I am getting ready to do my first annual training event with a brand new unit. 25% of my unit is in a REP-63 status, guardsmen who have enlisted but not attended basic and AIT yet. While they are in 63 status they drill with another unit designed to get them ready and keep them ready, I won’t see them for two years in some cases. Why is this important? I am not going to hit anything above U for the next year or two. So as a commander I’ve decided to use the time to prepare and train as if at full strength. I do this for two reasons:
1) To build a culture that will transcend Objective T. We will train to standard period with 1-100%.
2) Set conditions to that allow us to get to the objective T.

While the goal is ultimately to get to the T. If I train correctly now it will be easier later.