"The WVARNG identifies three core competencies that enhance our competitive edge in continuing to gain scare state and federal resources"

• Personnel strength – Contributes to our mission by ensuring we have the proper number of Soldiers to support our three missions.
• Readiness – Ensures we have soldiers who possess the skills required to complete our three missions
• Homeland Defense Capabilities – Enhances leadership opportunities, captures the niche market, and increase employment opportunities for our members, thereby adding value to the State.