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What do you do on National Guard drill weekend?
What Do You Do During Drill Weekend?
- Physical Fitness Training.
- PMCS & Unit Maintenance.
- Weapons Ranges.
- Inspections.
- Inventories.
- Convoys.
- Update Personnel Records.
- Mandatory Briefings.
What is the life expectancy of a combat engineer?
During WWII the Life expectancy of a combat engineer was 32 seconds in a combat environment. During Vietnam it was around ten seconds. Today, with all the advances in technology and the body armor we wear, it is somewhere around 6 months, but I’ve passed that twice over now.
What is RSP drill like?
A typical RSP weekend will include PT in the morning, followed by classes, training, and hands on equipment time. You will probably take a PT test at every RSP you attend. More than likely, you will have a Drill Sergeant present at your RSP training, and they will yell and act as if you are at BCT.
What should a combat engineer expect?
As a Combat Engineer, you’ll work quickly and skillfully to help Soldiers navigate while on combat missions by constructing bridges, clearing barriers with explosives, and detecting and avoiding mines and other environmental hazards.
Do combat engineers fight?
Combat engineers are combat-arms soldiers. Consequently, all engineers are organized, trained, and equipped to fight and destroy the enemy. Combat engineers also have the secondary mission of reorganizing into infantry units and fighting as infantry.
Is combat engineer a good job in the Army?
The Army recommends that people seeking a combat engineer role have an interest in mechanics and engineering. The job also would certainly prepare a soldier for a good civilian job: Construction and building inspection are two possible career prospects in civilian life.
What is drill pay in the National Guard?
Drill Pay for Army Reserve and Army National Guard Soldiers
| RANK | < 2 YEARS | 6 YEARS |
|---|---|---|
| Private (E2) | $4,201.47 | $4,201.47 |
| Private First Class (E3) | $4,418.19 | $4,980.78 |
| Specialist or Corporal (E4) | $4,893.84 | $5,940.90 |
| Sergeant (E5) | $5,337.36 | $6,693.12 |
What do combat engineers carry?
Mechanized combat-engineer squads are organized around the armored personnel carrier (APC) and are armed with an array of rifles, squad automatic rifles, grenade launchers, light and heavy machine guns, and antitank (AT) weapons.
What does a combat engineer do in the Army?
As a Combat Engineer, you’ll work quickly and skillfully to help Soldiers navigate while on combat missions by constructing bridges, clearing barriers with explosives, and detecting and avoiding mines and other environmental hazards.
What happens if a soldier is late for drill formation?
Soldiers must arrive on time for drill formation (gathering of soldiers for headcount and order distribution). If a soldier is running late, he is expected to inform his superior officer or NCO (Non Commissioned Officer).
How many days does it take to train in the Army?
In addition to weekend drills, soldiers are expected to attend AT (Annual Training), which is a 14 day long drill with your brigade on an Army post. Annual training can also take place in another state or country.
Can a soldier bypass the chain of command during drills?
A soldier cannot bypass the chain of command under no circumstances. All orders are passed down the chain of a soldier’s superiors and vice versa. During drills, this is imperative as there can be a communication breakdown if not followed properly, which in times of emergency can cause serious disruptions and even fatalities.