Reading Time: 13 minutesIf you’ve ever wondered how Army Annual Training pay works, you’re certainly not alone. Throughout my military career, one of the questions I heard more than almost any other finance question was, “How much am I going to make during Annual Training?” The answer isn’t always as simple as people hope. Your Army Annual Training … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesI have been in the Oregon Army National Guard for ten years. Seven of it I spent enlisted in an aviation unit, and the last 3+ years have been spent as a commissioned officer in the RSTA squadron. As I prepare for my second deployment, I have seen my fair share of annual trainings, both … Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutesRecognizing Soldiers during Annual Training is one of the most important things you do as a leader. Awards boost morale, reinforce the behaviors you want to see, and let Soldiers know their hard work matters. Unfortunately, many units wait until the last day of Annual Training to think about awards, creating unnecessary stress for leaders … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesEach year, Army Reserve and Army National Guard units complete an Army Annual Training Event. This is typically a 10-17 day exercise where the unit deploys to a local military installation to complete their major training objectives. I’ve found that most units complete their Annual Training in the summer time, but it can also happen … Read more