ARMY DIR 2019-02 — Voluntary Inactive Duty Training
ARMY DIR 2019-02 governs voluntary inactive duty training and IMA detachments for qualifying U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2019-02
- Title: VOLUNTARY INACTIVE DUTY TRAINING
- Date: 01/22/2019
- Proponent: CAR
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2019-02 on armypubs.army.mil
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The publication addresses IMA detachment formation, training programs, organization, and support to proponent agencies. It requires qualifying voluntary IDT to involve authorized special additional duties and prescribed unit training or maintenance activities, with minimum periods and point limits.
Applies to: This directive applies only to USAR Soldiers. It does not apply to the Regular Army or the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States.
Topics covered
- Voluntary inactive duty training
- IMA detachments
- USAR Soldier eligibility
- Training programs
- Two-hour training assemblies
- Retirement points
Questions and answers
What duties qualify for voluntary IDT?
Voluntary IDT must involve special additional duties authorized for USAR Soldiers, pursuant to Office of the CAR policy. (paragraph 140-1)
What activities must voluntary IDT support?
USAR Soldiers must perform voluntary IDT in connection with the prescribed training or maintenance activities of the units they are assigned to in support of operational readiness. (paragraph 140-1)
How long must voluntary IDT periods last?
Voluntary IDT periods are not less than 2 hours (excluding roll call and rest periods) with a maximum of one point authorized on each calendar day. (paragraph 140-1)
Who must approve an IMA detachment training program?
The IMA gaining command must approve the training program. (paragraph 2-9)
How many Army IMAs must an IMA detachment have?
The detachment must have at least five Army IMAs who have similar military training interests. (paragraph 2-9)