Michigan National Guard

Name

Michigan National Guard

Legal name

Michigan National Guard

Website

https://minationalguard.dodlive.mil

Company type

Private

Founded year

1708

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Defense Services

NAICS

National Security (928110), National Security (92811), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Defense Infrastructure, Installations & Base Operations (BPAIAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI), Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Military training services
• National defense operations
• Emergency response services
• Homeland security support
• Military readiness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Michigan National Guard is a state military organization providing federal defense, all-domain military training, and domestic emergency response services. It operates major training installations (Camp Grayling, Fort Custer Training Center, Alpena CRTC) unified under the National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC), delivers specialized CBRN response via the 46th Military Police Command (C2CRE-B), and supports allied interoperability through the State Partnership Program with Latvia and Sierra Leone. It also administers member benefits including MINGSTAP tuition assistance, childcare stipends, and TRICARE premium reimbursements.

Product overview

Michigan National Guard is a state military organization comprising both Army National Guard and Air National Guard components. Its product portfolio centers on military training and readiness services delivered through major installations including Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center (the largest National Guard training facility in the U.S.), Fort Custer Training Center, and Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, which together form the National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC). The NADWC provides joint, all-domain training facilities including the Kelly Johnson Joint All-Domain Innovation Center and hosts the Northern Strike exercise series. Supporting military operations, the Guard offers specialized units like the 46th Military Police Command's CBRN Response Element and the 51st Civil Support Team. Beyond combat readiness, Michigan National Guard provides member benefits including the MINGSTAP education assistance program, childcare assistance, and TRICARE premium reimbursements under the Michigan Member Benefits Program. The organization also operates a State Partnership Program with Latvia and Sierra Leone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Army National Guard
• Air National Guard
• National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC)
• Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center
• Fort Custer Training Center
• Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center
• Northern Strike Exercise Series
• Kelly Johnson Joint All-Domain Innovation Center
• 46th Military Police Command CBRN Response Capabilities
• 51st Civil Support Team (CST)
• Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site (MATES)
• State Partnership Program
• Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program (MINGSTAP)
• Childcare Assistance Program
• TRICARE Premium Reimbursement Program
• Michigan Member Benefits Program
• Cyber Strike Exercise

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,000 service members and 400 family members have benefited from MINGSTAP education assistance program
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Armed Forces of LiberiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022Michigan National Guard has established partnership with Armed Forces of Liberia through State Partnership Program. Key leader engagements and military cooperation activities conducted in Monrovia, Liberia to strengthen bilateral military relationships.
• Massachusetts Army National GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Joint participation in Northern Strike 22-1 (Winter Strike) exercise at Camp Grayling. Massachusetts Guard forces integrated with local Michigan emergency responders for hypothermia training and joint operations.
• British Army (4th Battalion, Parachute Regiment)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021British 4 PARA participated in Northern Strike 21 exercise at Camp Grayling to qualify at high readiness for missions. First British reserve unit to achieve such qualification.
• Latvian National Armed ForcesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing State Partnership Program relationship between Michigan National Guard and Latvia. Partnership began post-Cold War and has grown to include joint exercises like Northern Strike/Winter Strike, military training exchanges, and equipment support such as UH-60 Black Hawk maintenance training for Latvian forces.
• U.S. Army ReservecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular joint training exercises at Fort Custer and Camp Grayling facilities. Reserve units conduct validation exercises and deployment preparation training at Michigan installations.
• U.S. Marine Corps ReserveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine Corps Reserve units utilize Michigan National Guard training facilities for tactical bridge and other training exercises.
• U.S. Navy ReserveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNavy Reserve units stationed at Fort Custer since 1949 for training activities.
• Michigan State PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint training exercises including firearms training at Fort Custer ranges. Michigan State Police 140th Recruit School conducts training at Fort Custer facilities.
• FBIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBI utilizes Fort Custer training facilities for law enforcement training exercises.
• Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichigan DNR conducts training exercises at National Guard facilities for emergency response coordination.
• Lansing Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTruck Driver Training School conducts training at Fort Custer Training Center facilities.
• U.S. Army Corps of EngineersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Northern Exposure exercises held annually in different Michigan counties for emergency response training.
• U.S. Forestry ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Northern Exposure exercises for wildland fire response and environmental emergency management.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New York National Guard: Large state National Guard with combined Army/Air components, multiple training facilities (Camp Smith, Fort Drum proximity), active state partnerships, and major CBRN/civil support mission. Comparable in operational diversity and dual-component structure.
• Florida National Guard: Dual-component state National Guard with multiple major installations, active State Partnership Programs (with multiple partner nations), and a strong domestic emergency response record (hurricane response). Comparable in mission breadth and state-federal integration.
• Texas National Guard: Another large state National Guard with comparable combined Army/Air components, significant training installations (Camp Mabry, Fort Cavazos proximity), state partnership programs, and rapid state emergency response capabilities. Most directly comparable peer given scale and dual-component structure.
• California National Guard: Large dual-component state National Guard with major training installations (Fort Hunter Liggett, Camp Roberts), international state partnerships, and significant CBRN/civil support capabilities. Directly comparable in mission scope and scale to Michigan National Guard.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Air National Guard: Federal Air National Guard program of which Michigan Air National Guard (110th Wing, 127th Wing, Alpena CRTC) is a part. Comparable in air-domain training mission, federal-state dual structure, and installation operations.
• National Guard Bureau: Federal parent organization coordinating all 54 state/territory National Guards. Sets policy, allocates federal resources, and oversees training standards. The governing umbrella entity for Michigan National Guard.
• U.S. Army Reserve: Federal reserve component that regularly conducts joint training at MING facilities (Fort Custer, Camp Grayling). Comparable in reserve-component training infrastructure utilization and federal-state operating model.
• National Training Center (Fort Irwin): Premier U.S. Army combined arms training center for active duty forces. Comparable in large-scale maneuver training infrastructure and rotation-based readiness generation, though focused on active component rather than reserve.
• Joint Readiness Training Center (Fort Johnson): U.S. Army combat training center providing realistic deployment conditions. Comparable in providing large-scale joint training infrastructure, though active-component focused rather than National Guard.

Others

• KBR (Defense & Government Solutions): Defense contractor providing training, logistics, and base operations support to military installations globally. Adjacent to Michigan National Guard as a private-sector provider of similar installation management and training support services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/michguard
• Xx.com/minationalguard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michigan-national-guard

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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