What is Reserve 38B reclass training like at Ft. McCoy?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 21:46:36 -0400

I will be reclassing to 38B sometime this year, hopefully, and I'm trying to get as much information about Fort McCoy as I can. I signed a contract a few months ago and it has me slotted for a unit I won't be heading to for at least a few years.

I'm reaching out to get into a unit close to home so I haven't been officially given any real information about what to expect. I know whatever unit I end up in will prep me, however, I'm trying to get as much info as I can. Mainly what references should I study up on as far as doctrine and ADPs. Thanks in advance.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2020 12:45 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:45:23 -0400

I was not aware that they were conducting CA reclass training at Ft McCoy until recently, when I was asked to instruct there.
There is a wealth of information out there that you could read up on. Our FM series is 3-57. There are a number of ADPs in the -57 series as well, focusing on aspects of CAO.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2020 8:51 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 08:51:21 -0400

When you get into your FM, always remember Civil Recon and Civil Information Management are constant, ongoing things. Basically never stop doing them.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2020 7:09 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 07:09:59 -0400

Civil Affairs requires interpersonal communication skills and the ability to think and make decisions under stressful conditions. At the end, they will test you in scenarios. Just stay calm, use your head, never lose your cool and do something. You will be fine. Hopefully you will be going to one of the 6 CA airborne battalions!

Airborne!

Response by SFC Jeffery Hodgkinson made Mar 22 at 2020 12:58 PM

SFC Jeffery Hodgkinson — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 12:58:00 -0400

Awsome place to train. I did my premob training there in 2003, and unit movement course there in 2006 and BNOC PHII there ss well.