Posted on Sep 9, 2018
Cant get in contact with reserve unit. When is drill?
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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.
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He said he's Reserve, not Guard. He can't just walk into an armory because they won't know who he is.
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SGT Beau Thomas
I initially joined the Reserves. When I completed Basic Training,I walked into my units Reserve Center and told them who I was and I am in their Unit. They sorted it out quickly. It was just that easy. BTW, you are two years late to the party. CW3 (Join to see)
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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.
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.
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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
Modern day security has most armory's on such a lockdown status that you have to wait for a member of the unit appear and take you into the facility! I had despaired of entry after no one would answer the phone number posted on the door!
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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
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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.
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I had the same problem when I got home from AIT, I showed up to my unit anyway. And they processed me in
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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.
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.
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I’ve never met my unit before. I used the number the recruiter gave me and left a message to the CO and the 1sgt but I haven’t gotten a call back. And I’ve looked all over the internet for dates but nothing comes up.
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CSM Eric Biggs
I just talked to your TEC (or DIV) CSM. Expect a call from someone by 1700 on Monday.
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Drill is typically the first weekend of the month. See if they have a Facebook page.
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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.
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