I’m currently enlisted in the ANG. I Have all my tests done, bachelors degree, ready to apply to guard units.  I’m currently in contact with a reserve recruiter for an unsponsored board.  My question is, can I get hired unsponsored, and in the time frame of waiting to go to OTS, interview and get hired by a Gaurd Unit and take the Gaurd route instead?  My basis for this is I’m 26 years old and I want to get the ball rolling on getting into UPT.  I really want fighters and plan on sending my package to both Wisconsin and Minnesota or whatever unit has a hiring board in the next few months. Should I wait to go unsponsored until I hear back from these units or other Gaurd units, or just go ahead and get unsponsored and still interview at Gaurd units?  
 
	 
 
	Thanks