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Prepare for Drill:
Coordinate transportation to and from Camp Niantic for yourself (call your recruiter if you have any issues)
Bring a lock. Bring $25 in cash in the event you need to purchase anything at the PX or get a haircut.
If you are under a doctor’s care for any reason: Contact your recruiter and RSP at 860-223-8023 prior to drill. Bring all medical notes.
Bring spare PT gear if you were not issued any: (sweatpants, shorts, t-shirt, sweatshirt sneakers)(we will be training outdoors)
NO PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Bring your ID to drill. All Recruits are required to bring a photo ID. See your recruiter if you do not have a military ID.
Hair to include facial must be in accordance with AR 670-1: Males report clean shaven and hair cut before drill.
Personal hygiene items. You will be staying over- night on Friday and Saturday, so make sure to bring personal hygiene items, (deodorant, toothbrush/paste, towel, razor, shower shoes, etc) and make sure you bring a change of clothes.
Hydrate (aka drink water): Begin hydration at least two days before training.
All tobacco products are prohibited at RSP drill.
Physical Training (PT) is not a once a month event. You should be training throughout the month. At a minimum train three days a week to improve your push-ups, sit-ups, and 2 mile run score. Review your battle book for nutrition and PT guidelines. Bring your Battle book to every drill.
REPORT TIMES ALL PHASES: REPORT FRIDAY NIGHT AT 1900 TO THE RTI AT CAMP NIANTIC 38 SMITH STREET NIANTIC, CT 06357. Uniform is ACU’s if issued/if not issued wear civilians. Bring seasonal appropriate PT gear. Boots are not running shoes bring sneakers for PT. NO YOGA PANTS OR FORM FITTING ATHLETIC CLOTHING, SLEEVELESS T-SHIRTS AND NO TANK TOPS AS WELL!!! Parking: Privately Owned Vehicles (POVs) are to be parked behind Colonel Nett Hall (near the RTI) All phases’ dismissal: Sunday at 1400
Drill attendance is mandatory. BRING THREE BLACK PENS!!!! ONE
FOR YOU, ONE FOR YOUR BUDDY
WHO DID NOT READ THIS AND
ONE TO REPLACE THE ONE YOU
WILL LOSE!!!!!!
Defender The Paratus Preliator
Training Period
FEB 6-8 2015
PHASES
Red -1st Drill
Purple - 1st Drill but shipping
before FEB 6.
White - 2nd drill or more but
have not shipped to training
yet.
Green - Have completed
basic but have not shipped to
AIT.
Blue - Shipping to training
before FEB 6 .
Gold - Have completed the
PHA and AIT and are a
Battle Hand off Soldier.
RSP Headquarters
855 Stanley Street New Britain, CT 06051
860-259-1320 860-259-1325
Officer in Charge
CW3 Chris McCarty
NCOIC SFC Edy Torres
Direct Ship NCO
SSG Torianno Riberio
Your Monthly Newsletter for the
Connecticut Army National Guard Recruit Sustainment
Program
FEBRUARY 2015
BUS SCHEDULE IS ON THE LAST PAGE. CONTACT YOUR RECRUITER AND RSP IF YOU
HAVE AN ISSUE.
UPCOMING DRILLS:
NEXT MONTH
6-8 MARCH 2015
TY 2015 Drill Dates
10-12 APRIL 2015
CHANGES:
Keep us informed of any changes to your address, contact information, or personal information (marriage, children, etc). E-MAIL
SFC TORRES: [email protected]
THE RSP NEWSLETTER IS NO LONGER BEING MAILED OUT, IT IS ONLY BEING POSTED ON FACEBOOK AND E-MAILED TO YOUR AKO ACCOUNT THE RSP FACEBOOK PAGE IS: CONNECTICUT GUARD RSP www.facebook.com/ConnecticutGuardRsp
In case of a family
emergency while you
are attending RSP
have your family
contact SFC TORRES
at 860-883-7064
FEBRUARY TRAINING
ALL: FRIDAY NIGHT: Attendance, Issue Linen, Secure Gear, Administration and Height/Weight. Red Phase (1
ST DRILL) Basic Training
Orientation: Saturday: Introduction to the Army National Guard, Drill and ceremonies, Rank Structure, Initial counseling issue. APFT Sunday: PT, clear barracks, Drill and ceremony; Opportunity Training White Phase (2 OR MORE DRILLS): Saturday: STRM TRAINING/ COMBATIVES Sunday: ARMY CHECK ON LEARNING; AAR; AWARDS; DISMISSAL Green Phase :( COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING) (know your AKO username & password) Saturday: RANGE TRAINING Sunday: RANGE TRAINING / AAR; AWARDS; DISMISSAL Blue Phase: Last drill prior to shipping Saturday: STRM TRAINING/ COMBATIVES Sunday: PT, Ship Brief, Clear Barracks; Opportunity Training Purple Phase: 1
st Drill but shipping
before Nov Saturday: Introduction to the military, Drill and ceremonies, Rank Structure, Initial counseling issue; APFT Sunday: PT, Ship Brief, Clear Barracks; Opportunity Training Gold Phase (BHO) Saturday: BRIEFING; EDUCATION; SHARP;
MILITARY HONORS; COUNTERDRUG; ESGR
Sunday: BATTLE HAND OFF
ALL MALES: IF YOU DECIDE TO COME
TO DRILL WITHOUT A PROPER
HAIRCUT OR UNSHAVEN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH AR 670-1: YOU
WILL HAVE TO SEE CW3
MCCARTY
Must Do’s
PAY: ALL members must have Direct
Deposit. Google “SF 1199” if you need to
get one. Have your bank fill it out. Either
fax or scan to RSP ASAP at 860-223-9207.
If RSP does not receive your direct deposit
before drill you will see your paycheck 4-5
weeks in the mail after drill.
MYPAY (WEBSITE TO TRACK YOUR PAY) https://mypay.dfas.mil?mypay.aspx Returning from Active Duty Training You must process through the RSP Office in New Britain prior to drill weekend. Please contact the RSP at 860-223-8023 ex 25,26,or 21 to schedule in-processing.
Need Health Insurance????You are eligible to enroll in “TRICARE Reserve Select” as long as you are an active drilling member of the National Guard. TRICARE Reserve Select is an affordable fee based insurance plan that you can pay for from your monthly drill check. You can also enroll your family. Go to https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/aapj/trs/inde
x.jsp for details and enrollment
instructions. Be patient and read everything. Once there, select purchase coverage and you will be guided through the process. Follow all the instructions and don’t rush through it. Bring your questions to drill or call your recruiter or for technical questions call 1-800-538-9552 or contact Virginia Hanke at: [email protected]
Military I.D. Card Website http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/
This website can help you find the military I.D. facility closest to your home. If you are married or have children they need an I.D. card so they can get benefits like health insurance, P.X. access. Make sure to get your MIL ID, RSP will be using it to sign you into drill.
DO NOT CARPOOL WITH
GOLD OR BHO SOLDIERS
RSP Headquarters 855 Stanley Street
New Britain, CT 06051 Fax 860.233.9207
Officer in Charge CW3 Christopher
McCarty
NCOIC SFC Edy Torres
Direct Ship NCO
SSG Torianno Riberio
If you cannot make
drill contact your
recruiter and the
RSP ASAP do not
wait till the day of
drill to let us know.
Bring three black pens to drill, one to replace the one you lost on the way to drill, one for your buddy that lost his on the way to drill and one for you to use during the weekend.
Three ways to distinguish yourself at IADT
Honor Graduate – Top Soldier of the cycle PT Stud – Scoring 290 or better on the APFT Top Shot – Being the best shooter in your company
Which one will you be?
Commander’s Notes: Welcome Congratulations on your decision to serve your country! Remember you represent the United States Army and the Connecticut Army National Guard (CTARNG) both in and out of uniform. Always conduct yourself in a manner that brings credit to yourself and your unit, the CTARNG and the U.S. Army. Physical conditioning is your personal responsibility and must be done regularly in order to prepare for basic training. Get training advice from the RSP Cadre or your recruiter. The RSP Cadre are invested in your training success!
ALL MALES: IF YOU DECIDE TO COME TO DRILL WITHOUT A PROPER HAIRCUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AR 670-1: YOU WILL HAVE TO SEE CW3 MCCARTY FOR CORRECTIVE TRAINING AND WILL BE TAKEN TO A BARBER. Safety Winter is here and the weather changes quickly, wear appropriate clothing. Remember to practice safe habits when participating in outdoor activities Do not operate a vehicle after consumption of alcohol or prescription drugs. If you have questions about good safety practices see your recruiter, RSP cadre, or go to https://safety.army.mil/ for more information. We do NOTHING without safety measures. CW3 McCarty
AKO ACCOUNT
If you do not have your AKO account set up contact your recruiter or e-
mail:[email protected] for instructions.
BATTLE HAND–OFF SURVEY
All soldiers in Gold Phase are required to take the Battle Hand-
Off Survey. You can access the BHO survey via theG1 Portal
(CAC access is not needed)
https://g1arng.army.pentagon.mil/Pages/StayGuardSurvey.as
px clicking the Battle Hand Off (survey) button will take you to the log on
page: You will need your assigned Unit Identification Code (UIC) - NOT the
RSP UIC - in order to log on and complete the survey.
THINGS TO COMPLETE
BEFORE DRILL:
CEI:
http://www.jointservice
ssupport.org/ESGR/CEI.a
spx
GAT:
https://www.sft.army.mil/
Protected/
ALL RSP SOLDIERS ARE
REQUIRED TO COMPLETE
THE CEI AND GAT!!!
WELCOME TO THE RECRUITING AND
RETENETION BATTALION FAMILY READINESS
GROUP
CHECK THE RSP FACEBOOK PAGE ALONG WITH
YOUR PERSONAL EMAIL FOR ANY INFO THAT
WILL BE SENT OUT.
"Your Family Readiness Group (FRG) is your most direct resource for support. Your FRG meets once each quarter and can provide guest speakers and on a variety topics of interest. If you want to know more about topics like Family Resilience, TRICARE, or resources for military children, your FRG Leadership can coordinate these discussions. Joshua Hamre CTNG Senior Family Readiness Support Assistant FRG Members are as follows: BN CDR: MAJ Mathew D. Wilkinson BN FRG OPS: 1ST LT Mark Soltau Unit FRG POC: SSG Alicia Creighton FRG Leader: Mrs. Karen Bernard FRG Treasure: Mrs. Leigh Hein FRG Secretary: Ms. Elizabeth Velez (1LT Soltau family member) Family Readiness Support Assistant: Joshua Hamre w/Connecticut Family Program
THE CTARNG FAMILY PROGRAM HAS ITS OWN
FACEBOOK WHICH CAN BE FOUND
AT:https://www.facebook.com/CTNGFami
lies
IS YOUR SHIP DATE
COMING SOON?
SHIPPER PACKING LIST You must meet height
and weight requirements
PASS THE 1-1-1 PT
Assessment
No medical or legal
issues
Small amount of cash
and/ ATM card
DRIVERS LICENSE OR
STATE ID CARD
MILITARY ID CARD
SOCIAL SECURITY CARD
You will be flying to Basic.
Pack Accordingly!!!
Below is a list of items that you
should take with you to Basic
Training.
2-day supply of season-
appropriate, comfortable clothing.
2 sets of white underwear.
2 locks, (combination or padlock)
2 pairs of white, calf-length, athletic socks
Disposable razor. (Shave before you get TO TRAINING. You cannot carry them on the plane)
Shaving cream (travel size)
1 Washcloth
1 Towel (SMALL)
Toothpaste(TRAVEL SIZE) and
Toothbrush with case
Dental Floss
Hairbrush or 6" comb (no point for males unless you want to
scratch your back!)
Antiperspirant (TRAVEL SIZE)
Shower shoes
Personal Hygiene Items (KEEP TO A MINIMUM-TRAVEL SIZE)
Shampoo (TRAVEL SIZE)
Soap and Soap case
PACK LIGHT!
NO CHECKED LUGGAGE!
IF IT DOESN’T FIT IN HERE
DON’T BRING IT!
DOCUMENTATION YOU
NEED HAND CARRIED
WITH YOU!
Failure to have
documents will delay
training!!!
1. Social Security Card
2. Military ID
3. Drivers License
and/or Photo ID
4. SF 1199 (Direct
Deposit) (filled out)
5. ATM Card or checks
6. Copy of Birth Certificate
7. Copy of High School
Diploma or GED
8. Promotion
Documentation (DA
4187)
9. Copy of Dependents
documents: (if applicable)
* Children’s Birth Certificate
* Spouse’s Birth Certificate
* Marriage Certificate *
* Divorce Decree
* Family Care Plan
* Copy of dependents social
security cards
*VS-56(For Single Fathers)
10. Housing Allowance
documents
* NOTARIZED copy of
rental agreement (If you
have to pay rent)
* Copy of Utility bill for
address above
See your Recruiter if you
need assistance
Make sure that you deal with any
personal issues before you ship to
training. You need to focus
yourself on completing training
without undue distractions from
home.
RSP DRILL WEEKEND PACKING LIST
HEALTH & HYGIENE:
CLOTHING (SEE NOTES 2 & 3) TOWEL
1
RUNNING SHOES 1 PAIR
WASH CLOTH 1
RUNNING SOCKS 3 PAIR
FLIP FLOPS / SHOWER SHOES 1 PAIR
PHYSICAL FITNESS SHORTS 2 PAIR
TOOTH PASTE 1
PHYSICAL FITNESS SHIRT 2 TOOTH BRUSH 1
UNDERWEAR 3 SETS
SOAP
1
SWEAT PANTS SHAMPOO 1
SWEAT SHIRT/JACKET
NAIL TIMMER 1
ACU DEODORANT 1
BOOTS
1 PAIR
FEMALE HYGIENE ITEMS
AS NEEDED ACU T SHIRT 3
GLASSES
2 PAIR
BOOT SOCKS 4 PAIR
CONTACT LENSE AND SOLUTION (SEE NOTE 1) RAZOR
SHAVE CREAM
ADMIN
MEDICATION BLACK PEN 3
BRING REQUIRED MEDICATION (SEE NOTE 4)
PENCIL
2 NOTEBOOK 1 MILITARY ID CARD
STATE ID CARD OR DRIVERS LICENSE
ANY NEW MEDICAL PAPERS ANY CHANGE DOCUMENTATION IN :
HOUSING MARITAL STATUS
DEPENDENTS EDUCATION
WALL LOCKER LOCK 1
NOTE: 1 CONTACT LENSES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED, FIELD USE OF CONTACT LENSES IS PROHIBITED
2 IF ISSUED A UNIFORM/BOOTS AND OR PT UNOFOR YOU WILL REPORT IN ACU AND WEAR
PT CLOTHING AT PT
3 DRESS CLIMATE APPROPRIATE! IF RAIN IS EXPECTED BRING A RAIN JACKET AND A SET OF EXTRA
CLOTHES , IF COLD/HOT WEATHER IS EXPECTED BRING A COAT OR LIGHER CLOTHING
4 ALL PRESCRIBED MEDICATION REQUIRE A COPY OF PRESCRIPTION TO BE ON HAND
Drill Bus Schedule
Hartford Bus
Hartford Armory Departure-1630
Address: 360 Broad Street
Middletown Armed Forces Reserve
Center Departure-1710
Address: 375 Smith Street
New Haven Readiness Center
Departure-1750
Address: 30 Woodward Avenue
Torrington Bus
Torrington Storefront Departure-
1600
Address: 8 South Main Street
Waterbury Armory Departure-1640
Address: 64 Field Street
Stratford Armory Departure-1740
Address: 63 Armory Road