The DS’s mission is to train and lead Soldiers, therefore, DSs driving vehicles in the performance of their duties should be an exception rather than the rule to maintain the appropriate DS to Soldier ratios at all training events. At the discretion of the chain of command, DSs are authorized to drive in the performance of daily training duties and during cycle breaks. Only RECBN, FTU, and RHU DSs; U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School leaders; and AIT PSGs are authorized to drive in the performance of administrative functions with commander’s approval.
6-5. IET cadre/support personnel training
a. In addition to DSs, other IET unit cadre has major roles in creating and maintaining a positive IET environment that assists with the transformation from volunteer to Soldier. Training of other IET cadre/support personnel is conducted in the following five courses: PCC, CCFSC, CTC, SCTC, and ISCTC.
b. Specific implementation guidance on the training required for all IET cadre and support personnel is provided at appendix B of this regulation.
Chapter 7
Reserve Component (RC) training 7-1. General
This chapter sets forth policies and establishes uniform procedures for addressing RC unique training issues. These guidelines apply to the training of both ARNG and USAR members, unless specifically stated as applicable to only one of the components, and address those issues most commonly encountered during IET.
7-2. Assistance to Army National Guard (ARNG)/U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Soldiers in IET
a. The ARNG and USAR liaison personnel are attached to TRADOC service schools and major subordinate commands to assist commanders with solving problems RC Soldiers encounter during training. They advise the chain of command on Reserve Component unique challenges; liaison personnel must communicate with the Soldier’s chain of command to ensure Soldier status and personnel actions are accurately processed. Final decisions regarding discharge remain with the unit chain of command.
b. The IET cadre will promptly inform the appropriate and available ARNG and/or USAR liaison personnel of RC Soldiers sustaining illness or injury in training, as well as administrative and disciplinary actions. The liaison personnel will notify the appropriate chains of command of those RC Soldiers that are ill/injured, will receive awards and honors, and ensure that advancements, reductions, and UCMJ punishments are provided to the appropriate RC officials for proper posting in the RC data systems. RC liaison personnel will also be notified when separation action is initiated so the RC chain of command is aware of the pending loss.
7-3. Graduation requirements not met
Commanders will notify installation ARNG/USAR liaison personnel immediately when RC personnel do not complete all graduation requirements. Installation ARNG/USAR liaison personnel will resolve any potential conflict with extensions on active duty with the appropriate RC command. As necessary, place ARNG or USAR personnel in a holdover status in accordance with ATRRS verification tables reason codes.
7-4. Split training option (STO)
a. STO is an alternative training program designed to recruit and train students and seasonal employees that do not have enough time to complete BCT/AIT or OSUT during their initial IET tour. STO allows Trainees to enter and complete the first portion of training (STO 1 = BCT portion), return to their civilian education or occupation, and come back the following year to complete the second portion of training (STO 2 = AIT or MOS portion of OSUT).
b. Mandatory release dates (MRDs) are management tools to ensure that STO 1 personnel are properly processed for training. MRDs are determined at the Trainee's home station and are published in the additional instruction section of their active duty orders. It is critical to consider a STO 1 trainee's MRD when scheduling entry into training.
a. Policies pertaining to MRDs are:
(1) All STO 1 trainees are guaranteed a return to home of record for civilian education or employment commitments on a predetermined date.
(2) The STO 2 Soldiers are not guaranteed a MRD for civilian education or employment purposes as part of the enlistment contract. Individuals returning for STO 2 are expected to remain on active duty until training is completed and a MOS is awarded.
b. To preclude STO 1 individuals from being placed in training with insufficient time to complete the course, accomplish the following steps at the installation:
(1) Screen all STO 1 personnel prior to the start of training to determine if there are conflicts between the length of training and anticipated release date. Orders must provide at least 75 days to complete training.
(2) Refer individuals identified as having a conflict to ARNG or USAR liaison personnel for assistance in conflict resolution. Liaison personnel will contact the appropriate agency to resolve the conflict and obtain an extension of training time.
(3) When it is impossible to obtain an extension to complete training and course acceleration is not feasible, ARNG and USAR liaison personnel will amend or request the order to be amended and return the individual to the parent RC unit. Do not enter individuals in this category into training.
(4) Should liaison personnel encounter a refusal to amend the order of an individual with insufficient time to complete the required training, notify TRADOC CIMT (ATMT), 210 Dillon Circle, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5701 for assistance in obtaining a release.
c. Instances may be encountered when conflicts develop between available time and course length for STO 1 personnel, due to conditions such as placement into the FTU, profile, emergency leave, or new start. The following procedures will help minimize the impact on the individual and the training system.
(1) When completion date conflicts exist for those individuals currently in training, the following steps apply:
(a) Installation ARNG and USAR liaison personnel will contact the appropriate agency to obtain an extension on the MRD for completion of training. When such extensions are obtained, the individual's orders are amended to clearly indicate the period of training being performed.
(b) Where extensions on MRDs cannot be obtained, consider accelerated training to meet POI graduation requirements.
(2) When training cannot be accelerated so that an individual can meet POI requirements for graduation or if a Soldier fails to meet graduation requirements by their MRD, the following guidance will apply:
(a) STO 1 personnel will continue in training through the latest date possible before processing for release from IET.
(b) Annotate each Individual Training Record (ITR) from DTMS-CM to reflect training completed prior to release from active duty (REFRAD) and remaining training required to meet graduation requirements. The original individual training record will remain in the individual's military personnel records jacket for return to the parent unit.
d. Forward a copy of the Individual Training Record (ITR) from DTMS-CM to the trainee academic records section for retention to aid in maintaining accurate training files for STO 1 personnel. Furnish a copy of the Individual Training Record (ITR) from DTMS-CM to the liaison NCO upon the trainee’s departure for home station (state).
e. Handle exceptions to the procedures in paragraphs 7-5b and 7-5c above on an individual basis, with the appropriate ARNG or USAR liaison representative at the installation.
f. National Guard Bureau/U.S. Army Reserve Command will reschedule individuals, released from active duty prior to completing STO 1 training, to complete course requirements at the ATC they were released from. Provide the following information to TRADOC service schools and major subordinate commands that receive individuals rescheduled for training, prior to the rescheduled start date:
(1) Name.
(2) Training requirements to be completed.
(3) Report date.
(4) Follow-on MOS, if appropriate.
(5) Copy of individual training record.
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