AR 612-201 — Initial Entry/prior Service Trainee Support
AR 612-201 governs Soldier and student processing functions for initial military training, prior service training, and mobilized IRR Soldiers.
- Publication number: AR 612-201
- Title: INITIAL ENTRY/PRIOR SERVICE TRAINEE SUPPORT
- Date: 03/11/2024
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 612-201 establishes support principles, service standards, tasks, rules, and processing steps. It covers reception battalion operations, training assignments, records, mobilization, ESL training, and rehabilitation processing.
Applies to: Mobilization processing is applicable to those categories of enlisted personnel that will process through RECBN during mobilization.
Topics covered
- Reception battalion processing
- Initial military training
- Mobilization processing
- Training assignments
- English as a Second Language training
- Warrior Training Rehabilitation Program
- Soldier records
Questions and answers
How quickly must reception battalion processing be completed?
The RECBN commanders will ensure that all essential processing will be completed within 3 workdays following arrival. (paragraph 2-3)
What is required for Soldiers receiving VA disability compensation when they enter active duty?
Soldiers who are receiving disability pensions or compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for any reason are required to waive such pensions or compensation at the time of entry on AD. (paragraph 2-3)
Can records from Army National Guard or Army Reserve units be disposed of?
No one will dispose of any records sent by an ARNGUS or USAR unit. (paragraph 1-04)
Can IMT Soldiers request assignment to a specific location?
The IMT Soldiers are not eligible to submit a DA Form 4187 requesting assignments to specific CONUS or overseas locations. (paragraph 5-2)
How soon must Soldiers be transferred to the Warrior Training Rehabilitation Program?
Soldiers will be transferred to the WTRP within 5 days of the unit receiving the WTRP recommendation unless disapproved by the company or FTU commander. (paragraph 8-5)