Idaho Army National Guard

What Idaho Army National Guard does

The Idaho Army National Guard is a component of the Idaho Military Division and the National Guard Bureau, established as a territorial militia when Idaho became a state in 1890. It operates as a dual-mission organization delivering federal military readiness for overseas deployments and state-level emergency response for Idaho. The organization comprises more than 3,000 citizen-Soldiers serving in nearly two dozen Idaho communities, with operational units including the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team (largest unit with multiple Iraq and Southwest Asia deployments), the 204th Regional Training Institute, the State Aviation Group (UH-60M Black Hawk fleet including HH-60M medical-configured helicopters), the 1st Battalion 168th Aviation Regiment, and the 25th Army Band. The broader Idaho Military Division is the state's fourth largest employer and also encompasses the Idaho Air National Guard, the Idaho Office of Emergency Management, and—effective July 1, 2025—the Idaho Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

The organization's technology base centers on military platforms and training infrastructure rather than commercial products. Notable assets include UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters with HH-60M medical configurations (integrated on-board oxygen, medical suction, electrical outlets for specialized equipment, environmental control systems), M1A2 Abrams tanks, M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, HIMARS rocket systems, and tactical communications. Training infrastructure is anchored by the 173,000-acre Orchard Combat Training Center (OCTC) located 18 miles south of Boise—a premier joint combined arms training site with world-class ranges and four-season climate—supplemented by the Saylor Creek Range (3×6 mile impact area) and Juniper Butte Range (110,000 acres with simulated hostile radar facilities, mock SAM sites, and radar/radio jamming towers). The organization also conducts annual Cyber Discovery exercises using real state networks and live threat scenarios in partnership with the State of Idaho Office of Information Technology Services.

The business model is government appropriations-based rather than commercial. The Idaho Army National Guard receives funding through the National Guard Bureau for federal missions (including Operation Spartan Shield deployments from 2021–2023) and through the Idaho Military Division state budget for domestic emergency response, wildfire suppression, search and rescue, and civil support. Services are provided at no direct cost to the state or citizens. Primary stakeholder segments include the Federal Government/Department of Defense (federal deployments and combat readiness), State of Idaho Government (wildfire response, search and rescue, disaster preparedness, emergency management coordination), and Idaho Citizens and Communities (more than 300 community relations events annually). Services are delivered through direct military operations activated by state or federal authority and through formal mutual aid agreements with partner agencies such as the Idaho Department of Lands, county search and rescue teams, Boise Fire Department, and Air St. Luke's.

Name

Idaho Army National Guard

Legal name

Idaho Army National Guard

Website

https://imd.idaho.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Idaho Army National Guard is a state militia component of the Idaho Military Division that provides federally-funded combat-ready forces for overseas deployments alongside state-level emergency response, wildfire suppression, search and rescue, and cyber defense services to Idaho citizens and government partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Military Services

NAICS

National Security (928110), National Security (92811), Fire Protection (92216), Police Protection (92212)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Operations & Force Readiness (BPAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Defense Infrastructure, Installations & Base Operations (BPAIAHAK), Special Operations & Counterterrorism (BPAIAHAH), Self-Propelled Artillery & Armored Fire Support Vehicles (IMABAJAE)

Keywords

• Military defense services
• Emergency response
• Search and rescue
• Wildfire suppression
• Combat training

Headquarters

HQ city

Idaho City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Federal Military Funding: The Idaho National Guard receives federal funding through the National Guard Bureau for federal missions including overseas deployments (Operation Spartan Shield), training, equipment, and personnel costs.
2. State Government Funding: State of Idaho provides funding through the Idaho Military Division budget for domestic emergency response, disaster preparedness, and state-specific missions including wildfire response and search and rescue.
3. Homeland Security and Emergency Response: Funding for homeland security missions, emergency management coordination through IOEM, and civil support operations including COVID-19 response, wildfire suppression, and civil authority support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Idaho Army National Guard is a state military organization under the Idaho Military Division that provides combat-ready forces for federal missions and domestic emergency response services. It delivers homeland defense, overseas deployment support, search and rescue, wildfire suppression, disaster preparedness, and cyber defense training through units including the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, State Aviation Group, and Orchard Combat Training Center.

Product overview

Idaho Army National Guard is a military organization within the Idaho Military Division that provides military training, emergency response, and homeland security capabilities for the state of Idaho. It is not a commercial product or technology company. The organization comprises military units including the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, 204th Regional Training Institute, State Aviation Group (equipped with UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters), Orchard Combat Training Center, 25th Army Band, and various support units. The Idaho Army National Guard conducts training exercises, search and rescue missions, wildfire response operations, and supports federal military deployments. No commercial products or services are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Search and Rescue Operations

Quantifiable outcome

• Cyber Discovery 2026 expanded to 135 participants and 20 partner organizations from 94 participants and 10 organizations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• South Dakota Army National GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Military partnership for joint cyber training exercises. South Dakota Army National Guard soldiers joined Idaho and Alaska National Guard units for Cyber Discovery 2026 exercise, which expanded significantly to 20 partner organizations and 135 participants.
• Alaska National GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Joint participation in Cyber Discovery 2026 cybersecurity training exercise, expanding from previous year's 94 participants to 135 participants across multiple state National Guard units.
• Idaho Department of LandscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Reciprocal Fire Protection Agreement enables IDL to request National Guard wildfire response. IDL experts train alongside Army National Guard pilots for seasonal wildfire preparation, employing reflective panels to simulate fires and maximize water bucket efficiency.
• Air St. Luke'scoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Healthcare air ambulance partner for search and rescue missions. Idaho Army National Guard provides hoist-capable helicopters when Air St. Luke's aircrew locate patients in areas inaccessible to their aircraft.
• Idaho Bureau of Emergency Medical ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Transition effective July 1, 2025 moved EMS Bureau from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to Idaho Military Division. House Bill 206 directed the organizational move to enhance Idaho's emergency response capabilities and build a more resilient state.
• State of Idaho Office of Information Technology ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Host of Cyber Discovery annual training event. State OITS provides real networks and infrastructure for red team/blue team cyber exercises, enabling Guardsmen to train on actual state systems with live threat scenarios.
• Boise State UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Civilian expert partner in Cyber Discovery 2025 cybersecurity exercises. University provides academic expertise and potentially student participation in joint cyber defense training alongside military units.
• City of NampamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Municipal government partner in Cyber Discovery 2025 exercises. City provides cyber infrastructure and personnel for collaborative vulnerability assessment and incident response training.
• Saint Luke'smajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Healthcare system civilian partner in Cyber Discovery 2025 exercises. Saint Luke's provides cybersecurity expertise and infrastructure for realistic cyber defense training scenarios.
• Boise Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Partnership formed in 2017 for biannual helicopter hoist training. Boise Fire's technical rescue team trains with Idaho Army National Guard's State Aviation Group for search and rescue operations. About 15 firefighters maintain technical and water rescue certifications.
• U.S. Army 1st Special Forces GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 20241st SFG(A) partnered with Idaho National Guard's 124th Air Support Operations Squadron for Exercise Vajra Prahar, bringing Indian Army Special Operations Forces to OCTC ranges for realistic training in complex environments.
• Indian ArmymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Annual Exercise Vajra Prahar (15th year) conducted at OCTC for first time. Indian Army Special Operations Forces received JTAC and close air support instruction from 124th ASOS to enhance interoperability between Indian and U.S. special operations forces.
• Confederated Tribes of the Shoshone-BannockmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Annual Return of the Boise Valley People ceremony honoring descendants of original Boise Valley inhabitants. Idaho National Guard participates in cultural events and dedicated a sports complex to the Tribes.
• German MilitarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Partnership spanning nearly a decade with German Army's Joint Terminal Attack Controller Competence Center. German JTAC units train annually at Idaho ranges (Saylor Creek and Juniper Butte) with Idaho Air National Guard's 124th Fighter Wing for close air support operations using NATO tactics.
• 17th Field Artillery BrigademajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Deployed from Joint Base Lewis-McChord to Orchard Combat Training Center for HIMARS battalion-level qualification training. Idaho's OCTC enabled brigade to collectively train in contiguous battlespace with unfamiliar terrain and numerous live firing locations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• State Defense Forces: State-only military forces authorized under state law in roughly half of U.S. states. Adjacent rather than directly comparable, but represent a parallel state-level defense model focused exclusively on domestic missions without federal tasking.

Direct peers

• Texas Army National Guard: Another large state Army National Guard with extensive combat formations, state disaster response (including hurricane operations), and dual-mission posture. Comparable in scale and the diversity of federal-state missions performed.
• Alaska Army National Guard: A peer state National Guard that already partners with Idaho on Cyber Discovery and operates in a similarly remote, austere environment with comparable aviation-heavy SAR and cold-region mission profile. Particularly close peer on Arctic/remote operations and small-state agility.
• Ohio Army National Guard: Mid-sized state Army National Guard with similarly structured brigade combat team, aviation assets, and state domestic mission set. Comparable in organizational scale and federal-state mission balance to the Idaho Guard.
• New York Army National Guard: A large, well-resourced state Army National Guard with comparable dual-mission activities including combat formations, aviation, cyber, and significant civil support operations. Operates as a peer in mission breadth and federal-state integration.
• California Army National Guard: The largest state Army National Guard by end strength, operating a similar dual federal-state mission including combat units, aviation, cyber, and significant wildfire/SAR response. Most operationally comparable peer in terms of mission breadth, equipment density, and domestic emergency demand.

Others

• National Guard Bureau: The joint federal activity that channels funding, equipment, and federal mission tasking to all 54 state and territorial National Guards. The institutional counterpart and principal funding channel for the Idaho Army National Guard's federal mission activity.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Army Reserve: The federal reserve component of the U.S. Army, providing trained part-time Soldiers to support active component missions. Most directly analogous federal organization to the Idaho Army National Guard in terms of citizen-Soldier model and federal mission set, though broader in geographic scope.
• U.S. Army (Active Component): The active federal army that the National Guard feeds into during federal activations. Operates similar heavy equipment (Abrams, Bradley, HIMARS, Black Hawk variants) and conducts deployments the Idaho Guard supports, but as a full-time, globally distributed force rather than a state-based dual-mission organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/idnationalguard

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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