Your first weekend at RSP is Red Phase. In this intensive training, you will learn the basics you need to know immediately, like. RSP Introduction Army Structure Chain of Command Rank and Insignia Customs and Courtesies General Orders Reporting Procedures Drill and Ceremony Physical Fitness AKO & MyPay Setup As you learn the Army structure, chain of command and rank insignia, you will quickly learn how to follow the rules and extend the proper courtesies to fellow DC Army National Guard members. And you will get ahead of the game if you to know them early.

Depending on the number of months between when you enlisted and when you ship to BCT, the length of your White Phase in the RSP will vary. During this phase, you will learn more about the DC Army National Guard and what you need to know to succeed at BCT. In addition to physical training, instruction in this phase will include: Proper Wear of the Military Uniform Army Values, Soldier’s Creed and Warrior Ethos Employ Camouflage, Cover and Concealment Tactics Weapons Familiarization During the White Phase, you will continue to focus on physical training and cover Soldier skills that will further prepare you for BCT. You can also compete for a promotion to PV2 under the Stripes for Skills program.

Recruit Sustainment Program

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. They will get you started and keep you on track mentally, physically, emotionally, and administratively while you prepare for your career in the DC Army National Guard. RSP drills allow you 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.

RED PHASE

Your first weekend at RSP is Red Phase. In this intensive training, you will learn the basics you need to know immediately, like.

RSP Introduction
Army Structure
Chain of Command
Rank and Insignia
Customs and Courtesies
General Orders
Reporting Procedures
Drill and Ceremony
Physical Fitness
AKO & MyPay Setup

As you learn the Army structure, chain of command and rank insignia, you will quickly learn how to follow the rules and extend the proper courtesies to fellow DC Army National Guard members. And you will get ahead of the game if you to know them early.

WHITE PHASE

Depending on the number of months between when you enlisted and when you ship to BCT, the length of your White Phase in the RSP will vary. During this phase, you will learn more about the DC Army National Guard and what you need to know to succeed at BCT. In addition to physical training, instruction in this phase will include:

Proper Wear of the Military Uniform
Army Values, Soldier’s Creed and Warrior Ethos
Employ Camouflage, Cover and Concealment
Tactics
Weapons Familiarization

During the White Phase, you will continue to focus on physical training and cover Soldier skills that will further prepare you for BCT. You can also compete for a promotion to PV2 under the Stripes for Skills program.

BLUE PHASE

At your final drill before shipping to BCT, in addition to physical preparation, you will cover all the final details that have to be taken care of before you leave. But you can get a jump-start on these items by learning what to expect before, during, and after BCT, such as:

Inspections
What Every Trainee Wants to Know About BCT
Final Preparations for BCT

GREEN PHASE

Green Phase courses are designed for recruits in the Split Training Option (STO) Program. Generally, these are Soldiers who joined the DC Army National Guard during their junior year in high school. After you graduate from BCT and during your senior year of high school, you will gain advanced leadership and career opportunities, and a chance to stay current on skills like:

Urban Area Operations
Convoy Operations
Navigation Techniques
Navigation Techniques
Disassemble, Assemble, and Perform a Function Check on Various Weapons

GOLD PHASE

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. You will meet representatives from your unit and learn where and when your next drill will be. Before you leave, you will learn about the Unit Sponsorship Program and get a final HOOAH talk about holding yourself to the high standards of fitness and behavior you have learned at RSP and Initial Active Duty Training.

Bonuses/Your Financial Readiness
Education Benefits Briefing
Battle Handoff
Army Structure/Chain of Command

RED PHASE

Your first weekend at RSP is Red Phase. In this intensive training, you will learn the basics you need to know right away, like

As you learn the Army structure, chain of command, and rank insignia, you will quickly learn how to follow the rules and extend the proper courtesies to fellow DC Army National Guard members. And you will get ahead of the game if you to know them early.

WHITE PHASE

BLUE PHASE

GREEN PHASE

GOLD PHASE

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. You will meet representatives from your unit and learn where and when your next drill will be. Before you leave, you will learn about the Unit Sponsorship Program and get a final HOOAH talk about holding yourself to the high standards of fitness and behavior you have learned at RSP and Initial Active Duty Training.