What time does National Guard drill start?
Drill weekends occur one weekend out of every month during the year. Specifically, they are conducted on a Saturday and Sunday. For most units, the drill weekend will be followed by an “off Monday”. Drills at most units start around 0730 and conclude at 1630 in the afternoon.
Do you get your uniform at RSP?
An RSP uniform. You will get your Acus at basic. Yes the unit you are assigned to should provide a uniform. You will not receive use the same uniform as a soldier who’s been to basic but an altered uniform typically consisting of a t- shirt and jeans.
Do they drug test you at RSP?
All ARNG MTOE and TDA units, to include the RSP, will conduct a minimum two hours of Substance Abuse Prevention training and drug testing to standard. b. Every assigned ARNG member will be drug tested at least once per fiscal year.
Do you get paid for doing RSP drills?
RSP drills give you an opportunity to start getting comfortable with the terminology and protocols that are part of Guard service—and you will be getting paid for the time you spend at RSP. There are five phases to RSP as described below.
What does RSP mean in the National Guard?
Before you ship to Basic Combat Training (BCT), you will attend the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP). These weekends will be your introduction to BCT and will get you started and keep you on track mentally, physically, emotionally and administratively while you prepare for your career in the Guard.
What happens during the white phase of the RSP?
Depending on the number of months between when you enlisted and when you ship to BCT, the length of your White Phase in the RSP will vary. During this phase, you will learn more about the Guard and more of what you will need to know to succeed at BCT. In addition to physical training, instruction in this phase will include:
When do you return to RSP after BCT?
Once you have completed both BCT and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) you will return to RSP for one final drill—known as Battle Handoff—before joining your regular unit and beginning work in your MOS. You will meet representatives from your unit and learn where and when your next drill will be.