If I do not attend my NG Annual Training (AT), would I get punished if I was not aware of or given any info about it?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 20:51:04 -0400

I got switched units, but was told no actual information. I only found out about getting switched bc I asked my old supply sgt about when I’ll be getting my gear. I was only given my new supply sgt’s number and when I called the first time, he was also unsure about what is really going on. He told me the dates for AT but was unsure if I was to go. He told me to wait for an email while he speaks with the 1st sgt. It’s been awhile now and still no email or calls. I tried calling twice more and it went straight to voicemail each time. If I do not attend AT, would I get punished for something I was not aware of or given any info about?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2018 9:48 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 21:48:02 -0400

If you are not getting any answers from your Supply Sergeant (whom I am guessing is your first immediate supervisor), then it's time to elevate your questions to the next level.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2018 8:25 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 08:25:04 -0400

If you don't show up for AT and they come looking for you, make sure you've documented everything you've done to try to contact them. Phone calls, emails, text messages, etc. Are you close enough to drive to the armory? If someone isn't answering the phone, call someone else. If you can't get in touch with someone in the new unit, ask your COC in your old unit. The NG is a pretty close knit group. I'd be surprised if they couldn't get in touch with someone.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jun 22 at 2018 2:39 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:39:29 -0400

Most likely not. Keep a record of every time you called, who you spoke too and what the conversation was about. Soldiers transferring in, without gear, often do not end up going to AT. This is not a hard rule, just my observations as someone who spent 24 years NG.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2019 2:21 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:21:14 -0400

I think none of you here are really reading what the PFC said last year. She wasn't told where or when she needed to be, and I'm presuming as she wrote this has not received orders. The unit should have someone's home address and phone number. It's the responsibility of the unit to notify the soldier when they have AT or are coming on orders. If orders are not received, why should the soldier show up?

Now, having said that, the soldier has the responsibility to check their military email and record on a regular basis. If she's done this, and she calls once a day to the unit, I think she's covered.