How many drills do you do in the National Guard?

National Guard and Reserve soldiers perform a minimum of one weekend drill per month and two weeks per year of active duty.

What is RSP drill like?

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.

Do you get paid for RSP drill?

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.

Where do you sleep during drill weekend?

During drill weekends we often stay at the armory, in barracks, or in the field. Yes, you can sleep on a cot to save gas and prevent from spending money on a hotel.

How much is drill pay per month?

Pay is based on two weeks of training each year and one weekend each month….Drill Pay for Army Reserve and Army National Guard Soldiers.

RANK	Private (E1)
< 2 YEARS	$3,748.50 *
4 YEARS	$3,748.50
6 YEARS	$3,748.50
8 YEARS	$3,748.50

Can you miss drill weekend?

You can’t miss a drill weekend during probation. You must acknowledge that you understand you will not be promoted during this probationary period. You must also acknowledge that if you fail to complete the required active duty training, you may be separated from the Reserves.

How much money do you make at RSP?

RSP Salary

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay
Top Earners	$120,000	$10,000
75th Percentile	$55,000	$4,583
Average	$74,927	$6,243
25th Percentile	$27,000	$2,250

How many hours is drill weekend?

A drill weekend normally consists of 8-hours of training on Saturday and 8-hours of training on Sunday. Sometimes it can be longer and sometimes it can be less. This is when the soldiers assemble to conduct unit training. What are the Most Common Types of Drill Weekend?