https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/new-soldier-orientation-welcome-best-practices <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do any USAR or ARNG soldiers have a solid New Soldier Orientation packet? Or something similar? Our unit has not used one in years and we need to do a better job. I’d appreciate any help! Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:27:34 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/new-soldier-orientation-welcome-best-practices <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do any USAR or ARNG soldiers have a solid New Soldier Orientation packet? Or something similar? Our unit has not used one in years and we need to do a better job. I’d appreciate any help! SGT Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:27:34 -0400 2023-06-13T20:27:34-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/new-soldier-orientation-welcome-best-practices?n=8325089&urlhash=8325089 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="97989" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/97989-38b-civil-affairs-specialist">SGT Private RallyPoint Member</a> Here are some ideas:<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-some-things-you-ve-implemented-at-your-units-to-to-make-new-joins-feel-welcome-and-motivated">https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-some-things-you-ve-implemented-at-your-units-to-to-make-new-joins-feel-welcome-and-motivated</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-some-things-you-ve-implemented-at-your-units-to-to-make-new-joins-feel-welcome-and-motivated">what-are-some-things-you-ve-implemented-at-your-units-to-to-make-new-joins-feel-welcome-and-motivated</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description"></p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> Sgt Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:26:39 -0400 2023-06-13T21:26:39-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/new-soldier-orientation-welcome-best-practices?n=8325330&urlhash=8325330 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It starts with regulations. AR 600-8-8. It&#39;s a Commanders Program. A good start is assigning a Sponsor (equal or higher rank) to the new Soldier the MOMENT they show on the Gains Roster. Contacting the Soldier as soon as they show on the Gains goes a long way. MSG Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:24:19 -0400 2023-06-14T00:24:19-04:00 2023-06-13T20:27:34-04:00