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Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 20310-2500 3 June 1991 Training

National Guard Regulation (AR) 350-1

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TRAINING

Summary.This regulation establishes Army National Guardguidancefor the execution of policies and proceduresfor training units not in active service. Applicability. This regulation applies to the 54 States, Territories, and the District of Columbia who executepolicies and procedures for ~'alning units of the ArmyNational Guard(ARNG) not in active military sewice. It does not apply to the Active Armyor U.S. ArmyReserve (USAR). Supplementation. Supplementation is not autho* rized without pdor approval of the National Guard Bureau (NGB-ARO-M), Washington, DC, 203102500.

Interim changes. Interim changes to this regulation are not official unless they are authenticatedby the Executive, NGB. Users will destroy interim changeson their expiration dates, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. Internal control systems. This regulation subject to the requirementsof AR 11 is not

Suggested Improvements. The proponent for this regulation is the National GuardBureau(NGBARO-M). Users are invited to send commentsand suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changesto Publications and Blank Forms) directly to NGB-ARO-M, Washington, DC 20310-2500.

Contents(Listed by paragraph number) CHAPTER1 GENERAL Purpose References Explanation of abbreviations and terms Responsibilities Mission Training philosophy CHAPTER 2 TRAINING ADMINISTRATION Inactive Duty Training AnnualTraining Schools Minimum personnel and training standards CHAPTER 3 SPECIFIC SUBJECT GUIDANCE General Medical Maintenance Training conferences CHAPTER 4 SPECIAL TRAINING PROGRAMS General Pare Key Personnel Upgrade Program 4-2 4-3 Selective Service Training National Guard Bureau Btathlon Program4-4 4-5 Army National Guard Marathon ArmyNational Guard participation in International Ski Championships AJpine for Troops (CESTA) 4-6 ArmyNational GuardInternational para4-7 chute Competition (LEAPFEST) Council International Du Sport Militaire 4-8 (CISM) Ski Championship CHAPTER 5 TRAINING SUPPORT General F~nancial Equipment MaintenanceServices Transportation Subsistence Localtraining sites (LTS) Majortraining sites (MTS) Topographic products Ammunition

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Target support for ADA Units (nonmissile) Petroleum,oil, andlubricants Other support

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[5) Command the Continental United States Armles (CONUSA). The Armywill provide assistance to the ARNG a geographical basis within CONUS, on but will not be in the resource management chain. (6) Prepare and execute plans for mobilization of ARNG units lAW the FORSCOM Mobilization and Deployment Planning System (FORMDEPS). b. State Adjutants General. State Adjutants Generalwill train all ARNG units within their state or territory. As such, TAGs will implementthe policies and instructions contained here and ensure that training is conductedaccording to DA doctrine, NGS directives, and FORSCOM tr~nlng critsr~a. In addition, State Adjutants Generalwill plan, program,and budget for AT, IDT, ADSW, AGR,and supplemental training of personnel and units under their jurisdiction. Annual budget (fls~al year) requsSts wiii in, clude C0~ide~tiSnfor ~il training ~CtivitieS; ~ining conferences, reconnal~s~nbes; ~nd bthef ma~d.~y State t~ining progra~ Will be ~ii6ttsd en an ~Sndai ba~i~ by the NGBin the aSn~ai fdnding g~idanCe, state Adjutants General should 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. c. ARNG unit~organization commenders. Training responsibilities of ARNG unit]organlzatlon commanders are contained in AR 350-1, FORSCOM/ARNGR 350-2, FM 25-3, and NGB re!n apg~pdlx A ....... 1-5. Mission a. Federal. To provide units organized, equipped, and trained to tight and win in time of war or national emergency support of the Army's war in plans. b. Federal/State. To provide units organized, equipped, and trained in the protection of life and property and the preservation of peace, order, and public safety, under competentorders of Federal or State authorities. 1-6. Training philosophy a. Training to perform the dual mission of the Army National Guardis the primary task of ArmyNational Guardunits in peacetime. Unit leaders are directly responsible for training by developing and executing soundand challenging training programs. b. Eighty percent of IDT and AT time will be dedicatedto critical soldier, leader, andcollective training.

TABLES 1-1. - Duty Status 1-2 - Tretnlng Status 2-1 - Phasesof Development Annual Training Plane 2-2 - Non-prior Service Training Program 2-3 - Minimum Personnel and Training Readiness Standards 5-1 - Determination of Number MealsWhile in of Travel Status 5-2 - Determination of Number Meals During of Assemblies

Chapter 1 General 1-% Purpose This regulation establishes guidance for the execution ~f p0iiCles and pr0ceduresfor training units of the Army Natibn~l Guard nbt in active ServiCe. conflicts in direction betweenthis regulation and others will be referred to the Chief, National Guard Bureau(CNGB),A'i-FN: NGB-ARO, resolution. for

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1-3. Explanation of abbrevtatlons and terms 9pecial terms and abbreviations used in this regulation are listed in the glossary. 1..4. Responsibilities Training is the responsibility of the commander. Each commander under the supervision of the next higher commander responsible for technical and is tactical proficiency of his/her command. This tralning responsibility is inseparable from, and exercised in conjunction with, other command responsibilities to ensure the ability of the unit to execute its assigned missions. a. FORSCOM. Commander, FORSCOM, will assist the TAGs training the ARNG. this capacin In Ity, hewill-(I) Oversee all training in the ARNG. (2) Evaluate the training of the ARNG. (3) Manage the advisory structure for Reserve Components the Army. of (4) Budget and fund Active Army support provided to the ARNG.

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¢. National Guard units are often called uponto provide military support to civilian authorities. Support civilian authorities shouldbe performed, to as much possible, before the emergency as situation exists. Such training allowsNationalGuard units to be moreeffective by reducing the needed response TABLE 1-1 DU~3' Status TYPE ADT ADSW AGR

time and using all available resourceswithin the community the maximum to extent. d. S~fetyplanning will be incorporated all levels at of command all missions/trainingandwill be adfor heredto by all members.

DUTY Active duty for training in active military service. Active duty for Special Workin active military service Active Guard/Reserveduty for members of the ARNG State status authorized in by Federal Law. Duty other than active duty for members of the ARNG State status authorized In by Federal Law. Trslning consisting of a minimum 15 days of active duty for members the ARNG of eachfiscal year.

AUTHORITY All training is conducted under Title 32 in CONUS, except for certain AGR individual (Title 10), and ADSW (Short tours 2N11, Title 10). All Overseas Deployment Training (ODT) Title 10. is

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TABLE 1-2 Traininq Status No. of training Type periods UTA 1 MUTA-2 2

Day(s} of pay 1 2

Retirement points 1 2

Remarks Notless than4 hours duration. TwoUTAsin I calendar day or on two successive days. TwoUTAsin I calendar day with UTA Coetiod 1) performed on preceding day or UTRA (period 3) on succeeding day, or 3 successive days; or any combination. Four UTAsconducted on 2 successive days, four successive days, or any combination. Four UTAsconducted on 2 successive days with UTA (period 1) performed on preceding day UTA (period 5) on succeeding day), or any combination of successivedays. Six UTAsconducted on 3 successive days or any combination of successive days, Restricted to 1 per day (except AFTP);not less than 4 hours. Restricted to I per day andnot less than 4 hours duration. Not less th~n 4 hours duretion; 1 per day (except for jump proficiency).

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Chapter 2 Training Admlnlstratlon 2-1, Inactive Duty Training. a. Inactive duty training assemblies: (1) ~l tsdamlly recognized units will conduct at least 48 UTAs each fiscal year in a paid IDT status, except that-(a) Units newly federally recognizedand units returned to State control from a pedodof active duty dudngthe fiscal year will participate in a proportionate share of the required assemblies based on the number of weeks the unit has held Federal recogn[flon or has been under State control during the fiscal year. (b) The Chief, National Guard Bureau may authorize a unit to conduct less than the minimum number training assemblies. Units requiring such of authority will submit requests and justification through commandchannels to NGB-ARO. (2) An Individual mayparticipate in and be paid for more than the maximum number of paid UTAs authorized each unit dudngthe fiscal year when,due to reassignmentor attachment, his/her attendance at all orderedassemblies results in his/her individually exceeding the unit~s maximum.Rated ARNG aviators, flight surgeons, and non-aviator crewmembere on flying status are authorized additional paid IDT assemblies (Additional Flight Training Periods (AFTP)) according to NGR (AR) 95-210. (3) RMAs,ATAsand AUTOs, authorized in a as pay status above the required 48, or proportionate share for new units~ will be announced whenauthorized by NGB,ATA/RMA will not be performed on the same day as a scheduled UTA/MUTA. (4) All units are authorized and encouragedto develop training programsusing any combination of training assemblies defined in table 1-2. No more than two UTAsmaybe credited for pay purposes in any one calendar day. Programs will be developed to take maximum advantageof all available outdoor training areas, shouldstrive to train In an environment similar to their CAPSTONE assignment area, and shouldstress unit training at the highestlevel the unit is capable of conductthg. (5) Whenunits conduct training on Sunday or the Sabbath, unit commanders are authorized to schedulereligious services (maximum 1 hour) as of part of such assemblies. (6) Unit formations will be conducted at the beginning and end of each training day. The primary purposesof these formations is to vedty attendance and make necessary announcements. Attendance will be verified by the chain of commandand recorded on DAForm1379. Constructive credit will be granted to those soldiers with other official duties.Though formations are not required in a field

environment, the chain of command will account for all personnel. ~ Funeral details are not authorized to be performed in a paid UTA status. IDT without pay is the appropdats status for units. (8) Except for Army Bands, not more than one paid UTA will be used each fiscal year for participation in parades and ceremoniesof a civic nature. (9) The State Adjutant General may approve participation in Military Suppor~ Civilian Authorito ties (MSCA)programs for ARNG units, elements, individuals in a paid drill status or nonpay duty status according to AR135-200 and as outlined below: (a) MSCA projects may be performed by entire units in conjunction with unit training whenappropriate training is derived for the entire unit and such training contributes to Federal mission readi(b) MSCA projects may be performed by elementsof a unit whenthe element represents an organized group (platoon. squad, or secflon) that normally trains together. Thetraining must contribute to the skill enhancement all group members of and to the readiness their unit. of (c) MSCA projects may be performed by Individuals whenthe project has a training benefit toward the unit's MTOE/TDA mission; e.g., medical service support. (d~ Constructivecredit for participation in the MSCA program, ~s outlined above, may be granted according to paragraph 2-1c. (10) Whendetermined appropriate by the unit commander, a maximum one UTA before and one of UTA after ATmaybe utilized for preparation for loading, unloading, care and cleaning, maintaining, inventory, etc, of the unit's equipment. (11) AUTAs authorized for officers and enare listed personnel in airborne positions assigned to airborne units, pathfinder detachments, special forces units, infantry ranger companies,long range surveillance units, or ToErrDA positions requiring the maintenanceof parachute proficiency. Theseare in addition to the normal 48 UTAs and will be allocated by NGB-ARO annually based on funding availability. The use of AUTAs for parachute proficiency should emphasize night tactical operations with combat equipmentfollowed by tactical assemblyof troops. Two AUTAsmay be performed on the same day if necessary for safety reasons. This is an exception to policy whichrestricts all other AUTAs one per day, to (12) Other AUTAs may be performed for special mission, projects, or assignments authorized in advance by CNGB. b. Attachment of IndivJdualSo (I) The State Adjutant General mayattach

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Individuals (NGR600-100, NGR 600-101, and NGR 600-200)as follows: (a) For training admlntsfration, and/or pay with or without military justice authority. /. To attend USAR schools, State military academy, other special training. or ~. To attend college-level Institutions ut another locution, 3, For individuals whose place of duty differs from the place of duty for which the position is uuthorized (e.g., division surgeon assigned to medical battalion; place of duty-division headquarters). ~_. Individuals attached to a State military academy staff and faculty. 5. Individuals absent from the vicinity of the parent unit for an extendedtime. .~ Members the ARNG of full-time recruiting force serving on ADor AGR tours. (b) If the pedodof attachment is for 30 days or more, the attachment must include attachment for pay. (c) If the period of attachmentis less than 30 days, the uttachmentwill not Include pay. (d) The use of attachment procedures will not be used to circumvent the unit IDT attendance proceduresfor participation in special unit training programs. (2) For fralning and/or admintsfration in another State. (a) Students attending college-level institutions in another State maybe attached to a unit of another State dudr~g th e ucadem!~year only with the concurrence of the State Adjutant General concemed.Individuals so attached will train in accordancewith the training programof the unit to which attached. (b) Individuals attachpd to a unit in another State will process their pay entitlements through their parent unit (NGPam (AR) 37-104-3). c. Training authorization. Authorization of pay, entitlement to retirement points, and any claims or benefits arising as a result of military service require documentaryevidence that the individual was in a duty status us authorized by Federal law or mgulafions. Accordingly, to protect the interests of the individual and those of the government commanders will issue written orders or letters of authority governing training in a pay or nonpayduty status in advance such training. of (1) The issuance of the training ashedutsin udvance satisfies the requirements for adequatewdtten authorization, provided the date, time, and place of each UTAis Indicated thereon and such schedules are Issued In the form of an order containing a phrase wordedessentially as follows: "All members of Company 1st Bn, 380th Infantry are hereby orX,

derad to attend all periods of training shown this on training schedule." (2, I The schedule will be posted in a conspicuous place so all membersof the unit may be informed in advanceof the necessarydetails pertaining to unit training. d. Unit Truining Assembly, Scheduled Training Assembly, and Rescheduled Training Assembly. (1) All ARNG memberswill participate in at least 48 Unit Training Assemblies(UTA) each fiscal year. All training activities of a unit will be ashedutsd into a comprehensive that will depict all training plan activities uctually taking place. Whenpossible, training will be conductedwith complete entities to emphasizeteamwork and unit integrity. Unit commandersare specifically encouragedto ensure that the maximum number of personnel are present for scheduled mandutory training (weaponsqualification, physical fitness training, field training exercise, etc,). All elements the unit must be included in the of series within 30 consecutive days from the date the first element performs duty. This procedure will provide the accountability of personnel according to NGR (AR) 680-1. Attendance may be substituted outlined herein. (2) Scheduled Training Assemblies. Training can be conducted at times and or places other than at the Unit Training Assembly individuals or parts by of the unit. The unit has 30 consecutivedays to have all parts or individuals complete the assembly. The time starts whenthe 1st individual or part performs a Scheduled Training Assembly; The minimumperiod of training for a Scheduled Training Assemblyis 4 hours. Scheduled Training Assemblies may be authorized by the unit commanderto facilitate training and the accountability of individuals who perform duty as directed by the commander. Personnel will be accounted for lAW NGR (AR) 6801. (3) Rescheduled Training Assemblies. Scheduled training that cannot be conducted due to changing circumstances and requirements will be cancelled and/or rescheduled. Examplesare-(a) When soldier's regular scheduledtraina ing assembly is preemptedby higher headquarters demands, e.g., conferencesor special work. (b) A training resource is not available planned; e.g., equipment, training area, supported unit, or training assistanceteam. (c) Training that cannot be conducted due to an act of God, civil disturbance, or other compelling

Rascheduled Training Assemblies must be accomplished within the 30 consecutive days established by law. If this Is not possible or if there is funding

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constraints, the soldier or soldiers affected will be given constructive attendance for the drill that is missed. NOTE:This policy on Scheduled Training Assemblies and Rascheduled Training Assemblies does not effect the current policy covering Equivalent Training (ET). (Refer to para 2-1d(7). 1,4,1 Excusedabsence includes failure to attend scheduled assemblies or training pedods due to unforeseen emergency situations of a personal nature. The authority to grant an excused absence rests with the unit commander acting commander or and will not be delegated. Certification and/or affidavits maybe required as deemedappropriate by the State Adjutant General. 1,5,1 Leave of absence during pregnancy and postnatal periods of pregnancywill be according to AR 135-91. 1,6,1 Unannounced training and strength validation visits will be madeby higher headquarters to each company/battery/troop size unit. The purpose of these visits is to evaluate training, assure that proper attendance taking procedures are being followed, and to provide any assistance needed. (7) Equivalent Training (ET). Whenan indivlduai misses the regularly scheduledperiod of struction or duty due to unforeseen emergency situations of a personal nature, the training maybe madeup with pay according to the following guid(a) No more than four periods may be made up with pay during the fiscal year. (b,1 ETwill be of a similar nature andquality to that which was missed. ET will be appropriate to and enhance the ability of the individual to accomplish the duties of the position to whichassigned. (c,1 ET must be performedin uniform within 60 calendar daysafter the missedpedodof instruction. 1,d) ET must be at least equal in duration to that which was missed. (e,1 Accounting for personnel performlng ET will be according to NGR (AR) 680-1. (t) ET will not be granted for assemblies missed due to ADT. (5,1 Members the ARNG required to atof are tend IDT assemblieswlth'their units unless excused as outlined above or granted constructive attendance under this regulation by the State Adjutant General, or his/her designated commander. Constructive attendance maybe used to satisfy unit attendance and strength requirements. An individual may be credited with constructive attendance as provided below: (a) When away from his/her unit attending a course of instruction at any Armyservice school, Army area school, or other special military training or

duty that enhances hls/her value to military service; e.g., ADTwith or without pay and allowances, IDT with pay and special tours, or military occupational spanlaity/speciaity skill identifier (MOS/SSI) related training courses conducted by civilian instruction/organizations as determinedappropriate by the State Adjutsnt General. (b) When hospitalized or incapacitated as a result of line of duty Injury/illness. (c,1 When .appointed a candidate for admission to one of the service academies,whenpreparing for the examination for entrance to the service academy, or when in attendance at a recognized civilian preparatory school. (d) When awayfrom the unit participating IDT assemblies as a student, staff, or faculty member of the State military academy the sameState of in lieu of training with the unit of assignment.Such members entitled to pay only as prescribed for are the State milltary academy(NGR(AR) 37-104-3}. Personnel participating with e State military academyof another State may be attached, but not for pay purposes. (e) When awaiting IADT or conditional release from the ARNG. e. Training in nonpay duty status. (1) Battalion and higher commanders are authorized to order IDT nonpayassemblies to conduct appropriate training as listed in Armytraining and evaluation programs and special schools such as noncommissioned officer and junior leadership schools. I"2,1 State Adjutants General mayauthorize issuanceof written orders or other authorization govemlng an IDT nonpay duty status for individuals or units volunteering to participate In MSCA programs underthe provisions of AR135-200,if parlJcipation is determinedto contribute to the training experience of individuals or units. 1,3,1 State Adjutants Generalmayauthorize participation in sport parachutedemonstrationsfor recruiting purposesprovided: (a) The State has a unit with a TOEthat includes airborne status, and participants are members that unit or on jump of status, and 1,b,1 Participants are graduates of a US Army airbome school, (c) Participants possessa valid United States ParachuteAssociation class "C" (advanced) or class "B" (intermediate) certificate, and (d) Participants are associate members of established sport parachute club lAWAR 215-2. (e,1 Participation is limited to ADSW without pay and allowances lAW title 32, U.S.C. 502f and NGR (AR) 601-1.

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(f) Demonstrations are approved by CNGB and conducted lAW AR 215-2, AR 360-6, AR 360-61, AR 385-10 and NGBPam360-5. Active recruiting must also be performed during and after the demonstration. (4) State Adjutants General may authorize ADSW without pay and atlowances for individuals volunteering to participate in the marathon that will serve to salect the State's marathonteam or other running events officially sanctioned by the State for participation by the State marathon team. (5) State Adjutant Generals may authorize ADSW without pay and allowances, but with travel and per diem with the soldiers consent. Examples are individuals required to physical examinations, HIV screening, administrative boards associstsd 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). (6) Written authorization or orders for nonpald assemblies or ADSW without pay and allowances issued under the provisions of this paragraph will(a) Be Issued in advance. (b) Indicate the unit designation and location. If only a portion of the unit is to attend, onty the name, grade, and SSANof each individual to be trained will be shown. (c) Reference authorization by appropriate higher commander. (d) 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 amendmentwill be issued to clarify the date sufficiently in advancefor timely notification of personnel concemed. (e) Be signed by or under authority of the commander. f. RMAs, ATAa, AUTAs. ATAs, RMAs, and AUTP=s authorized by NGB are letter annually. Guidance on authorizations and use of these will be conrained in NGBmemorandum. g. Nonprior service personnel training program. (1) This training programis designed for nonprior service personnel (NPS) who have not yet departed for their IADT.This training is intendedto introduce them to the military environment and ease their adjust~ment to active duty. OnceNPSpersonnel have completed the training program, they should be used in their requested MOS muchas as passible until departurefor their IADT. (2) NPSpersonnel are limited to the following paid IDT assembliesbefore reporting to IADT:

(a) High school graduates, or bonafide high school seniors - 36 IDT assemblies or 270 consecutive days pdor to entry on IADT. (b) Non-high school graduates (other than bonaflde high school seniors), GED holders or HSjuniors - 12 IDT assemblies 90 daysprior to entry on or IADT. (c) Oncean individual enters into an IDT psy status, he/shewill remainin that status until oneof the limits in (a) or (b) above, as applicable, reached. (3) The program should be conducted on consolidated basis where practical. The 36-hour training programshownin table 2-2 is a guide with suggested references designed to be presented on 3 weekends, scheduling 12 hours of instruction on each MUTA-4.Rexibility and imagination are encouraged In adopting the training program to local training conditions. Maximum use should be made of integrated and concurrent training. 2-2, Annual Training a. Planning for annual training (AT). Planning for AT, to include all administrative and logistical support, Is the responsibility of the State Adjutants General. NGB Pare 350-1 contains detailed instructions for preparing the State AT plan. Implementation of the AT plan for each training year will start I Octoberannually or uponreceipt of approval by the CNGB. b. Training Authority. Each ARNG unit or group of uriits in a State will be assigned training authority a numberto identity it in the State AT plan in accordance with NGB Pare 350-1. The assigned training authority number, when approved by NGB, Is the authority for the State Adjutant Generalto publish the necessary orders to place the units and personnel assigned or attached to those units in an AT status. This training will normally be conductedas unit training; however,this authority includes those individuals who must be ordered to duty at a time and place other than that of the unit in order to receive specialized training; e.g., State Officer Candidata/NCOprograms, Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) training, and Communication Security (COMSEC) training. The au~ority number will be cited in all permanent orders as applicable. c. Attendance-units. All federally recognized units will conduct at least 15 days of AT each year, except as indicated below: (1) Upon written request citing exceptional circumstances, units maybe excused from partialpatlon In AT by the CNGB acting for the Secretary of the Army. (2) Whenunits are returned to State control from acti~ra Federalservice, required participation in

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AT during the 12-monthperiod after the date of return will be determinedby the CNGB coordination In with other interested agencies. (3) Unite, such as the Division Support Command, that normally provide support to several other units during AT, are authorized to conduct incremented AT In order to provide the required support. Unite or individuals will not be authorized a second AT period for this purpose except when sufficiently justified or when an incremented AT period cannot provide the required support, and the secondperiod is approvedin the State's AT plan (4) ARNG units split between two or more States should, wherefeasible, conduct AT as an entire unit at least onceeverythree years. (5) All units exceeding15 days AT will require NGBapproval. d. Attendance-Individual. All personnel will participate in at least 15 daysof AT, including necessary travel time, each year except as Indicated below: (1) Guardsmenwho are in the final year of ready reserve obligation may be exempt from participation In annual training under the provisions of U.S,C. 270(A), 32 U.S.C. 502(A), and public 82-156. (2) Entisted personnel whoare waiting to begin or who have not completedtADT will not be required to attend AT. Individuals who have completed phase I of the split training opfion may,with the consentof the individual and the unit commander,attend AT providedthat it doesnot interfere with phaseII split training option. Individuals returning from IADT within 30 days of the start of AT maybe granted const~ucfive credit if excusedby proper authority. (3) Personnel whose ETS occurs during ATwho definitely are not extending their enlistment will be excused from AT. They will be discharged on their scheduled ETS date. (4) All full-time recruffing force personnel (FTRF)are exempt from attending AT with their units. Constructive Attendance(CA) will be authorized. (5) Authorized absencemay only be granted to those personnel certified by a medical doctor as temporarily medically unfit to attend AT or to those with substantially documented personal short-term hardships when approved by the State Adjutant General. No CAis authorized, (6) Federally recognized State Adjutants General and their staffs may attend AT with the Army organization of their respective States in a year-round or Incremented AT status dudng dates specified in published orders, provided the total time for pay purposes, including travel, does not exceed the numberof days authorized. This prevision also applies to Commanders staff membersof and organizations that train at different sites or during dlf-

terant training periods in visiting the AT sites of their subordinateunits. (Z) ARNG tanhnicians/AGR personnel will attend AT with the unit to which they are assigned or attached, in their MTOE/TDA military capacity. (8) With the concurrence of the State Adjutant General, Inactive National Guard (ING) personnel mayattend AT on a voluntary basis, and are encouraged to do so. They must be placed in an active status lAW NGR 614-1 while attending AT. Pay for ING personnel will be from AT funds authorized the State. Additional AT funds or man-daysare not authorized for ING AT pay. USAR Ready Reserve Mobilization Reinforcement Pool (RRMRP)personnel and ROTC cadets participating in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) may be ordered to with the ARNG unite by the Commander, RCPAC, or other appropriate commander concerned. (9) While in AT status, personnel may be ordared to special duty, attend service schools or may be attached to units other than their own. Unit commanders responsible for the maintenance of are appropriate records to ensure that all assigned personnel participate in 15 days of AT each fiscal year, except those authorized constructive a~endanceor excused by proper authority. Constructive attendance mayinclude: (a) Whena minimumof 15 days training is served with State Military Academies, USAR schools, an element approved by CNGB, ROTC cadet attending advance camp(SMP), Army service school, and special training activity that enhances the member's value to the military service. (b) When hospitalized or incapacitated as a result of line-of-duty (LED)injury or illness. These individuals will not attend ATunless fully returned to duty by certificate of competent medical authority. (c) Whenan individual has been appointed a candidate for admission to one of the service academies and is preparing for admittance to the academy attending a recognized civilian or miliby tary preparatory school. (d) When individual attends a course of inan struetlon at an Army service school, Army area school, or USAR school at a fime other than the reguIsrAT period of the student's parent unit. The course of instruction must be at least 15 days duration and enhance individual's value to the military service. the (e) Whenattending AT with other than Individual's assigned unit subject to the assurance by the receiving unit that the individual will be ~aining in his/her duty MOS. (10) Personnel, except those participating with the State Military Academy (SMA), wilt normally attend AT with their unit of assignment. Each member of the ARNG authorized to attend only one AT peis riod, except when otherwise specifically approved

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in advanceby NGB.As an exception, additional periods of AT arc authorizedin the following instances: (a) Enlisted personnel and warrant officers who are qualified and accepted as officer candidates mayattend AT with their unit of assignment before starting the SMAAT periods and then the SMA during the samefiscal year. They maynot attend their unit AT periods after first attending SMA AT periods, except SMAgraduates who have been commissionsor awardedcertificates of eligibility mayattend AT with their new unit and the SMA during the same fiscal year. (b) Individuals who have attended AT with their unit andare later reassigned anotherunit that to has not attended AT mayattend with the newunlt of assignment when approved by the State Adjutant General. (c) Individuals mayparticipate in Overseas Deployment Training (ODT)(Title 10) status as of a unit cell (element) upon approval of NGB. Participation by unit cells in ODT/rcadiness exercises, and/or in performance of contingency mission training with CAPSTONEgaining commands, lAW AR 350-9, must be approved by NGB. (d) Individuals mayattend an additional AT period, whenauthorized by NGB,to participate in special training programsdesigned to cantdbuts to the improvement unit readiness. of (e) All AMEDDpersonnel assigned temporary TDApositions in State headquarters will be placed in year-round training status and will attend AT at tho discretion of the State Adjutant General. e. Year-Round Annual Tralnlng. Year-round AT should be performed by units that require personnel to conduct AT from time to time throughout the year in varythg time periods that will total 15 days for the fiscal year. Safety briefings should be held at least quarterly for units performing year round AT lAW AR 385-10o (1) Unite that normally mayconduct year-round training are(a) State HHD,and STARC. (b) Training Site units~ (c) Public Affairs Detachments. (d) Army Bands. (2) The following units may perform incremented AT in order to provide maximum on-the-job tratning for hard-skill MOS personnel and to provide support for the overall ARNG program: (a) Combat service support units and organizations such as the Aviation Classification and Repair Activity Depot, Army Aviation Support Facility, Army Flight Activity, Mobilization and Training Equipment Site, and Consolidated State Maintsnance Shop.

(b) ADP units. (c) Military Intelligence units. (=QRear Operations Centers (RAOC). (e) Medical units. (f) Special forces units. f. Responsibility of the unit commander. Unit commanders will be rcsponsible for individual or group inspection of all personnel under their commandImmediately before departure for AT. ARNG Individuals exhibiting signs of obvious medical, mental, or physical conditions that are likely to interfere with or be aggravated by attendance at AT wilt be referred to a military medical officer for a determination of fitness to perform AT. g. Additional man-day support for AT. (1) All man-days requircd for support of AT must be justified in the State's AT plan. (2) Guidelines for ARNG annual training support man-days are provided in NGBPam 350-1. The numberof support man-daysutilized will not exceedtotal allocation. (3) Pra~camp/aite reconnaissance, advance/rear detachment, and admlnistrative/logistical support man-daysare not authorized for units conducting year-roundtraining. (4) Man-days required for travel. Units or ceils movingto and from the AT site maybe authorized by CNGB exceed the 15 day AT period as follows: to (a) Untta that require 12 hours or less actual travel time during a given 24-hour period, exclusive of meal stops, to reach the TS will be authorized the normal 15 days AT period. (b) Units that require more than 12 hours travel fime and will bivouac overnight will be authorized one additional man-dayfor each 12 hours of travel time per 24 hour period and night bivouac; e.g., if a unit requires 30 hours driving time to reach the TS and bivouacs 2 nights enroute, 2 additional days would be authorized. 2-3. Schools In addition to IDT and AT, personnel mayparticipate in additional training by attending schools and other training programs. NGR 351-1 sets policies and procedures for ARNG personnel for Individual Military Education and Training (IME~. This regulation should be consultad for information on Service, A/my Area, USARF, DoD, USAF, Vo-Tach, and Individual ReadinessTraining .Schools, as welt qualification training courses. 2-4. Minimumpersonnel and training standards All ARNG unit (except State headquarters and headquarters detachments, Alaska ARNG arctic reconnaissance and scout unite, and training site

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TDAs)must attain and thereafter maintain the minimumpersonnel training readiness standards outlined in table 2-3. The status of each unit relative to these minimum standards will be determined by the Adjutants General at the end of the first complete training year (TY) after organization, conversion, major reorganization, or major relocation as an MTOE/TDA t~oop program unit and at the end of eachtraining year thereafter. Units failing to attain or maintain one or moreof the standards will be considered deficient and are subject to the aefions in paragraph2-4o. a. As a result of the initial determination, unit status will be estebiished 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 level will be placedin the first year level and will be required to progress through successive year levels until it has attained third year level, whichit will maintain in subsequent years. b. FORSCOM overseas commander, upon deor termining that an ARNG unit does not meet minimum standards set forth in this regulation, mayrecommendthat the Chief, National Guard Bureeu take one of the actions in paragraph 2-4c applicable to deficient units. This recommendation will be forwerdedthrough appropriate channels with an informafion copy to the State Adjutant General. c. Unit failing to maintain minimumstandards. When is determined that a unit is deficient in it maintaining minimum standards~ the Chief, National Guard Bureaumaytake one of the following actions in (1) below: (1) Letter of deficiency at the endof the training year. If the Chief, National GuardBureaudoes not consider probation appropriate, a letter will be forwarded to the Adjutant General of the State concerned with Information copy to the appropriate CONUSA overseas commander recommending or the responsible generalofficer send e letter of deficiency to the commander the deficient unit with of an information copy to NGB-ARR. (a) Letter of deficiency will specify each area in which the unit has failed to meet minimum standards, andcorrecfive acfions to be taken. (b) Whena unit has received a letter of deficiency and, in the opinion of the Chief, National Guard, based on Inspector General reports, ennual training evaluations, or other valid inspections, no significant improvement is made in the succeeding year, that unit may be placed on probation. (2) Place unit on prebation.

(a) Letters placing units on probation will Include-~ Standardsthet the unit has not ettained or maintained. 2. Effective date of probation and duret~on of probation. 3_. Deta that further action will be taken if the deficiency is not corrected. (b) Letters placing units on probation will be forwarded as follows-/./_o Two copies to the State Adjutant General. 2° Two copies to FORSCOM overseas or commander concerned. (c) At least 60 days before the end of the probation period, the Chief, National GuardBureau will review the current status of the unit in coordination with the State Adjutant General concerned. the review indicates that the unit is no If longer deficient, it will be recommended removal for 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 ecfions: /./_. Extension of the probation up to 1 additional year. 2. Reorganization or conversion. ~. Relocation. 4. Withdrawal of Federal recognition. (d) The State Adjutant General, within days after receipt of recommendafions action in for (e) above, will submit to the Chief, National Guard Bureau, his/her recommendations for the course of astion to be followed. Recommendations will include-1o The standard(s) in which the unit is deficlenL ~., Detailed justification and, whenappropriate, e statement concerning impact on overall occupancy of a Government-owned facility if unit is relocated or if Federal recognition is withdrawn. 3. Date acfion shoaid be effective. (e) Final determination will be madeby the Chief, National GuardBureau.

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TABLE 2-1 Phases of the Development Annual Training Plan Phase Responslblli|y State Adjutant General

Action 1. Determines training needs of each unit within the State based on: a. Wartimemission. b. Premobillzation Objectives. c. Present training status. d. Specific t~alnlng requirements. e. Pdority of unit. 2. Developstentative training site and date schedulefor each unit within the State basedon-a. Training andlogistical needsof eachunit within the State. b. Coordination with appropriate TS commanders, installation commanders,and other Reserve Component and Active Armyagencies. 3. Submits AT schedule plan to the appropriate CONUSA] WESTCOM/6th Div (Lt) for review and coordinafion, INF

CONUSA/WESTCOM 6th lnf Div (Lt)

1. Should conduct AT scheduling conference which all interested headquarters and agencies attend. 2. Publishes TS and dates for all ARNG units scheduledas a result of the AT schedulingconference. 3. Conductsevaluation requirements 4. AssurasACsupport for ARNG units.

III

Training Site Commanders

1. Conduct a precamp Commanders conference at which: a. All interested headquartersand agencies attend. b. Training site support requirementsthat will support the programmed training and accomplish AT objectives are determined.

IV

State Adjutant General

1. Develops AT plan based on guidance contained in this regulation, FORSCOM/ARN 350-2, and NGBPare G Rag 350-1 2. Ensuresall AT training sites and dates are coordinated with CONUSA/'WESTCOM/6thDiv (Lt). Inf 3. Submits AT support plan to NGB-ARO-Y.

V

Chief, National Guard Bureau

1. Approves, disapproves, or modifies AT support plan based on--

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TABLE2-1 -- Continued Phases of the Development

Annual Tralnln~Plan
Phase Resoonslbllltv Acttorl a. Appropriatenessof training lAWcurrent policy, programs, regulations (e.g., partnership program)funding availability, and transportation requirements. b. Compliancewith current programs, directives, and requirements. (See phase I above). 2. Coordinates appropriate administrative support and transportation requirementsbasedon availability of funds. 3. Returns approved/modified AT plan to State Adjutant General 4. Monitors AT performance.

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State Adjutant General

1. Supe~isesATexecution as approved. 2. Manages funds to ensure that sufficient funds are available to support the approvedAT support plan. (Requests additional funds from NGB reports unusedfunds or to NGB.) 3. Implements AT support plans. 4. Submits necessary changes to AT support plan to NGB or approval after coordination with the CONUSA/ WESTCOME6th DIv (Lt). Inf 5. Ensuresapproval transportation requests are coordinated with NGB-ARO-Y prior to execution.

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TABLE 2-2 Nonprlor Service Tralnlnq Sub|ect

Proqram Hours 10 Reference

Troop Information and indoctrination

Achievements& Traditions of the Armyand the National Guard

(2)

DA Pam 130-2 "Always Ready Always There" ~/) National Guard Almanac TRADOC PSI 21-114 annex C, app 5 BCT (~J). AR 500-50 and AR 500-50,

The Role and Purpose of Disturbances, Guardas a Civil Disaster Relief Fome Military Courtesy & Customs

(2) (2)

"Our Hedtage in Pdde" Commander's Bdefing #3 (note 3) TRADOC PSI 21BCT 114 annex C, app 1, TRADOC PSI 21-114, annex C, app BCT 10 State Militew Code "Beyond the Army Door-ARNG Educational System", Commander's Bdeting #4

Militery Justice (Federal and State

Troop Information Education

~/),)
"You'll only miss me whenI'm GoneBenefits" Commander's Bdeting #7 ~_/). Commanders Time (Used for Admin Processing, etc.) GeneralMilitary Subjects Drill and Ceremonies

(1) 26 (10) (2)

None

FM 22-5 TRADOC BCT, PSI 21114, annex C, app 1, pedods 1 thru 8. TO 21-11, Pocket Medic Emergency First Aid for Soldiers DACir 40-80-1 TBMED FM21-11, First Aid for 175 Soldiers TRADOC PSI 21-114 annex BCT C, app 16. FM21-3, Field Hygiene FM21-5, Guard Duty NGR 600-200 (.~/) and NGR (AR) 601-1

Rrst Aid

Field Hygiene& Sanitation Interior GuardDuty Recruiting and Retention Physical Secudty of Weapons and Sensitive Items

(1) (2) (1) (1)

NGR 190-11, FM19-30, Physical Security

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TABLE2-2--Contlnued Nonprior Service Trainlnq Proqram Subject Maintenance, Supply Economy,Cost Consciousness Mechanical Training of individual Weapon (dfls and pistol M1911A-1) Pistol 9me

Hoers

Reference NGBPare 710-1 and MF 21-1152, "The Late Company (28 rain). B" FM 23-9, FM 23-3, FM 23-30 TRADOC BCTPOt 21-114, annex M-16 C, app 18, periods I FM21-20, Physical ReadinessTraining. TRADOC BCT POI 21-114 annex C, app 3 ~/), AR 670-1. AssignmentDetails, and transfers to ARNG Airborne and Special Forces Units FM 21-20, Physical ReadinessTraining TM57220, Technical Training of Parachutists Guidefor Airborne Students. (Available from Instructional Material Support Branch, ATTN: ATSH-SE-AWT-SD USAISFort Banning, GA31905.

(2) (3) (3)
(1)

Physical Fitness Training Identification and Wearingof Military Uniforms

Pre-AirborneSchoolTraining (6/) Forces Units FM

NOTES: 11 NGB film (27 minutes} available from the State public affairs officer. States should follow up the film with detailed briefing on specific State units and a tour of the Stats museum. ~_/ The TRADOC Basic CombatTraining POI, dated October 19g0, contains lesson plans for the indicated subjects. It Is available fromthe State training officer. 3_/ Commander's Briefing is a slide scdpt package developed by NGB-PA. With questions and answers, it lasts about 20-30 minutes. It is dis~buted to each company size unit. 4_/ Appropriate State regulations and applicable publications. 5_1 Physical fitness training and identification ARNG personnel at BCT. and wearing of military uniforms are identified weaknesses of

~ Pre-airborne school training is designed to prepare personnel scheduled to attend the basic airborne course (and if required, Spesiai Forces, Ranger,or Pathfinder courses) by rigorous physical and psychological testing and toughening.Units requiring only airborne training should administer to the recruit the ArmyPhysical Fitness Test (APFT)at each paid or nonpaid MUTA-4 he/she attends before departure for IADT. NPS welt as prior service personnel scheduled to attend the Special Forces or Ranger course after BT and/or airborne training should be administered the Ranger/Special Forces Physical Fitness Qualification Test in lieu of the APFT. Testing for the Special Forces applicant should include the 50-meterswimin fatigue shirt, trousers, and combat boots (when possible). Those Individuals who cannot pass the swim test should participate remedial water survtvat training in accordance with appendix C, FM21-20.

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TABLE 2-3 Minimum Personnel

Trainino

Readiness Standards End of Training Year Following Organization, Reorganization, or Conversion 2dTY 65%of Auth 65%of Auth 65%of Auth 80%of Assn 3d and Subseouent 80%of Auth 80%of Auth 80%of Auth 80%of Assn TY

Total Unit Strength OFF/WO Strength Enlisted Strength Enlisted MOS Qual IDT Attendance* AT Attendance Unit Training Standards for Company/Detachment Size Units.

50%of Auth 50%of Auth 50%of Auth 60%of Assn

Maintain an average of 85% assigned strength. of Attain 90% attendance of assigned strength.

Attain a training REDCONat least C-3 within 3 years after being of organized, reorganized, or converted.

*Constructive attendance included. Training year effectiveness. a. A unit that receives an unsatisfactory rating in TY effectiveness does not meet minimum standards and shouldbe 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.

General Inspection. a. A unit that receives an unsatisfactory General Inspection rating does not meet minimum standards and should be given a letter of deficiency. b. A unit that receives an unsatisfactory GeneralInspection rating for 2 consecutiveinspection cycles will be subject to probation by the CNGB.

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Chapter 3 Specific Subject Guidance 3-1. General This chapter pmvidosguidance in specific areas of both individual andcollective training. a. Military Support to Civilian Authorities (MSCA). (See guidance contained in NGR 500-1) b. Civil Disturbance Training (CD TNG). (See guidance contained in NGR 500-1) c. Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Operations. (See guidance contained in NGR 5001) d. Military Support to Civil Defense (MSCD) and Land Defense of CONUS (LDC). (See guidance contained In NGR 500-1) e. Counter-Terriorism Training and Operations. (See guidance contained in NGR 5001) 3-2. Medical Mandatoryformal training is required for the award for medical MOB on-the-job training maynot be and substituted. Medical MOBmay be awarded by any agency as specifically authorized by the Commandant, Academyof Health Sciences, or the Commander, MILPERCEN. 3-3. Maintenance

programsfor the ReserveComponents, the use of is Regional Training Sites - Maintenance (RTS-M) various locations throughout CONUS. 3-4. Training Conferences Training conferences, training seminars, training workshops, or other similar meetings maybe conduoted as a result of State requirements, CAPSTONE planning requirements, or at the request of Active Army commanders or agencies (FORSCOM, TRADOC, AMC, WESTCOM,CONUSA, NGB,etc). Attendance at each meeting will be supported from available funds allocated to the State. The Intent of the event must result in the improvement of training or readiness. State Adjutants General are encouraged to determine the man-day requirements needed to support State requirements and those resulting from Active Army-sponsored conferences. Attendance at such conferences must be approved in advanceby the CNGB, eitheras part of the State operating budget or on a case-by-case basis.

Chapter 4 Special Training Programs 4-1. General This chapter bdefly describes the more widely used programs to improve ARNG personnel and units proficiency. Except where noted, the basic references for these programs are AR 351-1 and this regulation. The POCWill be NGB-ARO-Y, except where noted. This POC shoald be contacted for new programsneededto meet training objectives. 4-2, Key Personnel Upgrade Program (KPUP). a. The goal of KPUP to enhance the military is expertise of ARNG personnel through practical key experience their duty spscialitios. in b. The objectives of KPUP to-are (l) Contribute to the professional development and build personal confidence of ARNG key persennel. (2) Build, maintain, and demonstratethe tastical and technical individual skills of ARNG perkey (3) Foster the Total Armypolicy through shared training experiences among AC, USAR and ARNG personnel. c. A~I ARNG individuals are eligible to participate. d. State Adjutants General will determineindividuals eligible to participate. Guidelinesfor participafion are:

a. Intermediate Direct Support. Units will provide support to specific systemsand their auxillary equipment during IDT and AT commanders must establish a positive intermediate (DS) maintenance training program to effectively train these units. b. Intermediate General Support. The fundamental purpose of these units is to support the theater supply system through repair of components and DXitems. Maintenance this level will be job at or production-line operations, as appropdata, and will be performed by modular units composedof commodity oriented platoons. Theseunits will organize teamsto perform an area support role. Training programs for intermediate (GS) units must key improving Individual MOB proficiency and sustainment skills while also enhancing maintenancemanagement and leadership skills in CAPSTONE commandand control units. Training opportunities can be enhanced best by assigning live missions to maintenance units during IDT and AT. A new concept, which is the part of the maintenance training

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(1) Individuals will participate In their assigned duty MOS. (2) Individuals will train either in place of or alongside a counterpart AC/RC incumbent. (3) Preference Is to individuals from combat and combat support units training under tactical field conditions andto individuals with a hard skill or hard-to-train technical MOS tmlntng In a nontactlcal environment. (4) MTOE squads, sections,teams, and crews mayparticipate. (5) KPUP also be used to increase individmay ual training through a structured on-the-job training(SOJT) program with an AC sponsor. (6) Training under KPUP subject to manday is limitation of NGR 37-111. e. Coordination of KPUPparticipation should occur at the lowest practical level. All OCONUS KPUPmust be approved by NGB-ARO-Y,prior to any coordination. NGB will establish and coordinate centrally-managed OCONUS KPUPfor certain spacia~ties. NGB-ARO-Y coordinate programstrucwill ture and management with OCONUS commands andstates. 4-3, Selective Service Training

4x7.5kmrelay team race. These events mquira participants to ski cross-country trails, while stopping four times to fire at small disk targets on a 50 meter range. For each target missed a blathlete is mquirsd to ski a penalty loop before continuing the race. Fastest times determine winners. Awardsare given to top individual and teamfinishers. b. National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championships are conducted annually with Minnesota and Vermont serving as host states on an alternating basis. States hold tryoutslcompefifion to select their team members. c. Training can be conducted year-round. NGB Biathlon Coordinator can schedule NGBiathletes to conduct assistance visits to requesting states. The training benefits achieved by participating in this activity includes excellent physical conditioning and increased marksmanship proficiency. Proper and public affairs coverageat NGB,Stats and unit level needs to be emphasized. d. Funding for participation in the NGB Championships is provided by NGBthrough the BIathlon Coordinator. Army National Guard Marathon

a. The goal of the Selective Service Systemis to meet the mobilization manpower requirement of the Departmentof Defense. b. National Guard personnel assigned to the Selective Service Sections in each STARC contribute to this effort through recruitment and training of uncompensated citizens who constitute the local and appeal boards which are a part of the Selective Service System. Members also participate in a wide variety of mediaprograms support of the Selective in Service System.Guardpersonnel also train to operate the Selective Service System the event of moin bilization or national emergency. Selective Service programs are conducted during IDT periods and through the use of split annual training and Special Training Tours, c. Special Tour approval for ARNG personnel assigned to the Selective Service Sections is coordinated by NGB-ARO-M. Funding for these tours Is through 2G13.0043 which is reimbursed by the Selective Service System. Reimbursementis accomplishedonly at DAlevel. 4-4. National Guard Bureau Biathlon Program a. Thesport of bia~hlon combines skill of cross the country skiing and shooting. Biathlon events are: 10kmsprint, 20kmrace, 4 manPatrol Team race and

a. The purpose of the program is to encourage and enhance physical fitness within the Army and Air National Guard.It also serves as a method the for Armyand Air National Guardto select representative teamsto participate in other marathon events. It Is envisioned that state level running teamswill be established on a year round basis to represent the Armyand Air National Guard in local competitions. Personnel from the state teams can assist in developmentof local physical fitness programsand pro= vide Instructors knowledgeable the physical fitin ness arena. Utilization of Master Fitness Trainers is strongly encouraged. bo The Army National Guard Marathon is conducted annually In Maywithin the frameworkof the Uneoln Nebraska Marathon. ¢. The marathon distance is 26 miles and 385 yards. All the marathons are certified and sancfioned by The Athletic Congress (TAC) National Guard Marathonteams (All-Guard) will be selected from the top finishers to participate in other compefitions (MadneCorps, Navy and Infantry Marathonsin Nov-Jan each year). Teamswill be formed for Men, Women and Masters. The Masters is for men and women who are 40 years of age and above who have been medically CV screened. Team members should be selected basedupontheir fastest times in

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a recent marathon other distance event (at least or half-marathon). Adequateindividual training time is required for all teammembers. d. NGB awards at the Lincoln Marathonwill cons~st of individual and team awards. Individual Nst~anal Guard runners (Men and Women) will receive first, second,third, fourth, and fifth place awards in age categories up to and including the over 55 catsgory. Team awardswill be for the first through third place teams. Teamstandings are based on cumulative times of the top three runners on eachteam. e. Funding for participation in the National Guard Marathon and for A~l-Guard team members proIs vided by NGB through the MarathonCoordinator. 4-6, ArmyNational Guard Participation In International Ski Championships for Alpine Troops (CESTA) a. TheNational Guardis invited annually to patticipata in the International Ski Championshipsfor Alpine Troops (CaSTA) in San Candido, Italy. Nations currently competing include U.S., Italy, West Germany, Great Britain, Spain, France and Switzerland. Approximately 130 competitars participate. b. Try-outs for the National Guard team is conducted in conjunction with the CISM try-outs in January in Vermont. The specific events are a 15kin individual biathlon race, giant slalom, five-man patrol race and a 30km cross-country relay (3 member) race. Some team members may also be members of the CISM team and may conduct training in Vermontand Europa pdor to the competition. c. Fundingfor participation in the W-outsand for the National Guard team is provided by NGB through the NGBBiathlon/CaSTACoordinator. 4-7. Army National Guard International chute Competition (LEAPFEST). Para-

ROTC and the Army National Guard. A team will consist of four (4) Jumpersand a minimum three of (3) jumps per team. Awards/trophles are given to the top three (3) teams,top three individual finishers, the top foreign teamand the top foreign individual. ¢. Funding for support of the LEAPFEST compefition is provided by NGBthrough the LEAPFEST Coordinator. 4-8, Council International Du Sport Militalre (ClSM) Ski Championship a. Council Intemafional Du Sport Militalre (CISM) encourages and develops fdendly relations among the armed forces of various nations. CISMnow has 82 member nations and conducts championships each year In 22 different sports. Normally each sport is hostedby a different country. b. CISM Ski Championships consist of giant slalom, cross count~ryskiing and biathlon events. c. The United States Armed Forces Sports Council has designated the National Guard Bureau as their proponent agency for CISMSki Championships. Each January the National Guard Bureau hosts tryouts in Vermont/New York to select a U.S. team. Nafional Guardmembers eligible to tryout are previous year CtSM team members, previous year All Guard Biathlon Teammembers,other talented NG individuals receiving an invitation from the Biathlon Coordinator, and NGindividuals selected based upon resume submissions. Nominations/ resumes must be received by the NGBSiathlon Coordinator by 1 Dec. d. Upon selection to the U.S. CISMteam, team memberstrain in Vermont, New York and Europe prior to the championships in March. Teammembers have also participated in training programs and compefifions in September, Novemberand December. e. Funding for participation on the U.S. CISM team is provided by NGBthrough the Biathlon Coordinator.

a. The purposeof the compsfifion is to gain international visibility of Army National Guard airborne/parachute capabilities and display the Army National Guard leadership role in the airborne brotherhood. LEAPFEST increases The espirit within the participating units and promotesgoodwill with our international allies. It has attracted national and international attention and has placed the Army National Guardin the forefront of alrbomeorganlzafions. b. Participants in the September event are usually from the Active Army, ArmyReserve, Marines, Navy

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Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 20310-2500 1 June 1988 Personnel Separations

*National Guard Regulation 635-102 Effective: I July 1988

OFFICERS AND NARP~ANT OFFICERS SELECTIVE RETENTION Summary. This regulation provides guidance and procedures ~or conducting the Officer Selective Retention Board. It includes new information on the selection process of officers and warrant officers, clarification in the scheduling of the board, board recommendations, composition of the board, and formats for board results. Applicability a. This regulation applies to all ARNG ~ mmissioned.officers and warrant officers w~o are not in ac~!ve ~eoera± servlce, it is applicable to soldiers in the Inactive National Guard and those on AGR status (Title 32). b. This regulation does not apply to the following: (i) Co~/aissioned and warrant cers in active Federal service on an AGR status (Title i0). (2) General officers. (3) Voting members of current selective retention boards. (4) Officers below the grade of LTC who have twice failed selection for promotion and whose Federal recognition has not been withdrawn. (5) State AOs and Assistant AGs. (6) Technicians who are pending medical boards. Impact on Unit Manning System. This regulation does not contain information that affects the Unit Hannin~ System. Contents Paragraph Purpose ............................................................ Policy ............................................................. Program goals ...................................................... Zone of considera