The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) ensures all the soldiers meet deployment readiness requirements at all times. The process they have soldiers undergo is Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, Integration (RSOI). The program involves soldiers updating their medical records, updating their height & weight measurements, and completing any and all administrative records that need their attention. So when ordered to Active Duty by The Governor & Adjutant General (Senior National Guard General) they are fully prepared to deploy immediately.
This past February troops from 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade underwent The RSOI process to ensure they are ready for upcoming deployments & training.
In preparedness for Annual Training, OPEVAL 2023, and deployments, 1st Brigade, Texas State Guard conducts Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, Integration (RSOI) at the Texas National Guard Armory, Dallas, Texas, Feb. 25, 2023, to ensure all guardsmen meet readiness requirements. Battalions deployed in intervals to undergo deployment preparation and validation, via administrative and medical stations, to maximize deployment readiness for future missions. (Photos by Cpt. Esperanza Meza) #TXSG #TXMilitary #Duty #Honor #Texas #TexansServingTexas #txlege
The training drill finished with a distribution of awards to soldiers who served on recent deployments as part of Operation Lone Star.
Congratulations to Pfc. Ashley Haley-Varner and Pfc. Eric Hager in receiving the Texas State Guard Achievement Medals for serving in Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Lone Star, presented by Cpt. Cyla Srna, Bravo Company Commander, 4th Battalion, 1st Brigade, Texas State Guard, at the Texas National Guard Armory, February 25, 2023. Haley-Varner also received the Adjutant General’s Individual Award, for outstanding service in the Texas Military Department Call Center in support of Operation Lone Star. Well done! (Photos by Pfc. Bryan Sather) #Duty #Honor #Texas #TXMilitary #Texas #txlege
Congratulations to Cpl. Robert Beck in receiving the Commanding General’s Individual Award (CGIA) presented by Cpt. Douglas Coover, Acting Company Commander, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, Texas State Guard (TXSG). Per the citation, “Cpl. Beck facilitated advanced training affording the opportunity for TXSG Engineers to participate at a much higher level on deployment during Operation Lone Star (OLS). The training included certification for the operation of heavy equipment used with military engineering. Specifically, this type of engineering was performed in support of OLS land/water/air maneuvers, the spanning of utility and irrigation culverts, road construction for wheeled vehicles, various types of military vehicles, and construction of landing zones for rotorcraft. Beck is commended for laying the foundation for additional Texas Military Department Mission Ready Packages (MRPs) that can be performed by TXSG Engineers.” Very well deserved! (Texas State Guard photos)
Source: Texas State Guard
