What kind of field training should a 42A expect?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 21:46:11 -0500

At our duty station do we have and FTX like we camp out for days or no? Also do we have ruck marches?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2014 10:01 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 22:01:28 -0500

It would help if you declared your unit and duty station. That said, as a 42A your place is behind a desk 99% of the time. Our 42As in the 101st ABN at Fort Campbell got some FTX time, but it was exceptionally rare and they weren't conducting battle drills. As far as humping a ruck that depends on your platoon PT plan. Don't be surprised if it's a regular event.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2015 1:13 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 13:13:06 -0400

I hope by this time, you fully understand the PPW, ERB, SRB, and EMILPO, and at least a good bit of MyPay.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2017 9:07 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 21:07:16 -0400

It surely depends on what unit you are placed in. I was previously in a strategic unit and all we did was have someone in the S1 shop 24/7 for 2 weeks the duration of our FTX and all we wear is our PTs off duty and ACUs on duty. Then I PCS'd to my next unit and we went to JRTC which was a month but half of it was the actual FTX, No Showers and No Phones, just training and suck.
In my experience whatever unit you're stuck with, you do what they do.

Response by SFC Benjamin Gentry made Aug 31 at 2017 12:05 AM

SFC Benjamin Gentry — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:05:07 -0400

Well conside your unit first, and then gear your training in a mock deployment type setting, get up to speed on casualty reports, LOD's, strength accountability reports, preparing of BUB slides on day to day reporting,etc. cross training can prove to be a successful tool and asset. You could even work on battle skills, such as Land Nav, NBC, first Aid, cover and concealment, etc.