Managers and federal contracting COTRs as required, maintaining professional dress code and conduct at all times when representing Docupak or the Air National Guard, on-line ordering and reporting systems, planning, deployment and management of all information technology assets required to support the campaign effort, collection and validation of all campaign data, accountability and training, technology upgrades to support efficiency and effectiveness, hardware and software assets supporting the campaign effort and fraud prevention.