What does RSP mean in National Guard?

Recruit Sustainment Program
Before you ship to Basic Combat Training (BCT), you will attend the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP). These weekends will be your introduction to BCT and will get you started and keep you on track mentally, physically, emotionally and administratively while you prepare for your career in the Guard.

What can I expect from RSP?

A typical RSP weekend will include PT in the morning, followed by classes, training, and hands on equipment time. You will probably take a PT test at every RSP you attend. More than likely, you will have a Drill Sergeant present at your RSP training, and they will yell and act as if you are at BCT.

How long is RSP?

RSP drill pay. It can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Honestly depends on when your recruiter finishes his side. I’ve had it come in the following week and I’ve been to two or three drills before getting paid.

Can you get out of RSP National Guard?

You may not be able to. You will need to discuss this with the RSP leadership and the chain f command and see what they say. You have an obligation now and any discharges are going to be based on your reasons and and their good…

What should I expect at my first RSP drill?

While at RSP, recruits do physical training to prepare for the rigors of BCT. Initially this includes the 2-2-2 PT test, which consists of a 2-mile run, 2 minute for push-ups, and 2 minute for sit-up. After completion of BCT (Green Phase), recruits complete a standard Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT).

Do you stay overnight at RSP?

We have the option to stay the night but its not required (we always get off by 1500 anyway). Simple formations in the morning with pt, classroom in the afternoon.

What happens if you miss RSP drill?

Once you have completed both BCT and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) you will return to RSP for one final drill—known as Battle Handoff—before joining your regular unit and beginning work in your MOS. This leaves punishment for absence offenses to the individual states’ unit commanders.

Is RSP drill mandatory?

Yes. Upon enlistment, you take an oath the the president and the governor and you are officially in the Guard. Your next place of duty is the next drill. It’s called RSP (Recruit Sustainment Program) and you’ll get paid and even have benefits available immediately.

What does RSP mean in the National Guard?

Before you ship to Basic Combat Training (BCT), you will attend the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP). These weekends will be your introduction to BCT and will get you started and keep you on track mentally, physically, emotionally and administratively while you prepare for your career in the Guard.

Where is the National Guard recruit sustainment program?

Before you ship to Basic Combat Training (BCT), you will attend the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, NJ. These weekends will be your introduction to BCT and will get you started and keep you on track, mentally, physically and emotionally while you prepare for your career in the Guard.

What kind of tests do RSP recruits take?

After completion of BCT (Green Phase), recruits complete a standard Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). Generally, RSP recruits undergo an APFT at every drill except for those in Gold Phase. All new recruits receive the “Soldier’s Blue Book”.

Do you get paid for doing RSP drills?

RSP drills give you an opportunity to start getting comfortable with the terminology and protocols that are part of Guard service—and you will be getting paid for the time you spend at RSP. There are five phases to RSP as described below.

Why is the Army National Guard recruit sustainment program?

To prevent these losses, the Army National Guard designed the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) to prepare and educate Soldiers for the realities of basic training. Since instituting the program the number of guardsmen discharged during training has reduced.

What are the phases of the RSP program?

There are five phases to RSP as described below. Your first weekend at RSP is Red Phase. In this intensive training, you will learn basics you need to know right away, like: