Cant get in contact with reserve unit. When is drill?

2018-09-09T09:27:15-04:00

So I just got out of basic 2 weeks ago. I’m back in high school and I was told to get in contact with my unit. I tried calling them but I can’t get an answer. Is reserve drill next weekend?? Is it the same for every unit?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2018 9:32 AM

2018-09-09T09:32:20-04:00

Every unit has a different schedule. And they are always subject to change. Ask your recruiter to see if he can help you as he is likely the one who set you up with that unit in the first place.

Response by CSM Eric Biggs made Sep 9 at 2018 9:36 AM

2018-09-09T09:36:54-04:00

Call your recruiter, he should have contact info. Drill dates are different from everyone, they are set by the command team and can change based on a few factors.
Do you know anyone else in the unit? Call them, call the unit number again on Monday, the full time staff don’t work weekends unless it’s Drill.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2018 10:01 AM

2018-09-09T10:01:02-04:00

Every unit has a different schedule and are usually subject to change. If you’re calling on a Friday or weekend wait til Monday to call again.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2018 10:16 AM

2018-09-09T10:16:54-04:00

Typically your recruiter will accompany you to your first battle assembly and make sure you are handed off to someone in the unit. At a minimum, you should have been given a point of contact. I would contact your recruiter

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2018 11:38 AM

2018-09-09T11:38:54-04:00

Drill is typically the first weekend of the month. See if they have a Facebook page.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Sep 9 at 2018 2:29 PM

2018-09-09T14:29:05-04:00

Drill weekend can vary depending on the unit and state. It is usually the 1st weekend of the month. Most Units have a civilian that is there throughout the week Mon-Fri that is a POC. Your unit might be on a field exercise. I know when I was reserves we would do a 2 day field exercise on some weekends.

On Monday try to contact them again. If you still cannot contact them then call your recruiter who will advise you on the next step to take. It might take a physical trip out to your unit.

Response by SGT Beau Thomas made Sep 9 at 2018 3:27 PM

2018-09-09T15:27:32-04:00

Walk into the armory after school one day and introduce yourself to the Readiness NCO. He will take care of everything and give you a drill schedule. It’s that easy.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2018 10:57 PM

2018-09-09T22:57:23-04:00

I had the same problem when I got home from AIT, I showed up to my unit anyway. And they processed me in

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2018 1:30 PM

2018-09-12T13:30:40-04:00

We had drill for the 489th en bn hhc at camp Robinson last weekend