Typical drill weekend as an infantryman in the ARNG?

2021-03-19T17:19:34-04:00

So I’ll be going to a Combined Arms Battalion in the MN ARNG, I was very curious what a weekend is like as infantry. I know each guard unit has different mission sets, optempo, funding etc. BUT I’m still hoping for FTX’s, Rifle ranges, Troop movements and not cleaning, motorpool, reading, class work etc. thanks I’ll be a PV2 in a CAB

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2021 5:22 PM

2021-03-19T17:22:51-04:00

From my experience in an infantry unit in the Ohio army national guard, 10 out of your 12 drill weekend will be spent in the field. That could include tactics ranges etc. based on your mission set. Your home station drills will most likely consist of administrative work, PT test, and maintenance.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2021 5:23 PM

2021-03-19T17:23:19-04:00

I’m light infantry, but a typical drill weekend is, report, movement to training site, train, break for dinner, night iteration, sleep in the field, movement back to the armory, recovery, admin, then release.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Mar 19 at 2021 7:24 PM

2021-03-19T19:24:25-04:00

Yes you will get your FTX's and some will be in February at Fort McCoy in the dead of winter. Summer you have sand gnats in places or Mosquitos. Weapons qualification is a one to two week FTX usually. AT another 2 week FTX. Cold Climate training possibly a week if your lucky. Your going to get at least three expanded drills a year (longer that two days). Are you a Red Bull? Pete Hegseth on Fox News was a Red Bull until he voluntered for an Active Duty tour with the 101st Airborne.

Response by CPL Douglas Chrysler made Mar 19 at 2021 9:51 PM

2021-03-19T21:51:13-04:00

Congratulations on the promotion.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2021 12:47 PM

2021-03-21T12:47:51-04:00

It depends on your platoon sergeant and pl. Usually drill weekend consists of hating life, playing grab ass, trying to get some training done only to be told that online training has priority, and watching most of the officers make excuses for why everything is completely fucked.