Texas Civil Guard - Vanguard Application Form

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Date of Birth* This field is required.You must be at least 21 years old to be considered for membership.
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Name* This field is required.Please provide your full legal name exactly as it appears on your driver’s license.
First Name
Middle Name
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Have you ever been known by any other name, including prior legal names or aliases?* This field is required.
YesNo
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Please provide previously used name.
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First Name
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Address* This field is required.
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Email* This field is required.Only Proton email address accepted. Go to https://proton.me/mail to create a free account.
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Phone Number* This field is required.
Please enter a valid phone number.
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Preferred Method of Contact.* This field is required.
Phone Call
Email
Text Message
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Do you have a valid driver’s license or state issued I.D card?* This field is required.
YesNo
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Please upload an image of the front and back of your state issued driver's license or I.D card.Accepted file format: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png. Limit 5MB per image file.
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Briefly explain why you do not have a valid drivers license or state I.D.
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Are you legally allowed to possess a firearm?* This field is required.
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Please Select
Yes
No
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Please tell us why you are not legally allowed to possess a firearm.
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Participation in training requires lawful possession of a pistol and rifle. Do you currently own, or are you willing to obtain this equipment prior to training?* This field is required.All firearms must be legally owned and maintained in compliance with state and federal law. NFA items are PROHIBITED.
Please Select
Please Select
I currently own both.
I am willing to acquire the required equipment prior to training.
I am not willing or able to meet this requirement.
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Do you currently possess a valid state issued License to Carry permit (LTC) or Concealed Carry Permit (CCW)?* This field is required.
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Please Select
Yes
No
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Please upload a copy of the front & back of your state issued concealed carry permit.Accepted file format: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png. Limit 5MB per image file.
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Have you served in the U.S. Military?* This field is required.
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Please Select
No, I have not served in the military.
Yes, I am currently an active-duty service member.
Yes, I formerly served.
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What was your separation status?
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Please Select
Honorable
General (Under honorable conditions)
Other than Honorable (OTH)
Bad Conduct
Dishonorable Discharge
Still Serving (Active duty/Guard/Reserve)
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Please upload a copy of your DD-214.Accepted file format: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, jpeg, png. Limit 5MB per image file.
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Have you served in Law Enforcement?* This field is required.
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Please Select
No, I have not served in law enforcement.
Yes, I am currently serving.
I am retired or formerly served.
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What department or agency are you currently serving with?
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Please Select
City/Local Police
County Sheriff
State Trooper/State Law Officer
Federal Agency
Other
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Which department did you retire from or formerly serve?
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Please Select
City/Local Police
County Sheriff
State Trooper/State Law Officer
Federal Agency
Other
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Which Federal Agency?
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Please Select
FBI
DEA
ATF
U.S. Secret Service
U.S. Marshall Service
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Other
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Are you currently licensed as a security guard?* This field is required.
YesNo
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Please upload a copy of the front and back of your security guard license.Accepted file format: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, jpeg, png. Limit 5MB per image file.
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Are you currently a member of any other defense, security, or community protection organization?* This field is required.Civilian, Private, Local, State, or Federal organization(s)
Please Select
Please Select
No
Yes, Currently Active
Yes, but I'm no longer active with the group.
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Please list the organizations you are currently or formally active with.Please separate each organizations with a comma.
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Have you completed any formal firearms or tactical training?* This field is required.
YesNo
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Upon course completion, did you receive a certification or license?
YesNo
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Please list the name of the course(s) you have completed.Please separate the course name with a comma.
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Do you hold any other active certifications?* This field is required.e.g., CERT, CPR, EMT-A/B, Paramedic, Range Safety Officer
YesNo
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Please list your active certification(s).Please separate the course name with a comma.
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Do you have experience in any of the following areas?* This field is required.Select all that apply.
Firearms / Marksmanship
Small Unit Tactics
Medical (EMT, paramedic, nurse, etc.)
Radio Operations / Communications
Mechanics / Engineering
I.T. / Cybersecurity / I.O.T.
Leadership / Training
Logistics / Supply
Bushcraft
None of the above
Other
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Do you believe you are physically capable of participating in field training and operational activities?* This field is required.This may include walking, running, squatting, bending and carrying 50 pounds or more. Physical limitation does NOT disqualify you from membership.
Please Select
Please Select
Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
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Please let us know why you believe you are not physically capable of field training.e.g., illness, health conditions, recent surgery or recovery, etc.
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Will you require any special accommodations from...* This field is required.Select all that apply. Physical limitation does NOT disqualify you from membership.
I will not require any special accommodations.
Running
Jumping
Croutching
Walking
Bending
Twisting
Kneeling
Crawling
Carrying more than 50 pounds
Navigating uneven terrian
Prefer not to answer
Other
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Are you able to commit to one field training exercise once per month, starting on Friday evening and running through Sunday morning?* This field is required.
YesNo
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Please explain any limitations or schedule conflicts that would prevent attending training once per month.
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Are you willing to deploy within North Texas in response to natural disasters or emergency events?* This field is required.A deployment may be requested to provide disaster relief, search & rescue, logistical support, communications, etc.
Yes, I can be available when needed.
No, I do not want to be deployed.
It will need to be on a case-by-case basis.
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Please explain any conflicts that would prevent deployment within North Texas.
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Apart from required training weekends, are you willing to participate in special public or community support events when needed?* This field is required.While these events are infrequent, participation may occasionally be requested to support the units outreach efforts.
YesNo
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Please let us know how attending public or community events would be challenging.e.g., conflict of interest, uncomfortable in public settings, etc.
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Please select your preferred area of assignment.* This field is required.Final assignments will be determined by unit needs and may differ from your requested selection.
Please Select
Please Select
Field Ops / Tactical
Support / Logistics
Communications / Intel
Medical
Unsure
Other
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Are you willing to cross train in different operational roles as needed?* This field is required.e.g., medical and logistics, or communications and field operations
YesNo
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Do you have any pending criminal or civil matters, active court proceedings, outstanding judgments, or recent adjudications that remain unresolved?* This field is required.
No, I do NOT have any pending or unresolved legal matters.
Criminal
Civil
Administrative
Other
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You selected 'Other' in the previous question. Please explain.
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In the previous question, you indicated that you currently have a pending civil, administrative or criminal court proceeding. Please explain the circumstances of this case.e.g., traffic fines, DUI/DWI, tax liability, etc.
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What was the date of the charge?
Date
Month
Day
Year
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Has this matter been resolved or is it ongoing?
It is ongoing.
It has been resolved.
It's pending appeal.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?* This field is required.
YesNo
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Please, briefly describe the circumstances.This information will be kept confidential and used only to determine eligibility for participation.
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Date of conviction.
Date
Month
Day
Year
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Are you legally authorized to reside in the United States?* This field is required.
YesNo
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If requested or required, would you be able to provide documentation to support your legal residency status?* This field is required.
Yes, I have documentation.
No, I do not have supporting documnts.
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All new applicants are required to undergo an NCIS background check before participating in training or operational activities. Do you consent to an NCIS background check?* This field is required.Note: Without completion of a background check, participation in training or operational duties may not be possible.
Yes, I consent to a complete background check.
No, I do not consent.
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You previously indicated that you do not consent to a background check. Please note that background screening is required for membership consideration. Would you like to reconsider and provide consent at this time?
YesNo
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What motivates you to become a member of Texas Civil Guard - Vanguard?
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How do you believe your background or abilities could benefit the team?
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Is there anything else you’d like to share that could help us during the selection process?Use this space to share any additional information that may help us better understand your qualifications, experiences, or interests, and how you could contribute to the team.
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How did you hear about us?* This field is required.
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Community Event
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Referral
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Which platform?
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Please verify that you are human* This field is required.
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