For the National Guard, what are some available resources for Post-Deployment planning?

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 07:43:16 -0500

I am specifically looking for ARs or DAPAMs discussing timelines on returning to duty and training-cycle management. When are my Soldiers required to report back to the unit? What has worked for you and what hasn't in regards to getting back to the MUTA calendar? What is the best way to incorporate family into post-deployment drill weekends?

Response by CW3 Matt Hutchason made Dec 16 at 2018 9:47 AM

CW3 Matt Hutchason — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 09:47:39 -0500

Are you talking about post deployment? I don’t know what AR’s would apply, but check these links out... http://www.armyg1.army.mil/documents/AMDRv9.pdf

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/deployment/returning-home-from-deployment/national-guard-and-reserves-reintegration

Hope that helps a bit.

AMDRv9.pdf

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2018 11:41 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 11:41:25 -0500

Return to duty: 90 day exemption from IDT after return to CONUS, NOT 90 days after T10 leave is complete. They are not exempt from orders, however. If they have a school reservation in that 90 day window, they are required to go.
MDAYs can come in prior to the 90 days on a voluntary basis.
The one exception is that Yellow Ribbon 4 must be completed NLT 60 days after return to CONUS. It's not easy to get that Yellow Ribbon done in the first 60 days anyway, in our case it was 104 days after return to CONUS.
The MUTA calendar and drill schedule should be approved and published prior to return from deployment if you are following AR 350-1, e.g. FY20 training dates are approved in FEB of FY19.
If this is an average unit, the next year should be home station drills focused on all individual readiness and vehicle OR rate, with one or two drills and an AT focused on mostly individual training (IWQ).
If the unit is FRU, it's back to business immediately.
The "family" drills are best managed as the Yellow Ribbon 4 and 5 events, and/or a MUTA 2 "FRG" drill with reps to explain the services like FRG, VA, Tricare Reserve Select, Tuition Assistance/CIV ED, and whatever employment assistance program you state has for the Guard, and a pot luck or BBQ. And maximize award presentation/promotions and advancements at this one.