Department of the Army
MISSISSIPPI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
2
nd
INFANTRY TRAINING BATTALION, 154
th
(RTI)
3500 AVENUE C
CAMP SHELBY, MS 39407-5500
REPLY TOATTENTION OF
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MEMORANDUM FOR SUAS (Raven) Operator Course Students, Class 000-00
SUBJECT: Student Information Letter
1. The following information is provided to assist you in preparing for your stay with us
as a student in the 2
nd
Infantry Training Battalion.
2. Congratulations, you have been selected to attend the following course at Camp
Shelby, MS:
A. Course Title and Number SUAS (Raven) Operator Course
B. Class Number 000-00
C. Course Dates (Start and End) 00000000 THRU 00000000
D. Host School 154
th
RTI-MS
E. School Code 998
F. Report to Building 3575
G. Report Time/Date 1300 hrs. 00000000
H. Reporting Uniform Op Camouflage Uniform (OCP)
I. Graduation Time / Date 0900 hrs. /00000000
3. Contact Information:
Course Manager: SFC JONES (601) 558-2123 Cell (601) 549-0306
Operations NCO: SFC ALCALA (601) 558-2907
BN Quality Assurance: SFC DILLON (601) 558-2166
Chief Instructor: MSG GRAHAM (601) 558-2308
Fax : (601) 558-2613.
DSN for Cp Shelby: (286)
Nights: 1800hrs-0600 CQ (601) 558-2167
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4. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The purpose of this course is to train and certify personnel to
operate the Raven Small Unmanned Aircraft System. This course provides training on the Small
Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) in a classroom and field environment. Students will perform
day and night operations, maintenance, and practical / tactical employment of the system. At the
conclusion of the training program, students will be assessed on their ability to operate the SUAS
system in a multitude of scenario based situations. The following is general information that will
assist you in preparing for your course. POCs for the 2nd Infantry Training Battalion are listed
below:
5. COURSE PREREQUISITE: Soldiers must be in the Army Reserve or Army National
Guard. Enlisted rank must be E4 through E7; waivers required for Warrant Officers WO1
through WO4 and Officers O1 through O4. Soldiers must be assigned to a unit with MTOE
authorized SUAS equipment. Student must not have a permanent or temporary profile that would
interfere with the student's ability to launch, operate, or recover the aircraft. The student must be
able to lift and throw 4.2 pounds for a distance of 15 feet, stand for long periods of time (2
hours), and have use of both hands. Student must be able to plot 8 digit grid coordinates on a
map using a coordinate scale and protractor (GTA 5-2-12), and have a basic knowledge of
computers (turn on/off programs, save data, operate keyboard and mouse). Student must meet
accession PULHES standards for their DMOS, have 20/20 correctable vision and have normal
color vision. Student must have a GT score of 100 or higher. NAC required.
6. REPORTING INSTRUCTION: Students must report NLT 1300hrs on the report date
as listed on the C3 screen in ATRRS. Students reporting after normal duty hours (0700-1630)
should contact the Course Manger at (601) 558-2123 to receive further instructions. Report to
building 3575, room 101 wearing OCP for in processing. In processing begins at 1300 on the
report date as shown on the C3 screen in ATRRS.
7. TRANSPORTATION: Contact Operations (601-558-2123) prior to arrival in order to
make arrangements to be picked up at the airport or Hattiesburg bus station. Before you call, be
sure to have your itinerary available in order to provide the operations cell with all of your
flight/bus information. Students will be picked up at Gulfport and Laurel/Hattiesburg Airports
ONLY. Personnel flying into Jackson or New Orleans airport will be required to provide their
own transportation to and from the airport. Students traveling by POV must provide a valid
driver’s license, insurance, and registration papers for a POV inspection. Transportation starts on
the course start date only, there will be no early arrival pickups or housing, contact the
Operations NCO or Course Manager to make arrangements. We will only provide airport
transportation on the report date.
a. Operations...................... (601) 558-2907 286-2907
b. Course Manager………...(601) 558-2123 / (601) 549-0306
c. Cadre Office....................(601) 558-2123
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8. QUARTERS/MEALS: Quarters and meals are provided but due to the limited hours of
operation of the DFAC and the course training hours as well as training location out in the
training area it is highly advised that the soldier be on partial per diem.
9. INPROCESSING: All students will report for in-processing with the following items.
Failure to produce the proper documentation within 72 hours for ADT courses and 3 days for
IDT will result in the Soldier being released for failure to meet course prerequisites. Soldiers
must meet the prerequisites of DA Pam 611-21 and bring all the items listed below:
a. Pre-Execution Checklist signed by your Commander.
b. Valid Military CAC ID card and pin number.
c. Identification Tags.
d. Valid AKO login and password for 1059 signature requirements.
e. Copy of this LOI.
f. Two copies of profile (if currently on profile).
g. Medical Review Board results must accompany all P3/P4 profiles.
h. Four copies of orders or a DD Form 1610.
i. Copy of ERB.
10. HT/WT: IAW AR 350-1 Soldiers attending institutional training courses must meet the
height and weight standards in AR 600-9. Soldiers that fail the initial height and weight will be
administered the height and weight again after 7 days, those that fail a second time will receive a
marginal DA Form 1059. Commanders/Commandants have the authority to deny enrollment or
disenrollment Soldiers that are grossly obese, or otherwise physically unable to meet course
requirements. Commanders/Commandants will conduct a risk assessment and counsel the
reporting Soldier on the outcome should the analysis result in denial of enrollment or
disenrollment of a course. Individual Soldier safety and the safety of the other Soldiers
participating in the training must always be considered. When denial of enrollment or
disenrollment from a course occurs, the first General Officer in the Soldier's chain of command
will be notified and provided with the circumstances that resulted in the decision.
11. ACFT: IAW AR 350-1 Soldiers attending professional military education and functional
training courses less than 8 weeks may require completion of the ACFT/APFT at the discretion
of the commandant or commander. Therefore, NO ACFT will be administered. However, it is
the Soldiers’ responsibility to show up in a satisfactory physical condition.
12. UNIFORM/EQUIPMENT: Uniform will be prescribed per the training schedule and
worn IAW AR 670-1. Each day students will be outdoors conducting Raven flight operations,
therefore the items listed below will be needed:
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a. Cold Weather Gear (Seasonal)
b. Wet Weather Gear
c. Canteen or Camelback
d. Sun Glasses
e. SUN SCREEN
13. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
a. Linen and blankets will be issued by the 154th Regiment supply. Sleeping bags are
suggested but not issued.
b. Bring adequate funds for personal needs.
c. The main AAFES (PX) is located on Jackson Ave. approximately 1 mile from the
Regiment.
d. Unit telephone number: (601) 558-2123 / 2166
e. Collect calls will not be accepted for any reason.
f. Unit telephone numbers are provided for emergency calls only.
g. Daily incoming/outgoing mail service will be provided at the following address:
Student's rank and name
Course Attending
Headquarters 154th Regiment
3500 C Avenue
Camp Shelby, MS 39407-5500
h. Bring appropriate civilian attire for Commandant's/Commander's time.
i. Military clothing sales store (MCSS) is located on Jackson Ave. in the PX,
approximately 1 mile from the RTI.
j. Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs and firearms are prohibited.
14. CONCLUSION: We train to the Army Standard. Our objective is to continue to
provide world class training and leader development that will prepare you to execute and sustain
operations in support of Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO).
IMPORTANT
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YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE AKO ACCOUNT, WITH AN ACTIVE
USER NAME, USER PASSWORD AND CAN ACESESS YOUR
ACCOUNT USING YOUR CAC CARD. PLEASE KNOW YOUR CAC
CARD PIN NUMBER.
ENCLOSURE 3
REPORT TO BUILDING 3575
11C /
Raven
Barracks
