TE-20_National_Guard_Regulation_350-1.pdf

National Guard Regulation 350-1

Training

Army National Guard Training

Departments of the Army and the Air Force National Guard Bureau Arlington, VA 22202-3231 4 August 2009

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NGR 350-1

Army National Guard Training 4 August 2009

This edition has been revised extensively accordingly singular changes are too numerous to cite.

Departments of the Army and the Air Force NGR 350-1 National Guard Bureau Arlington, VA 22202-3231 4 August 2009

Training

Army National Guard Training By Order of the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force:

CRAIG R. MCKINLEY

General, USAF Chief, National Guard Bureau

Official:

GEORGE R. BROCK

Chief, Strategy and Policy Division

History. This regulation is a complete revision.

Summary. This regulation establishes guidance for the execution of policies pertaining to training units and individuals of the Army National Guard (ARNG) not in active service.

Applicability. This regulation applies to the Army National Guard (ARNG) of the 54 States, Territories, and District of Columbia who execute policies and procedures for training units and individuals of the ARNG not in active military service.

Proponent and exception authority. The proponent for this regulation is the National Guard Bureau, Training Division (NGB-ART). The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulation.

Management Control Process. This regulation contains management control provisions in accordance with AR 11-2, but does not contain checklists for conducting management control reviews.

Supplementation. Supplementation is not authorized without prior approval of the Chief, National Guard Bureau (CNGB), ATTN: NGB-ART, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382

Suggested Improvements. Users of this regulation are invited to submit comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Chief, National Guard Bureau, ATTN: NGB-ART-C, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382.

Distribution. A/F

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 General 1-1. Purpose 1-2. References 1-3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms 1-4. Mission 1-5. Objective 1-6. Training Strategy

* This publication supersedes NGR (AR) 350-1, 3 June 1991. i

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Chapter 2 Responsibilities 2-1. General 2-2. Chief, National Guard Bureau

2.3. Commander, US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)

2.4. Commander, U.S. Army Special Forces Command (USASOC)

2-5. Director, Army National Guard (DARNG) 2-6. Commander, First US Army (FUSA) 2-7..The Adjutants General (TAG) 2-8. Unit Commanders (UC)

Chapter 3 Training and Duty Administration 3-1. General 3-2. Unit Training Programs 3-3. Minimum Personnel and Training Standards 3-4. Individual Readiness for Training or Duty 3-5. Attachment of Individuals 3-6. Training in Non-Pay Duty Status 3-7. Training and Duty Authorization 3-8. Inactive Duty Types 3-9. Inactive Duty Training Periods and Assemblies 3-10. Unit Training Assemblies (UTA) and Rescheduled Training Assemblies (RTA) 3-11. Correspondence Courses 3-12. Distributed Learning Courses 3-13. Non-Prior Service (NPS) Personnel Training Program 3-14. Annual Training (AT) Planning 3-15. Annual Training Authority 3-16. Attendance-Units 3-17. Attendance-Individual 3-18. Year-Round Annual Training 3-19. Additional Man-Day Support for Annual Training 3-20. Schools

Chapter 4 Operational Training Programs 4-1. General 4-2. Selective Service Training 4-3. Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) 4-4. Small Unit Exchange Program 4-5. Equipment Maintenance (CONUS) 4-6. Overseas Deployment for Training (ODT)

4.7. ARNG SOF Deployment for Training

Chapter 5 Specialized Training 5-1. General 5-2. Antiterrorism and Force Protection 5-3. Medical Training 5-4. Maintenance Training 5-5. Intelligence Training 5-6. Special Operations Forces (SOF) Training 5-7. Aviation Training 5-8. Mobilization Training and Exercises 5-9. Marksmanship Training 5-10.Smalls Arms Firing Schools (SAFS) ii

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5-11.NG Sniper Course Total Army Training System 5-12.Small Arms Readiness/Mobilization Instructor Course (SARMIC) 5-13.State Marksmanship Coordinators Training Course (SMCTC) 5-14.Advanced Marksmanship Unit Readiness Course (AMURC) 5-15.Small Arms Simulation Course (SASC) 5-16.Training Conferences 5-17.Electronic Warfare Training

Chapter 6 Modernization Training 6-1. Summary 6-2. Execution

Chapter 7 Combat Training Centers 7-1. Purpose 7-2. Execution 7-3. Resourcing 7-4. Battle Command Training (BCT) Program 7-5. Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) 7-6. National Training Center (NTC) 7-7. Combat Division Refresher Course (CDRC) and Combat Brigade Refresher Course (CBR 7-8. Coordination

Chapter 8 Training Support 8-1. General 8-2. Training Site Management 8-3. Annual Training Site Selection 8-4. National Guard Bureau Recognized Training Sites 8-5. Garrison Training Center (GTC) Category Levels and Profiles 8-6. Training Ammunition 8-7. Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations 8-8. Financial 8-9. Equipment 8-10.Maintenance Services 8-11.Transportation 8-12.Subsistence 8-13.Topographic products 8-14.Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL) 8-15.Billeting 8-16.Other support

Chapter 9 Competitive Events 9-1. General 9-2. National Guard Bureau Biathlon Program 9-3. Army National Guard Marathon 9-4. Army National Guard International Parachute Competition (LEAPFEST) 9-5. Marksmanship Training Center Competitive Programs iii iv

Appendices A. References

Glossary Table List Table 3-1: Minimum Training Readiness Standards Table 3-1(a): Training Year Effectiveness Table 3-1(b): General Inspection Table 3-2: Training and Duty Status Table 3-3: Types of Training Periods and Assemblies Table 3-4: Phases of Development of AT Plan Table 7-1: Division Warfighter Time-line Table 7-2: Ten-day Warfighter Model Table 7-3: Generic Timeline, ARNG JRTC Rotation Table 7-4: JRTC events, length of time and PAX requirements Table 7-5: NTC Generic Timeline Table 7-6: NTC events, length of time and PAX requirements

Chapter 1 General

1-1. Purpose This regulation prescribes policies, procedures, and responsibilities for developing, managing, and conducting Army National Guard (ARNG) training and leader development.

1-2. References Appendix A lists required and related publications.

1-3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms Abbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are listed in the glossary.

1-4. Mission The ARNG provides trained and ready forces to Combatant Commanders (COCOM) and civil authorities that are capable of providing the full range of military operations.

1-5. Objective

a. The primary objective of the ARNG is to train units that can mobilize, deploy, fight and win anywhere in the world. Our units must be prepared to deploy and fight worldwide with a minimum of post-mobilization training time. The key to this objective is unit readiness through aggressive training programs. Unit leaders are directly responsible for developing and executing sound and challenging training programs that support the wartime mission of their units.

b. The secondary objective of the ARNG is to provide organized units or personnel for defense support of civil authorities (DSCA). Training for these contingencies should be integrated with the training for wartime missions.

Such training allows ARNG units to be more effective by reducing the needed response time and using all available resources within the community to the maximum extent.

1-6. Training Strategy

a. The strategy sets the conditions for achieving the Army’s objective of trained and ready units. Its tenets are built around unit stability; adherence to the Army’s training management doctrine, and the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) Model. The intent is to provide an “Operational Reserve with Rotational Readiness” by providing units that achieve company level proficiency along with staffs that are trained at the level organized prior to the unit’s scheduled availability.

b. To achieve and sustain established minimum pre-mobilization training proficiency levels:

(1) Commanders and key leaders should be stabilized prior to commencement of collective training and unit validation. This will allow the unit continuity needed to develop and execute the short and long range unit training plans.

(2) Units must be first manned and equipped during the Reset phase of the ARFORGEN Model in order to set conditions for effective training during the Train-Ready phase. For units that are sourced for assignment to a Deployed Expeditionary Force (DEF), changes in manning to meet the requirements contained in the Deployment Manning Document (DMD) and the Mission Essential Equipment List (MEEL) must be accomplished in order to set conditions for effective training on the unit’s Directed Mission Essential Task List (DMETL).

c. Commanders must ensure their Soldiers are trained on the tasks necessary to perform Duty Military Occupational Skill Qualification (DMOSQ) duties; leaders are trained in the skills, knowledge and abilities to train and lead their units; and staffs are trained at the level organized.

d. Training requirements stated in this regulation are designed to achieve the base level of proficiency for pre-mobilization training. Using multi-echelon training techniques, coupled with a mix of live, virtual, and constructive training, commanders will be able to efficiently achieve pre-mobilization training requirements within the limited time and resources available. Training will be planned, prepared, executed, and assessed in accordance with (IAW) the ARFORGEN cycle.

e. Training must be Mission Essential Task List (METL) driven and battle-focused concentrating on supporting task groups and collective tasks that meet appropriate requirements. If a unit is not sourced for assignment in a DEF, its focus is on proficiency in its Core Mission Essential Task List (CMETL); units that are sourced for assignment to a DEF focus on DMETL proficiency.

f. The post-mobilization training objective is achieving DMETL proficiency, meeting the deployment criteria established by the COCOM, and deploying as required. The training readiness criteria for deployment will be based on the strategic, operational, and tactical situation, and the deploying unit’s particular mission.

(1) Leaders at all levels must work together to plan, prepare, execute, and assess pre-mobilization and post-mobilization training. Because pre-mobilization training is inextricably linked to post-mobilization training, the pre-mobilization objective is to identify achievable, sustainable training requirements that will produce a predictable start point for post-mobilization training. Commanders must narrow the focus of pre-mobilization training in order to create and achieve realistic goals.

(2) The unit commander plans, prepares, executes and assesses training. The commander will select a specific set of METL supporting collective tasks that can be trained to standard during pre-mobilization. Those METL supporting collective tasks not selected will be deferred for post-mobilization training. The First US Army (FUSA) and associated Active Component (AC) unit will assist as required.

(3) The Yearly Training Plan (YTP) is developed to prioritize the CMETL/DMETL-supporting, collective tasks and task groups that will become that year’s training objectives, and schedule them for execution during specific Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT) periods.

Chapter 2 Responsibilities

2-1. General Training is the responsibility of the commander. Under the supervision of the next higher commander, each commander is responsible for the tactical and technical proficiency of his or her unit. This training responsibility is inseparable from and is exercised in conjunction with, other command responsibilities to ensure the ability of the unit to execute its assigned missions.

2-2. Chief, National Guard Bureau (CNGB) The Chief will:

a. Serve as the official channel of communication between the Department of the Army (DA), the State Governors and The Adjutants General (TAGs).

b. Be responsible for formulating, developing, and coordinating all policies, programs, and plans affecting the

ARNG.

c. Provide program and budget oversight in support of ARNG training requirements.

2-3. Commander, U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) The CG, FORSCOM, exercises Training and Readiness Oversight (TRO), as defined in DoD Joint Pub 1-02, over ARNG units while in a Title 32 status. In this capacity, the CG will:

a. Train and evaluate Army forces in accordance with this regulation, AR 10-87 and AR 140-1.

b. Provide trained and ready units to meet the needs of CCDRs through the management of sustainment, post-mobilization, pre-deployment, and reconstitution training. Validate that assigned units are prepared for deployment.

c. Provide input and assistance as needed to update the Army’s maneuver and weapons training strategies.

d. Provide equipment support for training programs at TASS organizations, as requested and available.

e. Act as the supported command to execute the ARFORGEN synchronization process.

f. Act as the supported command to develop and revise “Training under ARFORGEN” strategy, guidance and training templates to inform HQDA resource programming (i.e. Training Resource Model) for AC, ARNG and USAR CONUS conventional forces.

g. As HQDA Executive Agent, execute the Army’s Parent Service Validation responsibilities for deploying CONUS conventional ARNG units.

h. RC Pre-mobilization tasks. Support, upon request, the training of ARNG units in CONSUS.

i. RC Post-mobilization tasks. Establish criteria and oversee/certify predeployment training of ARNG units in

CONUS.

j. Oversee the scheduling of the Force Generation Platform (FGP) Plan to mobilize, train, and deploy (M/T/D)

ARNG units.

2-4. Commander, U.S. Army Special Force Command (USASOC) The CG, USASOC, exercises Training and Readiness Oversight (TRO), as defined in DoD Joint Pub 1-02, over ARNG SOF units while in a Title 32 status. In this capacity, the CG will:

a. Ensure that assigned forces are trained and combat ready in accordance with USASOC/ARNG Reg 350-1, AR 350-1, AR 140-1, AR 10-87, and USSOCOM Reg 350-25.

b. Approve the USASOC Mission Essential Task List (METL).

c. Approve ARNG SOF training plans and provide training guidance in coordination with NGB.

d. Establish pre-notification/mobilization and post-notification/mobilization training objectives for ARNG SOF in accordance with unit deployment priorities, schedules, missions, and resources.

e. Support ARNG SOF training execution through the direction of resource, delegation of authority, and command coordination.

f. Implement the Wartrace Program IAW AR 11-30.

g. Evaluate and report ARNG SOF training status to Commanding General, United States Special Operations

Command (CG, USSOCOM).

h. Develop and implement Special Operations (SO) unique professional development programs for ARNG SOF personnel in accordance with this and appropriate service regulations.

i. Standardize ARNG SOF tactics, techniques, and procedures.

j. Establish standards and criteria to evaluate training program effectiveness for selection, qualification, and advance skills training. (USASOC Reg 350-14)

k. Ensure ARNG SOF is integrated into Army and joint training management systems.

l. Support the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Exercise Program IAW AR 350-28.

m. Support the Combat Training Center (CTC) Program.

n. Support Overseas Deployment Training IAW AR 350-9.

o. Conduct other responsibilities IAW AR 350-1.

2-5. Director, Army National Guard (DARNG) The Director will:

a. Serve as the Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) policy adviser on ARNG training and education matters.

b. Oversees the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process for ARNG training.

c. Provide validation of ARNG pre-mobilization training to HQDA.

d. Recommend weapons qualification and training policies affecting the ARNG.

e. Ensure ARNG units train to meet pre-mobilization proficiency goals.

f. Prescribe programs to maintain physical fitness of ARNG units.

g. Coordinate actions concerning units through the Army component commanders who are responsible to train

ARNG units.

h. Coordinate with AC commanders regarding units that will participate in overseas deployment training (ODT).

i. Support the States, Territories, and the District of Columbia in the training of ARNG units.

j. Provide policy, procedures, and standards for training ARNG/Army National Guard of the United States

(ARNGUS)/Army Guard Reserve (AGR) program participants.

k. Establish peacetime military education prerequisites IAW Army regulations.

l. Recommend policy on professional career development of Soldiers in ARNG/ARNGUS.

m. Establish peacetime initial active duty for training (IADT) requirements for military occupational specialty

(MOS) producing The Army School System (TASS) courses for the ARNG/ARNGUS.

n. Represent ARNG/ARNGUS in HQDA structure manning decision review (SMDR) process.

o. Select ARNG/ARNGUS personnel to attend Army and Department of Defense (DOD) schools. TAGs will control quotas and monitor input for resident Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) courses conducted by State NCO Academies (NCOAs). They will also schedule ARNG/ARNGUS officers for Officer Candidate School (OCS), Officer Basic Course (OBC), Captains Career Course (CCC), Intermediate Level Education (ILE), and Warrant Officers (WOs) for Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS), Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC), Warrant Officer Advanced Course (WOAC), Warrant Officer Staff Course (WOSC), and Warrant Officer Senior Course (WOSSC).

p. Support peacetime training requirements for ARNG/ARNGUS Soldiers in TASS courses.

q. Manage all ARNG personnel attending non-Army schools in the Army Training Requirements and Resources

System (ATRRS).

r. Develop, in coordination with the ACOMs, policy for access, use, and management of ATRRS in

ARNG/ARNGUS.

s. Establish and provide guidance and direction to the Leadership Training Regiment and Combat Arms Training Regiment in each TASS region.

t. Oversee PPBE to support TASS.

u. Oversee PPBE for the Army Modernization Training (AMT) requirements of ARNG/ARNGUS.

v. Support compliance with the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and DOD directed acquisition position qualifications and certification requirements.

w. Establish training policy for ARNG units to meet pre-mobilization training requirements.

x. Oversee PPBE for Pre-Mobilization Training Assistance Element (PTAE) and OC/T.

2-6. Commander, First United States Army (FUSA) The CG, FUSA, acts as FORSCOM’s executive agent for Training and Readiness Oversight (TRO), as defined in DoD Joint Pub 1-02, over ARNG units while in a Title 32 status. In this capacity, the CG will:

a. Support the training of each ARNG unit in its area of responsibility and IAW priorities established in conjunction with DARNG.

b. Coordinate with FORSCOM, DARNG, and TAGs regarding AC training support to ARNG at unit home station.

c. Provide functional assistance and mobile training teams (MTT), with appropriate capability, as requested by unit commanders.

d. Provide assistance to commanders in developing command training guidance, planning training and conducting training management.

e. Coordinate Yearly Training Brief (YTB) Program with TAGs.

f. Execute responsibilities for overseas deployment training (ODT).

g. Schedule training support IAW prescribed timelines.

h. Manage training evaluations of ARNG units IAW FORSCOM Reg. 220-2.

i. Establish training program to certify OC/Ts.

2-7. The Adjutants General (TAGs) The TAGs will:

a. Command and control the ARNG units of their respective State or territory (to include the District of Columbia) prior to mobilization under Federal authority.

b. Be responsible for the training of all ARNG units within their State or territory.

c. Implement the policies and instructions contained here and ensure that training is conducted IAW Department of the Army (DA) doctrine, NGB directives, and FORSCOM training criteria.

d. Plan, program, and budget for AT, IDT, Active Duty Operational Support (ADOS), Active Guard Reserve

(AGR), and supplemental training of personnel and units under their jurisdiction.

e. Annual budget (fiscal year) requests will include consideration for all training activities, training conferences, reconnaissance, and other man-day requirements.

f. Provide management and certification of pre-mobilization training to DARNG.

g. Funds to support approved State training programs will be allotted on an annual basis by the NGB in the annual funding guidance.

h. Submit requests for support of training requirements to the CNGB, either on a case-by-case basis or as part of the program and budget review.

i. Issue Command Training Guidance (CTG) for ARNG units.

j. Review and approve the DMETLs and YTPs of ARNG units of their respective States prior to mobilization.

k. Coordinate Yearly Training Briefs (YTB) with FUSA and associated units prior to submitting AT plan to

NGB for resourcing.

l. Allocate, within capability, resources necessary to meet the Army’s training strategy.

m. Take command action on training assessments of ARNG units within the state.

n. Ensure, within capability, readiness of assigned ARNG forces.

o. Coordinate training assistance for ARNG units with FUSA and other sources, as appropriate.

p. Ensure all state ARNG units schedule and complete pre-mobilization training requirements.

2-8. Unit Commanders Unit commanders exercise command and control over those subordinate units assigned to them, and are responsible for their training. Where a Unit commander has a subordinate unit from another state assigned to his headquarters, the Unit commander’s authority is limited to TRO as defined in JP 1-02. In this situation, administrative control of the subordinate unit, including the training responsibilities listed below, is the responsibility of the subordinate unit’s State.

a. Division-level commanders exercise training responsibilities by: assigning missions, developing training guidance and master training plans, allocating the necessary resources to effectively implement training plans, and evaluating the conduct of training.

b. Brigade-level commanders provide training guidance, set training objectives, sub-allocate resources, and evaluate training.

c. Battalion-level commanders are the principal training managers and develop, coordinate, implement, supervise, and evaluate performance-oriented training programs within the guidance and resources provided by higher headquarters. They also develop specific training plans to correct training deficiencies, and coordinate resources for subordinate units.

d. Company-level commanders are the primary trainers. As such, they assist the training managers in developing training plans, and prepare, execute, and access the training program.

e. Noncommissioned officers (NCOs) are the principal trainers of individual Soldiers. Each NCO (and junior officer) must be capable of performing every task required of his or her immediate subordinates and understand the relationship between individual job requirements, SMs, and job books.

f. All commanders and leaders:

(1) Plan, prepare, execute, and assess unit training IAW current policies, rules, and regulations.

(2) Determine training and training support requirements.

(3) Reduce training detractors and personnel and unit turbulence.

(4) Ensure Soldiers train and maintain required SM task proficiency.

(5) Schedule Distributed Learning (DL) training that supports collective training.

(6) Encourage and support Soldier’s participation in self-improvement and civilian education courses, either through DL or Army Correspondence Course Program (ACCP).

(7) May allot duty time at their discretion for Soldier’s to complete self-development training.

(8) Continually assess military and DA civilian individual, unit, and organizational training status; provide timely feedback to subordinates; and make appropriate adjustments to the training program.

(9) Develop subordinate officers and NCOs to attain that level of professionalism required for currently assigned duties, and to increase their skills for subordinate duties.

(10) Ensure that, consistent with individual duty and unit mission requirements DA civilian and military subordinates are given opportunities for professional development through available education programs supplemented by unit and organizational programs.

(11) Ensure the training program includes preparation for overseas movement and that Soldier’s and units can deploy and fight as combined arms teams.

(12) Provide feedback to higher headquarters, the institution, and the training base by recommending improvements to existing training doctrine, literature, and training techniques.

(13) Insist that all training be performance-oriented and designed to correct weakness and maintain strengths.

(14) Conduct continuous individual and collective training throughout the training year.

(15) Ensure that Army-approved management tools are used, such as Digital Training Management System

(DTMS) and the Total Ammunition Management Information System (TAMIS) in order to improve training and, when appropriate, other techniques, such as scheduling prime training or cyclical periods for training and support.

(16) Implement Common Military Training (CMT) within their commands.

Chapter 3 Training and Duty Administration

3-1. General

a. Brigade and higher commands that have a Core Mission Essential Task List (CMETL) shall use their CMETL for training and assessment IAW AR 350-1, FMs 7-0 and 7-1. Once a CMETL unit is assigned a mission (usually in conjunction with assignment to a Deployment Expeditionary Force (DEF)), it develops a Directed Mission Essential

Task List (METL) IAW AR 350-1 and FMs 7-0 and 7-1. Non-CMETL units and subordinate commands of a CMETL unit will develop a Mission Essential Task List (METL) IAW FMs 7-0 and 7-1. All METLs will be approved IAW the above-cited regulations and manuals, and FORSCOM Regulation 350-4 at http://www.forscom.army.mil/pubs/Pubs/REG/r350-.pdf. Unit commanders will maintain METL task selection in the Digital Training Management System (DTMS) https://dtms.army.mil. A minimum of eighty percent of Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT) will be dedicated to training the individual and collective tasks that support the unit METL.

b. Commanders will ensure risk management is incorporated into the planning and execution of training at every level IAW FM 5-19 to aid in the risk assessment process commanders will appoint and train environmental officers at appropriate organizational levels to ensure compliance actions take place (see FM 3-34.500 or AR 200-1). This is accomplished through the preparation of Yearly Training Calendars (YTCs) that implement the Yearly Training Guidance (YTG) of the higher headquarters. Inherent to the YTC - in addition to the monthly training calendars -shall be a Risk Management matrix IAW FM 3-100.12.

(1) All units will have Force Protection (FP) as a METL task. In the field use the appropriate mission-training plan and Field Manuals for including security operations during field exercises.

(2) FP is a comprehensive security program designed to protect Soldiers, civilian employees, family members, facilities and equipment in all locations and situations. The FP program synchronizes the efforts of five security-related operations: law enforcement, physical security, information operations, combating terrorism and security of high-risk personnel (HRP). FP protects against a spectrum of threats from computer hackers to common criminals to terrorists using weapons of mass destruction.

(3) FP is an inherent command responsibility and must be fully integrated into every unit’s mission. The Army Risk Management process provides the basic principles for Force Protection planning and execution.

(4) All unit training activities will be scheduled into a comprehensive plan for each FY. This unified yearly training plan (YTP) is maintained at each echelon, State headquarters and at NGB in the DTMS. This includes annual training, inactive duty training, individual schools requirements and special training, and the associated logistical support. Units will submit to the State IDT Program Manager any changes to the IDT schedule 45 days in advance. When possible, training will be conducted to emphasize unit integrity and collective training proficiency.

Unit commanders will ensure the maximum numbers of assigned personnel are present for all scheduled training.

(5) All units will ensure that all environmental impacts and risks are analyzed, documented, and mitigated as appropriate. Additionally, units will take proper steps to minimize the environmental impacts of training.

3-2. Unit training programs

a. The ARNG standard training year will include at least 48 paid Unit Training Assemblies (UTAs) and at least 15 days of AT each fiscal year per their States’ YTG. This is referred to here as 48/15.

b. Units will not exceed these numbers without prior written approval.

c. Additional periods by type, category, and pay status may be authorized in writing by TAGs for inclusion in unit training programs and calendars.

d. Units will authorize and record all training and duty periods and days, both paid and unpaid, using prescribed reporting codes to ensure accurate personnel and budgetary accountability. Authorities and procedures for authorization for each type of training or duty are in Table 3-2 of this regulation.

e. Units newly organized or released from active duty and returned to IDT status may be authorized incrementally less than the 48/15 assemblies/days of required training.

f. The NGB will authorize in writing and will fund additional assemblies and days for use by units and individuals in accord with State training plans. Readiness Management Period (RMP), Additional Training Periods (ATP), and Additional Unit Training Assemblies (AUTA) are authorized by NGB memorandum annually with guidance on authorizations and usage.

g. Training and duty without pay or without pay and allowances are authorized in the discretion of TAG or authorized commanders not to exceed the limits in this chapter.

3-3. Minimum personnel and training standards

a. All ARNG units (except JFHQ-State, Alaska ARNG arctic reconnaissance and scout units) and training sites must attain and thereafter maintain the minimum personnel training readiness standards in table 3-1. The status of each unit relative to these minimum standards will be determined by TAGs at the end of the first complete training year (TY) after organization, conversion, major reorganization, or major relocation as a Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE)/Table of Distribution and Allowance (TDA) and at the end of each training http://www.forscom.army.mil/pubs/Pubs/REG/r350-.pdf https://dtms.army.mil/ year thereafter. Units that fail to attain or maintain one or more of the standards will be considered deficient and are subject to the actions in paragraphs 3-3 (d)(1)(a)(b).

b. As a result of the initial determination, unit status will be established as first, second, or third year level as appropriate. For example, a unit that has attained each of the minimum standards applicable to the first year’s level will be placed in the first year level and will be required to progress through successive year levels until it has attained third year level, which it will maintain in subsequent years.

c. FORSCOM or overseas commander, upon determining that an ARNG unit does not meet minimum standards set forth in this regulation, may recommend that the CNGB take one of the actions in paragraph 3-3(d)(1)(a) and (b) as applicable to deficient units. This recommendation will be forwarded through appropriate channels with an information copy to TAG.

d. Units that fail to maintain minimum standards. When it is determined that a unit is deficient in maintaining minimum standards, the CNGB may take one of the following actions in (1) below:

(1) Memorandum of deficiency at the end of the training year. If the CNGB does not consider probation appropriate, the CNGB will send a memorandum to TAG of the State concerned with information copy to the Commander, FUSA or overseas Commander recommending the responsible command authority send a memorandum of deficiency to the commander of the deficient unit with an information copy to Readiness Division, NGB-ARR.

(a) The memorandum of deficiency will specify each area in which the unit has failed to meet minimum standards and corrective actions to be taken.

(b) When a unit has received a memorandum of deficiency and, in the opinion of the CNGB, based on Inspector General (IG) reports, annual training evaluations, or other valid inspections, no significant improvement is made in the succeeding year, then the unit may be placed on probation.

(2) Place unit on probation.

(a) Memoranda placing units on probation will include-.

i. Standards that the unit has not attained or maintained.

ii. Effective date of probation and duration of probation.

iii. Date that further action will be taken if the deficiency is not corrected.

(b) Memoranda placing units on probation will be forwarded as follows:

i. copy to the TAG

ii. A copy to FORSCOM or overseas Commander concerned.

(c) At least 60 days before the end of the probation period, the CNGB will review the current status of the unit in coordination with TAG concerned. If the review indicates that the unit is no longer deficient, it will be recommended for removal from probation. If the review indicates the unit has not attained prescribed standards, consideration will be given to recommending one or more of the following actions:

i. Extension of the probation up to 1 additional year.

ii. Reorganization or conversion.

iii. Relocation.

iv. Withdrawal of Federal recognition.

(d) TAG, within 30 days after receipt of recommendations for action in (c) above, will submit to the CNGB, recommendations for the course of action to be followed. Recommendations will include:

i. The standard(s) in which the unit is deficient.

ii. Detailed justification and, when appropriate, a statement concerning impact on overall occupancy of a

Government-owned facility if unit is relocated or if Federal recognition is withdrawn.

iii. Date action should be effective.

(e) Final determination will be made by the CNGB.

Table 3-1 Minimum Training Readiness Standards End of Training Year Following Organization, Reorganization, or Conversion Category 1st Trng Year 2d Trng Year 3d Trng Year Total Unit Strength 50% of Auth 65% of Auth 80% of Auth OFF/WO Strength 50% of Auth 65% of Auth 80% of Auth Enlisted Strength 50% of Auth 65% of Auth 80% of Auth Enlisted MOS Qual 60% of Auth 80% of Auth 80% of Auth IDT Attendance Maintaining an average of 85% of assigned strength including

Constructive Attendance

Table 3-1 Minimum Training Readiness Standards End of Training Year Following Organization, Reorganization, or Conversion AT Attendance Attain 90% of assigned strength including Constructive Attendance Unit training standards for company/detachment-size units

Attaining a REDCON of at least C-3 within 3 years after being organized, reorganized, or converted

Table 3-1a Training year effectiveness a A unit that receives an unsatisfactory rating in TY effectiveness does not meet minimum standards and should be given a letter of deficiency b A unit receiving an unsatisfactory rating in TY effectiveness for 2 consecutive years will be subject to probation by the CNGB

Table 3-1b General Inspection a A unit that receives an unsatisfactory General Inspection rating does not meet minimum standards and should be given a memorandum of deficiency b A unit that receives an unsatisfactory General Inspection rating for 2 consecutive inspection cycles will be subject to probation by the CNGB

3-4. Individual readiness for training or duty Unit commanders or the senior individual present will inspect all individuals and groups at the beginning of each training period and day of duty. Individuals exhibiting signs of obvious medical, mental, or physical conditions that are likely to interfere with or be aggravated by attendance at training or duty will be referred to a military medical officer for a determination of fitness to perform training or duty.

3-5. Attachment of individuals

a. TAGs may attach individuals per NGR 600-100, NGR 600-101, and NGR 600-200 as follows:

(1) For training administration, and/or pay with or without military justice authority.

(a) To attend USAR schools, Regional Training Institute (RTI), or other special training.

(b) To attend college-level institutions at another location.

(c) For individuals whose place of duty differs from the place of duty for which the position is authorized

(e.g., division surgeon assigned to a medical battalion; place of duty-division headquarters).

(d) Individuals attached to a RTI staff and faculty.

(e) Individuals absent from the vicinity of the parent unit for an extended time.

(f) Members of the ARNG full-time recruiting force serving on AD or AGR tours.

(2) If the period of attachment is for 30 days or more, the attachment must include attachment for pay.

(3) If the period of attachment is less than 30 days, the attachment will not include pay.

(4) The use of attachment procedures will not be used to circumvent the unit IDT attendance procedures for participation in special unit training programs.

b. For training and/or administration in another State.

(1) Students attending college-level institutions in another State may be attached to a unit of another State during the academic year only with the concurrence of the State Adjutants General concerned. These individuals will train in accordance with the training program of the unit to which attached.

(2) Individuals attached to a unit in another State will process their pay entitlements through their parent units

IAW NGR 37-104-3.

3-6. Training in non-pay status

a. Battalion and higher commanders are authorized, with the consent of the individual, to order IDT non-pay assemblies to conduct or participate in appropriate training as listed in Army training and evaluation programs and special schools such as noncommissioned officer and junior leadership schools.

b. TAGs may authorize issuance of written orders or other authorization governing an IDT non-pay duty status for individuals or units volunteering to participate in DSCA programs if participation is determined to contribute to the training experience of individuals or units.

c. TAGs may authorize participation in sport parachute demonstrations for recruiting purposes provided:

(1) The State has a unit with a TOE that includes airborne status, and participants are members of that unit or on jump status, and--

(2) Participants are graduates of a US Army Airborne School; or

(3) Participants possess a valid United States Parachute Association class “C” (Advanced) or class “B”

(Intermediate) certificate, and;

(4) Participants are associate members of an established sport parachute club per AR 215-2; or

(5) Participation is limited to FTNGD-OS without pay and allowances per title 32, U.S.C. 502(f) (1) and

NGR 601-1.

(6) Demonstrations are approved by CNGB and conducted per AR 215-2, AR 360-6, AR 360-61, AR 385-

10 and NGB Pam 360-5. Active recruiting must also be performed during and after the demonstration.

d. TAGs may authorize FTNGD-OS without pay and allowances for individuals volunteering to participate in the marathon that will serve to select the State’s marathon team or other running events officially sanctioned by the State for participation by the State marathon team.

e. TAGs may authorize FTNGD-OS without pay and allowances, but with travel and per diem with the Soldiers consent. Examples are individuals required to undergo physical examinations, HIV screening, administrative boards associated with drug testing, retention, Federal recognition, UCMJ, and other administrative requirements not otherwise covered herein, and volunteering for marksmanship activities under the provision of NGR 350-6, (32 USC 318 and 319).

f. Written authorization or orders for nonpaid assemblies, FTNGD-OS without pay and allowances issued under the provisions of this paragraph will:

(1) Be issued in advance.

(2) Indicate the unit designation and location. If only a portion of the unit is to attend, only the name, grade, and SSN of each individual to be trained will be shown.

(3) Reference authorization by appropriate higher commander.

(4) Include the time, date, place, and duration of training. If the exact date is not known, the date on or about which the training is to be conducted will be shown. In such cases, an amendment will be issued to clarify the date sufficiently in advance for timely notification of personnel concerned.

(5) Be signed by or under authority of the commander.

3-7. Training and duty authorization

a. The Yearly Training Schedule is the basic method to direct unit training for all IDT types and for all individuals assigned or attached. Training schedules will contain an order worded essentially "All members of Company X, 1st Bn, 380th Infantry are ordered to attend all periods of training shown on this training schedule.”

Commanders may modify the statement to order smaller numbers of individuals listed on the training schedule such as for an RMA.

b. Other written authorizations used to direct or authorize additional periods, days of duties, or training may be used separately or in combination with training schedules.

c. Training duty will be authorized in advance of the planned activity and will include the date, time, place and training or duty to be performed.

d. Schedules, authorizations, and required documents may be prepared and distributed electronically to satisfy these requirements. Individuals who do not have access to electronic media for this purpose should be issued hard-copy documents.

e. The types of training and duties authorized are in table 3-2.

Table 3-2 Training and Duty Status Type Duty Authority ADT Active Duty for Training in active military service-- active duty 10 USC 12301(d) is used for all tours of this type under Federal control

FTNGD-TNG Full-Time National Guard Duty for Training in active service under State control

32 USC 502(f)is used for all tours of this type under STATE control

ADOS Active Duty for Operational Support in active military service-- active duty

10 USC 12301(d) is used for all tours of this type under Federal control

Table 3-2 Training and Duty Status (Continued) Type Duty Authority FTNGD-OS Full-Time National Guard Duty for

Operational Support in active service under State control

32 USC 502(f)is used for all tours of this type under State control

AGR Title 10 Active Guard Reserve in active military service -- active duty -- in connection with organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing or training the reserve components

10 USC 12301(d) is used for all tours of this type under Federal control to perform duty prescribed in 10 USC 12310

AGR - Title 32 Active Guard Reserve in Full-Time National Guard Duty in active service under State control in connection with organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing or training the reserve components

32 USC 502(f)is used for all tours of this type under State control to perform duty prescribed in 32 USC 328

AT Annual Training in active duty outside of the United States

10 USC 12301 (d) when an ARNG unit is ordered to AT outside of the United States, its territories and possessions, and the District of Columbia. On the date of departure, Soldiers will enter Title 10 status and, upon return to the US, will reenter Title 32 status. This transition listing the dates will be included in orders

AT Annual Training in Full-Time National Guard Duty

DoDI 1215.06 Encl 4

IDT Inactive Duty Training, whether paid or unpaid, in any of the several types of training in this category

32 USC 502(a) (1). The purpose may also include those in sections 316, 502(e), 503, 504, and 505

IDFH Inactive Duty Funeral Honors, whether paid or unpaid, 32 USC 114 and 115

MD Muster Duty is not authorized for the

ARNG

10 USC 12319

Muster-type Assemblies or “w/muster duty”

Members of the Inactive National Guard will be ordered to duty in the Selected Reserve once each year for muster-type activities

32 USC 303(b) and NGR 614-1

3-8. Inactive duty types There are two major types of inactive duty:

a. Inactive Duty Training (IDT), whether paid or unpaid, covers all types of training and exercises, authorized professional meetings and symposia, and extension or correspondence training, and electronic based distributed learning. The types of training periods and assemblies are described in table 3-3.

Table 3-3 Types of Training Periods and Assemblies Type No. of

Training Periods

Days Paid Retirement Points

Remarks

UTA 1 1 1 One period of not less than 4 hours MUTA-2 2 2 2 Two UTAs conducted on 1 day or on 2 consecutive days

Table 3-3 Types of Training Periods and Assemblies (Continued) MUTA-3 3 3 3 Three UTAs conducted on 2 or 3 consecutive days MUTA-4 4 4 4 Four UTAs conducted on 2, 3, or 4 consecutive days MUTA-5 5 5 5 Five UTAs conducted on 3, 4 , or 5 consecutive days MUTA-6 6 6 6 Six UTAs conducted on 3, 4, 5, or 6 consecutive days ATP 1 1 1 Limit 1 per day (except AFTP) RMP 1 1 1 Limit 1 per day. No other form of IDT may be performed on the day of an RMP.

Maximum of 30 per FY.

AFTP 1 1 1 Four authorized for primary aircrew members for conducting aircrew training and combat crew qualification training to attain and maintain aircrew flying proficiency and sustain required readiness.

Not in addition to ATPs. May not exceed 72 per FY.

AUTA-

Individual

1 1 1 For individual additional training, one UTA per day (except for parachute proficiency)

AUTA-

Unit

X X X Additional UTAs above the standard 48 prescribed for whole units or groups of individuals and unit segments may be conducted as MUTAs using the scheme above

ADLTP 1 1 1 For individual effort on electronic-based distributed learning outside of structured training when approved and directed by the commander.

b. Inactive Duty Funeral Honors (IDFH), whether paid or unpaid, is the only statuses in which members of the

ARNG that are not on active service (active duty or FTNGD) may perform Funeral Honors.

3-9. Inactive duty training periods and assemblies

a. All Federally recognized ARNG units will conduct at least 48 Unit Training Assemblies (UTAs) each fiscal year in a paid Inactive Duty Training (IDT) status except:

(1) Units newly Federally recognized and units returned to State control from a period of active duty during the fiscal year will participate in a proportionate share of the required assemblies based on the number of weeks the unit has held Federal recognition or has been under State control during the fiscal year.

(2) The CNGB may authorize a unit to conduct fewer than the minimum number of training assemblies.

Units requiring such authority will submit requests and justification through command channels to Operations Division (NGB-ARO).

b. Individuals will only participate in and be paid for 48 paid UTAs during each FY except when, due to reassignment or attachment, attendance at all ordered assemblies results in the individual attending 52 assemblies.

Regardless of the number of times the individual is reassigned or attached (including releases from an assignment or attachment); only 52 paid UTAs are authorized.

c. The Additional Flight Training Period (AFTP) is the means that ARNG Aviators gain and maintain proficiency and readiness. Rated ARNG aviators, flight surgeons, and non-aviator crewmembers on flying status are authorized additional paid IDT assemblies as Additional Flight Training Periods. State Army Aviation Officers (SAAO) and Aviation commanders at all levels should stress the critical importance of this program. The SAAOs have greater management flexibility in this program, and we encourage you to use that flexibility to meet the training readiness vision. Commanders are encouraged to strive for higher goals than the minimum of 4 hours duty and an average of 1.5 hours of flight per period. Mobilizing units are directed to maximize the use of the AFTPs to improve our night flying capability, provide aviator readiness level progressions (RL) and focus effort on the wartime mission before mobilization. The dispositive references for AFTP management are NG Supplement 1 to AR 95-1, Chapter 11 and NG Supplement 1 to TC 1-210.

d. Readiness Management Periods (RMPs), Additional Training Periods (ATPs), and Additional Unit Training Assemblies (AUTAs), as authorized in a pay status above the required 48, or proportionate share for new units, will be announced when authorized by NGB. Whether paid or unpaid, RMP/ATP will not be performed on the same day as any other Training Assembly (TA), IDFH period, or any other type of duty.

e. All units are authorized and encouraged to develop training programs using any combination of training assemblies defined in Table 3-3. No more than two UTAs may be credited for pay purposes in any one calendar day. Programs will be developed to take maximum advantage of all available outdoor training areas, should be designed to train in an environment similar to their mission assignment area, and should stress unit training at the highest level the unit is capable of conducting.

f. When units conduct training on Sunday or a member’s Sabbath, unit commanders are authorized to schedule religious services (maximum of 1 hour) as a part of such assemblies or allow members to attend a service of their faith for up to one hour.

g. Unit formations will be conducted at the beginning and end of each training day. The primary purposes of these formations are to verify attendance, ensure Soldiers seem fit to participate in duty or training or make necessary announcements. Attendance will be verified by the chain of command and recorded on DA Form 1379 or comparable format.