*”State Guards are generally not on the same level of proficiency or preparedness as National Guard or Fed forces.”*
Are you kidding? They aren’t anything like combat forces, enlist at 70 years old, and you need a valid driver’s license?
Here is Texas for instance.
ENLISTMENT REQUIREMENTS
-Resident of Texas or enrolled student
-Age 17 to 70
-Reasonable Good Health
-Pass criminal background check
-Valid Texas Drivers License
-Prior Military Service NOT required
-If Prior Service - Honorable discharge required
-Helpful skill sets: JAG/Military experienced Attorneys, Rescue, Medical [Doctors, Nurses, Dentist, Dental Asst., Paramedics, EMT], Civil Affairs, Chaplain, Communications, IT, CPA, Education, Historian
-No educational requirement for enlistment
No. I'm not sure where you got that impression.