Warriors

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Volume Two, May 2012 Edition

Before you ship to Basic Combat Training (BCT), you'll 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 and emotionally while you prepare for your career in the Guard. RSP drills give you an opportunity to start getting comfortable with the terminology and protocols that are part of Guard service—and you'll be getting paid for the time you spend at RSP.

Table of Contents Table of Contents/ Administrative Notes 2

When & Where to Report/What to Bring 3

Commander’s Corner/Words from Top 4

Military Appearance 5

Promotion / Pay 6

Red Phase 7

White Phase 8

Blue Phase 9

Green Phase 10

Welcome New Enlistees 11

RSP Cheat Sheets 13

Helpful Links 15

RSP in Action 16

ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES:

You are required to notify your recruiter immediately if there are any personal changes to your life, this includes: Address change (no P.O. Box) must have a physical place to live Change of phone number(s) Married/divorced — legally responsible for any children and not married Illness/injury— that prevents you from attending drill or prevents any physical training while at drill Cannot attend drill due to other reasons — try and make up the drill before it is scheduled If not able to access AKO/MyPay….contact your recruiter before you come to drill Once you have an account, you have to change your password and/or pin number from a temp one to permanent within 30 days Health Care is available for all Army National Guard members at TriCare Reserve Select…It is much cheaper than Blue Cross or other plans Dental is also available at United Concordia

Where and when to report

The following information is provided to prepare you for your next

weekend of training:

Date and Time: 0730hrs (7:30am) on Saturday 19th & Sunday the 20th of

May 2012 at Camp Fogarty Armory Drill Shed Floor. THIS IS A OVERNIGHT DRILL

Location: Camp Fogarty Armory, 2841 South County Trail, East

Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818

Transportation: Transportation to and from Camp Fogarty is your

responsibility. We encourage ride sharing…If you have a

problem getting to Camp Fogarty contact your

Recruiter and that person will provide transportation.

Release Time: Approximately 1500hrs (3pm) on Sunday the 20TH of May

2012 (If anyone is being provided with a Ride Home,

have your rides arrive 15 minutes early.)

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If there is anything that may affect your attendance, please contact

Your Recruiter immediately.

The Next RSP Drill date is

16 – 17 June 2012 at 0730 hrs

Directions from Providence:

-Rte 95 South or approximately 8 Miles. As you pass Exit 10, get in one

of the left lanes

-Exit 9 (which goes off to the left) is Rte 4 South. Travel approximately 3

miles

-Then take Exit 7A, Frenchtown Road (RT 402) to Rt2

-Take a left at the stop sign onto Rte 2 North

-Camp Fogarty will be on the right, approximately .03 miles

IF YOU GET LOST OR HAVE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS ENROUTE, YOU CAN

CALL YOUR RECRUITER

OR

1SG PIMENTEL at (401)374-9048

WHAT TO WEAR / WHAT TO

BRING FOR RSP DRILL

REPORT in RSP Physical Fitness Uniform IF you

have them.

IF NOT, Report in Civilian Clothing and NOT

the ACU Uniform… BUT- Everyone is to

expected to bring their ACU Uniform to drill.

Bring extra clothes and personal hygiene

gear. All Soldiers are to remain overnight

during scheduled training.

Bring your Military ID Card and Drivers License

with you for Identification. ALSO bring your

AKO E-mail address with you so you can enter

it on the “Warrior Pre-Ship Counseling” Form.

Spring and Summer Season:

Shorts

RSP T-shirts (Saturday – BLUE, Sunday –

RED)

Sweat shirt, pants

Sweat suit for physical training

Running shoes * (wear proper running

shoes; no Nike Air Forces, etc.)**

Drink Plenty of Water

Extra change of clothing **Remember

to bring a couple changes of clothing

because of Physical Training!

Also…Don’t forget to bring personal hygiene

products such as:

Shaving gear to include:

Razor

Shaving cream

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Soap

Towel

Shower shoes (flip-flops)

1 padlock

Pocket notebook and pen

DON’T FORGET YOUR water bottle!

Warriors,

Summer is upon us, which means that for some you basic combat training and

advanced Individual training is coming quickly. It's perfectly normal to be nervous or

have "buyer's remorse" with the decision you've made to join us, who in their right mind

wants to wake up at 0430 and conduct physical fitness training every day for 9 weeks?!

Just remember, there have been millions of men and women who have taken this

journey before you and there will be just as many in the future. This is what makes our

country great, civilians not unlike yourselves who have answered the call to become

soldiers in the best Army the world has ever seen.

Dennis Pineault

MAJ, MP

Commanding

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but

where he stands in times of challenge and controversy.” -MLK

For those of you that are attending RSP for the first time welcome and

congratulations. For those returning welcome back. I feel it is important for you to

understand what our program is designed to do. We are here to prepare each of

you for basic training. In order to do this I need your help. Whether it is your first drill or

your fifth you must arrive in the morning prepared and on time. This means I expect

you to have a military style haircut. For male Soldiers it should be cut above the ears

and be tapered. At its longest it should not exceed 2 inches long. Males you will be

clean shaven! For females you must put it up neatly and not hang below your collar.

Presenting yourself in a professional manner is a requirement now that you represent

the Rhode Island Army National Guard. I look forward to seeing everyone at drill.

Keep in mind you will be inspected during morning formation. Be on time!

Leonard Pimentel

1SG, ARNG

RSP First Sergeant

Military Appearance and Professional Bearing As a professional Soldier, you’re expected to positively represent the Rhode Island Army National Guard. Know how to wear the

uniform, wear it with pride at all times, and meet height and weight standards. By the way you carry yourself and through your

military courtesy and appearance, you send a signal: I am proud of my uniform, my unit, and myself. Skillful use of your professional

bearing – fitness, courtesy, and military appearance – can often help you manage difficult situations.

A professional Soldier presents a professional appearance, but there’s more to being an Army professional than looking good.

Professionals are competent as well. The Army requires you to look sharp and be sharp.

Hair Grooming

Hairstyles are generally different for men and women. The standards that pertain to the military are different as well. One

myth about women in the military is that they will have to cut their hair short once they join. The regulation (Army Regulation (AR)

670-1) that encompasses hairstyles does justifiably differ between men and women in the military.

In general, there are several hairstyles acceptable in the Army. So long as the Soldier’s hair is kept in a neat and clean

manner, the acceptability of the style will be judged solely by the criteria described below. Extreme or faddish haircuts or hairstyles

are not authorized. If dyes, tints, or bleaches are used, colors used must be found in natural human hair and not present an

extreme appearance. Lines or designs will not be cut into the hair or scalp. Styles of hair and texture differ among the different

ethnic groups and these differences affect the length and bulk of hair, as well as the style worn by each Soldier. Haircuts, without

reference to style, will conform to the following standards:

Males Females

• The hair on top of the head will be neatly groomed. The

length and bulk of the hair will not be excessive or present a

ragged, unkempt, or extreme appearance. Hair will present

a tapered appearance and, when combed, will not fall

over the ears or eyebrows or touch the collar, except for the

closely cut hair at the back of the neck. The block cut

fullness in the back is permitted in moderate degree as long

as the tapered look is maintained. In all cases, the bulk or

length of hair will not interfere with the normal wear of

headgear or protective masks.

• Hair will be neatly groomed. The length and the bulk of the

hair will not be excessive or present a ragged, unkempt or

extreme appearance. Hair will not fall over eyebrows or

extend below the bottom edge of the collar while in

uniform. Hairstyles will not interfere with proper wearing of

military head gear or protective masks

• Sideburns will be neatly trimmed. The base will not be

flared and will be a clean-shaven, horizontal line. Sideburns

will not extend below the lowest part of the exterior ear

opening.

• Wigs or hairpieces may be worn as long as the wig or

hairpiece is of a natural hair color and the style and length

conform to appearance standards.

• The face will be clean-shaven, except that mustaches are

permitted. If a mustache is worn, it will be kept neatly

trimmed, tapered, tidy, and will not present a chopped-off

appearance. No portion of the mustache will cover the

upper lip line or extend sideways beyond a vertical line

drawn upward from the corner of the mouth. Handlebar

mustaches, goatees, and beards are not authorized. If an

appropriate medical authority prescribes beard growth, the

length required for medical treatment will also be specified.

• Hair-holding ornaments (such as, but not limited to,

barrettes, pins, clips, bands), if used, must be unadorned

and plain and must be transparent or similar in color to the

hair, and will be inconspicuously placed. Beads or similar

ornamental items are not authorized.

Professional Appearance

In uniform, you may wear a wristwatch, a wrist identification bracelet, and no more than two rings (wedding ring sets are

considered one ring). Earrings must not exceed 6 mm or 0.235 inch in diameter and must be gold, silver, white pearl, or

diamond. In general, earrings must be unadorned and spherical. Matched pairs must be worn. Females are also authorized

to wear lipstick and nail polish with all uniforms as long as the color is conservative. Extreme shades of lipstick and nail polish

such as purple, gold, blue, and white will not be worn.

Under NO circumstances are men permitted to wear earrings while on duty. They may not wear them while in uniform, or in

civilian clothes on duty, but they may wear them in civilian clothes off duty or on a military installation.

The regulation also states that there will be no attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles, jewelry, or ornamentation

to, under, or through the skin while in uniform, in civilian clothes while on duty, or in civilian clothes off duty on any military

installation or other places under military control, except for females wearing earrings as outlined in paragraph 1-14, Army

Regulation 670-1. Any tattoo or brand anywhere on the head or face is prohibited except for permanent makeup. Tattoos

that are not extremist, indecent, sexist, or racist are allowed on the hands and neck (ALARACT 017/2006).

PPRROOMMOOTTIIOONNSS How do you get promoted?

The promotion clock starts when you enter IADT (leave for basic training). Six months after you enter basic

training you are eligible for promotion to E-2 (PV2), 1 year from that date you are eligible for promotion to E-3

(PFC) see chart below.

Basic Promotion Criteria: Time in Grade/Time in Service Requirements (AR 600-8-19)

Rank/Grade Time in Grade Time in Service

PV2/E-2 Private E-2

N/A

6Mo/ *4Month waiver

PFC/E-3 Private First Class

4Mo *2Mo

12Mo/ *6Month waiver

SPC/E-4 Specialist

6Mo.*3Mo

24Mo/ *18Month waiver

Why are some people already E-2s and E-3s and have not been to Basic Training?

Some people fall into the following categories prior to enlisting: (1) Completed one or two years of JROTC in

High School…Enlist as E-2 (2) Completed three or more years of JROTC in High School…Enlist as E-3 (3) Has

been awarded “Boy Scout Eagle Certificate” or earned the “Girl Scout Gold Award Certificate”…Enlist as E-2

(4) Completed 24 semester hours of college...Enlist as E-2, 48 semester hours of college…Enlist as E-3, or have a

four year degree..Enlist as E-4.

Is there any other way for me to get promoted before I leave to Basic Training?

If you refer a friend or buddy to a recruiter, and he or she enlists into the Guard, you’ll get promoted to E-2, if

you refer 2 friends or buddies, you’ll get promoted to E-3. (See the Helpful links section to learn about the Guard

Recruiting Assistance Program) or…

You Can! Take the Stripes for Skills Test (http://rsp.nationalguard.com) and get promoted to E-2

once you successfully complete the on-line exam and pass The Army Physical Fitness Test for

your Age Group.

Pay Differences in Ranks

(Pay chart rates as of January 1, 2012)

Two Day Drill Annual Training Pay Monthly Active Duty

E-1 Private Under 4 Months $183 $ 624 $1,378

E-1 Private Over 4 Months $198 $ 674 $1,491

E-2 Private $222 $ 756 $1,671

E-3 Private First Class $234 $ 795 $1,757

E-4 Specialist $259 $ 880 $1,946

RSP Introduction

Our goal is to ensure you are Mentally Prepared for the task at hand, Administratively Correct, so as to properly support your families and provide for any personal needs, and Physically Fit to have confidence you need, to successfully graduate from Basic Combat Training.

Army's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Training

This class will provide you with the knowledge, awareness, and prevention techniques that you can apply to your daily activities. Also, this class is designed to stress the seriousness of sexual assault and to ensure that the Army‘s contemporary operating environment is safe and keeps to the highest standards.

History of the Army National Guard

The contribution of Army National Guard throughout America’s history is filled with acts of heroism, service beyond the call of duty, and far reaching bravery. Those individual Soldiers, as well as units are indeed a tribute to the spirit and nature of the individuals who have served under our proud flag. As a Soldier in this honored organization you share the pride, strength, resilience, and determination exhibited by past and present selfless service. You are the future of the Army National Guard, and the bearer of our country’s freedom.

Equal Opportunity and Sexual Harassment Policies and Programs (EO/POSH)

In this lesson you will learn the Army Equal Opportunity and Prevention of Sexual Harassment Program, and how to choose behaviors consistent with the Policy and Army Values.

Rank Identification and Reporting Procedures

One of your most immediate tasks is to identify army rank. You will properly address enlisted and officer personnel by the end of the day; therefore this lesson plan is of utmost importance. Proper identification of rank insignia and reporting procedures will greatly enhance your success while in the Army National Guard’s Recruit Sustainment Program, in Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training, and throughout your military career.

RED PHASE

Your first weekend at RSP is “Red Phase.” In this intensive first few days, you’ll learn basics you need to know right away—like the Army Values, Army structure and ranks, saluting and forms of address,

your physical fitness assessment and more.

WHITE PHASE

During the White Phase, you’ll learn more about the Guard and more of what you’ll need to

know to succeed at BCT. Many topics are covered, including three main categories: the training community, military history and background, and physical readiness.

Disassemble, Assemble and Perform a Function Check on the M16/M-9

Over the years, the marksmanship ability of an individual has been a predictor of his overall worth as a Soldier in combat. Additionally, the collective marksmanship ability of its Soldiers has been an accurate predictor of the overall worth of an army. Soldiers, regardless of their job, must ultimately rely on the rifle for individual protection, perhaps to save their own lives. All Soldiers will function more effectively when they are confident that their skill with the service rifle will ensure their personal protection. To ensure security of the nation, we must be prepared for all-out war; however, the actual involvement of combat forces may be more closely related to a "rifle versus rifle" environment than a high intensity all out war. It is difficult to visualize any military conflict that will not require all Soldiers to be proficient with the service rifle, given the high mobility of all forces, the fluid environment expected on the battlefield, and the inability to provide complete security in rear areas. Therefore, the requirement for American Soldiers to be proficient with the service rifle takes on added importance.

Squad Formations

Teamwork is the key to any successful mission. Squad movement requires a strong working knowledge of each team position. This lesson will review each position within the squad, as well as its function and responsibilities. It is incumbent upon you to make a determined effort to learn each position. As we proceed through the lesson plan it will become increasing clear why you will be required to know your job as well as every squad member’s job.

Tactics: Move as a Member of a Squad

You are a Soldier and a member of a team. You live the Army values, always place the mission first, and never accept defeat. You will never quit or leave a fallen comrade behind. Soldiers have discipline. They keep themselves physically fit and mentally tough. They train to maintain proficiency in their Soldier tasks and drills, and they will always maintain their arms, equipment, and themselves. Soldiers are experts and professionals standing ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of America. To help prepare and develop your spirit of warrior ethos, you will learn what the leader’s role is in leading Soldiers in dismounted movement. Our Army expects its junior leaders to know the movement techniques and formations used to employ a squad-size element to engage and destroy the enemy.

Tactics: Conduct Squad Attack

Infantry platoons and squads have a distinct position on the battlefield—the point of decision. Their actions take place at the point where all of the plans from higher headquarters meet the enemy in close combat. This role requires leaders at all levels to quickly understand the situation, make decisions, and fight the enemy to accomplish the mission. Offensive close combat has the objective of seizing terrain and destroying the adversary. Defensive close combat denies an area to the adversary and protects friendly forces for future operations. Both types constitute the most difficult and costly sorts of combat operations.

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BLUE PHASE

Blue Phase is your final drill prior to shipping to Basic Combat Training (BCT). During this weekend,

you’ll cover all the final details that have to be taken care of before you leave.

Resilience Training

Today we are going to discuss what it means to be resilient and mentally tough. We’re going to talk about the vital Soldier skills you will be learning while at the RSP, during Basic Combat Training (BCT), later during your Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and Professional Military Education (PME). We’re going to talk about achieving optimal performance, to work towards meeting your goals and we’re going to talk about teamwork – the ability to accomplish much more as a member of a team than you can ever accomplish as an individual. Some of you may feel like you don't need training such as this to remain mentally tough. That may be true, but all Soldiers need resilience and we can all benefit from more training on how to look out for our buddies. Going through Basic Combat Training (BCT) can be a big adjustment as you transition from your civilian life to being in the military. It can be challenging, it can be tough – it’s designed to be tough. As we’ll be discussing, no matter how difficult or challenging an experience may be there is always the potential for personal growth as an individual and as a Soldier.

Pre-Shipper Brief and Counseling

This will be the last opportunity (at least until you ship from MEPS/Direct Ship Site (DSS)) to review the forms necessary for you to ship to Basic Combat Training (BCT). The fact that we have gone over these forms each drill should emphasize to you the importance of the forms to ensure you are Administratively Correct upon arrival to the Reception Station. As we cross check the forms for the last time, please let me or one of the other cadre members know if you are missing any documents, or there have been any changes since the last drill. If you do not have any of the forms we will go over, immediately raise your hand.

Final Preparations for Basic Combat Training

Preparing for and understanding BCT before you leave will put you ahead of the curve when you get there. Knowing how to prepare for Basic Combat Training, and what to expect during the training and afterwards, will lay the foundation for your success at BCT and set a positive tone for your entire military career.

At Basic Combat Training

Several months ago you entered into an agreement with the Army National Guard, to fulfill your wishes, your dreams, and your objectives. You knew it would be tough, challenging, rewarding, but you didn‘t know exactly how difficult it would be. You have had the opportunity to gain a realistic foothold on Basic Combat Training and know what to expect. You are now far more knowledgeable about the process and what to expect. That will allow you to focus on your training with an easier outcome.

Important to Upcoming Shippers:

Anyone shipping out prior to the upcoming drill will need to have in their possession: Valid Driver’s License/Photo ID, Original Social Security Card, ATM Card, Military ID Card

If there were any changes that had occurred since enlistment (i.e. marriage, divorce, violations, child births, bank changes), you need to bring in the documentation so we can update this information prior to your shipping off to training.

Shipping out

Employer Notification: Long before you leave for BCT, you must tell your employer that you will be away from work. You’ll find the information you need in the Employment Rights of the Battle Book, in the family section.

Army National Guard Liaison: The Liaison Officer/NCO is a member of the Army National Guard on active duty at military installations. Be sure that you have a phone number to reach him/her in case of delayed arrival or other emergency. You will receive an in-processing briefing by the Liaison Officer/NCO when you arrive at BCT. Upon completion of Basic Training or AIT, we must receive a copy of your DD214 or DD220 and MOS orders. It is MANDATORY that within 72hrs from your return home, to contact the following personnel to make arrangements to check into Gold Phase:

Your Recruiter

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GREEN PHASE

The Green Phase is for Soldiers who have completed Basic Combat Training, and is designed for recruits in the Split Training Option (STO) Program. These recruits attend the Recruit Sustainment Program until

they ship to BCT, and then return to RSP until they ship to Advanced Individual Training the summer after their senior year. During that second year of RSP, Green Phase courses offer advanced leadership

training on topics.

Convoy Operations

Every one of you may have heard the stories of attacks on convoys, and for the most part, what you hear is accurate. We are going to take those horror stories and break them down, giving you an accurate detailed picture of what the enemy is looking for, and what you can do to stop their action and retaliate with such strength that the enemy will be thrown off guard and you will gain the upper hand.

Lane Training Exercise (LTX)

A Lane Training Exercise (LTX) is the execution phase of the lane training process. It is an exercise used to train company-size and smaller units on one or more collective tasks (and prerequisite soldier and leader individual tasks and battle drills) supporting a unit's METL; however, it usually focuses on one primary task. An LTX consists of assembly area (AA), rehearsal, lane execution, after-action review (AAR), and retraining activities which culminate the lane training process. An LTX is an STX conducted using lane training principles and techniques. An LTX usually is a mini-STX [Situational Training Exercise]; it focuses on fewer collective tasks to enhance training efficiency. It has no freeplay. Its primary purpose is training, especially the development of task proficiency.

The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)

The intent of the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is to provide an assessment of the physical readiness training program. Physical fitness testing is designed to ensure the maintenance of a base level of physical fitness essential for every Soldier, regardless of Army MOS or duty assignment. The APFT provides a measure of upper and lower body muscular endurance. It is a performance test that indicates a Soldier’s ability to perform physically and handle his or her own body weight. Army Physical Fitness Test standards are adjusted for age and physiological differences between the genders. The APFT consists of push-ups, sit-ups, and a 2-mile run—done in that order—on the same day.

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The 1SG Coin is intended to recognize a female and male recruit each month that have excelled in physical fitness, which is one of

the main areas of training for the United States military.

For the Month of April the RSP Recruits that excelled in

physical fitness are as follows:

In the Male category PFC Berard (3

rd Award)

and in the Female category PFC Hunter (1

st Award)

PVT Baker is promoted to the rank of PV2/E-2 for participating in the Stripes for Buddy Program,

which led him to referring a friend to enlist in the Rhode Island Army National Guard.

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https://www.us.army.mil/

Army Knowledge Online (AKO) provides web-based enterprise information services to over 2.2 million Army, joint,

and DoD customers. Enterprise services are provided to these customers on both classified and unclassified networks

and include portal, e-mail, directory, discovery, and single sign-on. All members of the Active Duty, National Guard,

Reserves, DA Civilian and select contractor workforce have an account which grants access to Army web assets,

tools and services worldwide. In addition, retirees and family members are also entitled to accounts. All users can

build pages, create file storage areas, and create and participate in discussion on the portal. AKO provides the

Army with a single entry point for access to the Internet and the sharing of knowledge and information, making AKO

the Army’s only enterprise collaboration tool operating throughout the Department of the Army (DA) worldwide.

https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx

myPay is an innovative, automated system that puts you in control of processing certain discretionary pay data

items without using paper forms. You can also get your pay and tax statements, and travel advice of payment using

myPay.

http://rsp.nationalguard.com/

Stripes for Skills link will take the newly enlisted Warrior through a series of modules. Each module is meant to prepare

the Warrior for accession into the ARNG, the training at the Recruit Sustainment Program, and the successful

completion of Basic Combat Training. At the end of this module there will be a twenty question test.

https://pth.army.pentagon.mil/pth/login.php

Path to Honor allows you to complete some of the necessary paperwork you will need when you meet with a

recruiter in person. As always, a recruiter is the best person to advise you on all forms and procedures, but this

application will help make the process quicker and easier.

http://states.ng.mil/sites/RI/familyprograms/

Rhode Island Military Family Program: The Rhode Island Military Family Program for offers events, activities and offers

for retirees, military service members and their families weekly!

Rhode Island Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion Visit our Facebook page to view pictures of your drill experience and upcoming events in the Rhode Island Army National Guard.

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Visit us at our Face Book page and check

out more RSP pictures from this drill and previous

events.

Rhode Island Army

National Guard

Recruiting and

Retention Battalion