The

Prepare for Drill:

Coordinate transportation to and from Camp Niantic for yourself (call your recruiter if you have any issues)

Bring a lock. Bring $20 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 documentation.

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 warriors 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 get a haircut 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 SATURDAY MORNING AT 0730 TO THE RTI AT CAMP NIANTIC 38 SMITH ST NIANTIC CT. 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 1-2 2014

PHASES

Red -1st Drill

Purple - 1st Drill but shipping

before March 10th.

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 March 10th.

Gold - Have completed

BCT and AIT and are a

Battle Hand Off Soldier.

RSP Headquarters

855 Stanley Street New Britain, CT 06051

Fax 860.233.9207 ex 25

Officer in Charge

CW3 Chris McCarty

NCOIC SFC Edy Torres

Direct Ship NCO

SGT Sean Conroy 860.223.8023 x 25

203.650.1029

Your Monthly Newsletter for the

Connecticut Army National Guard Recruit Sustainment

Program

FEBRUARY 2014

BUS SCHEDULE TO BE SENT OUT TO ALL E-MAIL ACCOUNTS THE WEEK BEFORE

DRILL. CONTACT YOUR RECRUITER AND RSP IF YOU HAVE AN ISSUE.

UPCOMING DRILLS:

NEXT MONTH

1-2 March

TY 2014 Drill Dates

1-2 March

4-6 April

2-4 May

6-8 June

No Drill-July

1-3 August

6-7 September

CHANGES:

Keep us informed of any changes to your address, contact information, or personal information (marriage, children, etc). E-MAIL

SGT Conroy: Sean.P.Conroy1.mil@mail.mil

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 the RSP

@203-650-1029

NOV TRAINING

ALL: SATURDAY MORNING: 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: WEAPONS PMI, COMBATIVES, FIRST AID Sunday: ARMY CHECK ON LEARNING; AAR; AWARDS; DISMISSAL Green Phase :( COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING) (know your AKO username & password) Saturday: COMBATIVES Sunday: RIFLE QUALIFICATION, DISMISSAL Blue Phase: Last drill prior to shipping Saturday: Same as white Sunday: PT, Ship Brief, Clear Barracks; Opportunity Training Purple Phase: 1

st Drill but shipping

before Dec DRILL 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: Briefings, Promotions, Awards Sunday: BHO(Soldiers who complete PHA) this drill Gold Phase Soldiers will assist with training and be released at 1400 on Sunday.

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. 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.

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/index.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: Virginia.x.hanke@healthnet.com

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

SGT Sean Conroy 860.223.8023 x 25

203.650.1029

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 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 wants you to be successful in all your training.

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 and make sure to wear appropriate clothing. Remember to practice safe habits when participating in outdoor activities. If you ride a motorcycle you must have a state issued license, wear Department of Defense mandated safety clothing, and complete the MSF safe rider program. 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. CW3 McCarty

AKO ACCOUNT

If you have not yet gotten your AKO account set up contact your

recruiter or e-mail:Sean.P.Conroy1.mil@mail.mil 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!!! When

you have done it send the GAT

Certificate to SGT Conroy

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS-

Meeting, 22 Mar 2014 at 1000 AM in

Middletown 375 Smith St Where all Soldiers and

Family Members are invited to attend.

RSVP to SFC Hernandez at laura.hernandez3.mil@mail.mil NLT 20140305 to determine the proper meeting space. FRG Members are as follows: BN CDR: LTC Falk, Michael J. Unit FGR POC: SFC Hernandez, Laura FRG Leader: Mrs. Karen Bernard FRG Treasure: Mrs. Leigh Hein FRG Secretary: Ms. Elizabeth Velez (2LT 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? 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 and/or

Photo ID

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.