AR 140-1 — Mission, Organization, And Training
AR 140-1 governs policy guidance on the mission, organization, and training of the U.S. Army Reserve.
- Publication number: AR 140-1
- Title: MISSION, ORGANIZATION, AND TRAINING
- Date: 01/20/2004
- Proponent: CAR
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers USAR composition, command channels, troop program units, training programs, aviation, marksmanship, training institutions, and ambassador activities. It requires units supporting contingency operations or mobilization to have prescribed strength, proper training, and enough equipment.
Topics covered
- USAR composition
- Command channels
- Troop program units
- Inactive Duty Training
- Annual Training
- Aviation support facilities
- Marksmanship training
- Army Reserve Ambassadors Program
Questions and answers
What does the USAR consist of?
The USAR is a statutory Federal force which consists of the Ready Reserve, the Standby Reserve, and the Retired Reserve. (paragraph 1-7)
What is the mission of the USAR?
The USAR mission is to meet DA contingency operations or mobilization requirements. (paragraph 1-8)
How are USAR reinforcement training units organized?
USAR RTUs are organized to train nonunit USAR soldiers. (paragraph 2-7)
How many soldiers are required to form an RTU?
At least 10 soldiers are required to form an RTU. (paragraph 2-7)
What is the reasonable commuting distance for IDT?
The longest distance a soldier can be expected to travel involuntarily between his or her residence and a site where inactive duty training (IDT) will be conducted. (paragraph 6-73)