AR 350-9 — Overseas Deployment Training
AR 350-9 governs overseas deployment training policy and procedures for Reserve Component units training outside the continental United States.
- Publication number: AR 350-9
- Title: OVERSEAS DEPLOYMENT TRAINING
- Date: 11/08/2004
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers ODT objectives, planning, Reserve Component participation, deployment activities, execution, assessment, after action reports, and funding. It requires specified planning, approval, training, readiness, clearance, movement, evaluation, reporting, and support actions.
Topics covered
- Overseas deployment training objectives
- ODT planning
- Reserve Component participation
- Pre-deployment training
- Movement of personnel
- ODT evaluations
- ODT after action reports
- ODT funding
Questions and answers
What are the objectives of overseas deployment training?
The objectives for ODT are to a. Provide RC units an opportunity to conduct unit-based collective mission essential task list (METL) training while incorporating mobilization, deployment, reception, and redeployment activities. (paragraph 2)
How long can the main body of an ODT unit remain on duty?
An ODT period of duty will not exceed 22 days for the main body of the unit. (paragraph 3-4)
What training must personnel complete before deploying for ODT?
Personnel scheduled for ODT will be briefed on proper operational security (OPSEC) procedures, receive personnel recovery (PR) training required for the overseas location, and receive updated subversion and espionage directed against the U.S. Army (SAEDA) and deliberate security violations training briefings within 60 days prior to deployment. (paragraph 3-6)
Can RC units deploy OCONUS without a published FYOP line number?
RC units and soldiers will not deploy OCONUS without a FORSCOM published FYOP line number. (paragraph 4-1)
Are family members authorized to accompany personnel on ODT?
Personnel deploying in ODT status are not authorized to have family members accompany or join them during their assigned tour of duty OCONUS. (paragraph 4-1)