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Implement Required Activities into a Yearly Training Plan
Strength Maintenance Training Center
Class 14-001
December 9, 2013

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Yearly Training Plan

ONE MORE! The motto that’s frequently heard in Washington when an applicant has enlisted in the WAARNG or a Soldier has interstate transferred into the WAARNG.
The WAARNG continues to strive to meet yearly mission goals with recruiting qualified personnel, retaining their veterans, and maintaining end strength.
As the ARNG moves into a new fiscal year, the WAARNG begins another successful year in accomplishing their Yearly Training Plan. Officer Professional Development / Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development training, Monthly/Quarterly counseling,
Mandatory Training programs (Comprehensive Soldier Training, SAEDA, SHARP, etc.), and
OER/NCOER evaluations are just a few items planned for the Washington Army National Guard
FY14 Yearly Training Plan. For the recruiting and retention force, accessions for FY14 mission have decreased for WAARNG which will allow the RRNCOs to attain their goal of making mission. Regardless of new accession numbers, RRNCOs will continue recruiting beyond was has been established. Within the WAARNG Reserve Sustainment Program (RSP), new warriors continue to progress through different phases of Soldier Training Readiness Modules (STRM).
RSP units within WAARNG highlight common task training, academics, and physical readiness throughout different phases of RSP IDT. RSP personnel will train, teach, and mentor warriors
IOT familiarize themselves prior to attending Basic Combat Training. The WAARNG has also integrated themselves with community outreach also known as Community Relations
(COMREL). The purpose of COMREL is to prioritize and synchronize support requests to ensure event objectives are achieved, while minimizing disruptions to unit training schedules through use of an efficient and standardized process.
The WAARNG has also implemented an Apprenticeship Program for newly hired
RRNCOs. The purpose of the RRNCO Apprenticeship Program is to develop proficiency and train RRNCOs on mission essential tasks and to help them become successful in recruiting &

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retention. It will also help RRNCOs avoid the difficulties of learning by trial and error and apply newly learned skills in the locations where they will recruit. Recruiting and Retention leaders and experienced field RRNCOs contribute to this process by supervision, leadership, on-the-job training, coaching, demonstrations, and mentoring. Training, accessions and evaluations has been incorporated within the apprenticeship program. Trained RRNCOs, as professional NCOs, should be able to pass through this apprentice ship process and effectively recruit a quality Army
National Guard Soldier. Program can last between five to nine months.
Soldier/Family Welfare Programs are also available for military Families to take advantage of. Through a comprehensive network of programs and services from Family, child and youth programs to recreation, sports, and entertainment, travel and leisure activities.
The mission of the Soldier/Family programs is to serve the needs, interests, and responsibilities of all of our Soldiers and Family members in the Washington State area.
WAARNG Soldiers and their Family members are eligible while on drill status to utilize
Soldier/Family programs. A few programs where Soldiers/Family members can participate in are: Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC), Child, Youth, and School Services (CYS),
Recreation and Leisure Centers, Army Libraries, and Army Lodging.
The WAARNG incorporates training that is relevant, rigorous, realistic, challenging, and properly resourced. New mandatory training requirements have changed how units operate and teach; however, the Army National Guard is an Army that can adapt and overcome. In conclusion, the WAARNG follows the Army Principals of Unit Training: a) Commanders and other leaders are responsible for training, b) Train to standard, b) Train as you will fight, c) Train while operating, d) Train fundamentals first, e) Train fundamentals first, f) Train to develop adaptability, g) Understand the operational environment and h) Train to sustain.

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References

Army Doctrine Publication 7-0. Training Units and Developing Leaders (2012)
Headquarters, Department of the Army. Washington DC
Army Doctrine Reference Publication 7-0. Training Units and Developing Leaders (2012)
Headquarters, Department of the Army. Washington DC
JOB AID – Recruiting and Retention NCO Apprenticeship Program Word Document (2012)
National Guard Professional Education Center. Arkansas