Last week, we highlighted that The New York Guard (State Defense Force) conducted its comprehensive weeklong Annual Training. Impressively, this marked the second occurrence of such a weeklong Annual Training hosted by the State Defense Force this year. Throughout this time, a number of classes were offered, ranging from Officer Candidate School to the fundamental Initial Entry Training (IET – SDF Basic Training). Notably, this year witnessed The New York Guard achieve a significant milestone, boasting one of its most sizable Basic Training cohorts to date, with a commendable graduating class of 56 individuals.
Here’s a glimpse into the recruits’ time in Basic Training which involved invigorating Physical Training (PT) sessions and the recruits mastering the intricacies of Drill & Ceremony. These highlights underscore the recruits’ dedication program, both of which are instrumental in shaping their comprehensive skill set as soldiers.
Initial Entry Training (IET) and Officer Candidate School (OCS) service members participating in morning physical training (PT) during Annual Training 2023 at Camp Smith, New York National Guard training site. Photos by New York Guard Public Affairs Office.
A day in the life of the 2023 Initial Entry Training class. Up at 5am for physical training , then drill and ceremony, classroom exercises, followed by some great chow then more drill and ceremony at Camp Smith, New York National Guard training site. Photos by New York Guard Public Affairs Office.
They came in Citizens and are now leaving as trained Service Members of the New York Guard.Annual Training 2023 at Camp Smith, New York National Guard training site. Video by New York Guard Public Affairs Office.
Source: New York Guard
