900 divisions

rouhanashi · 09-19-2015, 09:47 AM

800 divisions are specwar, 900 is band camp :P
Knowing your 15/16 count manual of arms is extremely helpful for drill team, honestly if you know that the rest is easy. About 2/3 of the drill team had actual drill experience, and even then some of the armed exhibition guys were pretty bad at unarmed drill.

To get into the division at all, they usually ask who wants to spin a rifle or who has experience. They sometimes ask for a demonstration, but I don't know if they do that anymore. It's not a big deal anyways. After that, you're just on the drill team unless you get cut. Most cuts don't happen until about week 4. As for the honor guard, I'm not 100% sure but I'm pretty sure it's the same way.

I left July 7th and I got there the same evening. Don't quote me on this, but I think this week they're forming a new triple threat division. If I'm wrong, then it'll be a staff division. It's staff -> state flags -> triple threat and then it repeats.

Best of luck to you though!! If you have any questions about bootcamp in general I'm still recently graduated and I'm still at rtc on hold.

Keirstrider · 01-29-2016, 03:51 PM

I shipped last November 2015 and graduated December 31st 2015. I had the opportunity to be in a 900 staff division. Being a staff division is a lot different from being a regular rifle division. In addition to the usual drill and learning that you do in boot camp you are also required to serve at the Ceremonial Drill Hall and practice your assigned positions for the Pass-In-Review Ceremony. Usually the timeframe for learning these positions is fast track, your introduced to your position one week and two weeks later your performing. You will perform 2-3 ceremonies, including your own, and be expected to pass along your knowledge to the junior division that will end up taking your spot when you move onto your next training command.

A lot people refer to 900 divisions as band camp, but it really isn't. There are a lot of extra activities and stuff you end up learning in a shortened amount of time. Staff Divisions run the pass-in-review with many different positions, some on the drill deck and highly visible while others are behind the scenes, but no less important. It was a great opportunity.

Being a 900 division is not easy, and it's not a choice. If you end up serving in a 900 division you've got to have your stuff together and be able to pass your PRT better than at the minimum requirements. You will be hand selected by Drill Hall Staff members during your first night at boot camp.

01-29-2016, 03:51 PM	#2
Keirstrider Newbie Join Date: May 2015 Location: Great Lakes, IL Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	900 Staff Divisions I shipped last November 2015 and graduated December 31st 2015. I had the opportunity to be in a 900 staff division. Being a staff division is a lot different from being a regular rifle division. In addition to the usual drill and learning that you do in boot camp you are also required to serve at the Ceremonial Drill Hall and practice your assigned positions for the Pass-In-Review Ceremony. Usually the timeframe for learning these positions is fast track, your introduced to your position one week and two weeks later your performing. You will perform 2-3 ceremonies, including your own, and be expected to pass along your knowledge to the junior division that will end up taking your spot when you move onto your next training command. A lot people refer to 900 divisions as band camp, but it really isn't. There are a lot of extra activities and stuff you end up learning in a shortened amount of time. Staff Divisions run the pass-in-review with many different positions, some on the drill deck and highly visible while others are behind the scenes, but no less important. It was a great opportunity. Being a 900 division is not easy, and it's not a choice. If you end up serving in a 900 division you've got to have your stuff together and be able to pass your PRT better than at the minimum requirements. You will be hand selected by Drill Hall Staff members during your first night at boot camp.

09-19-2015, 09:47 AM	#1
rouhanashi Newbie Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	800 divisions are specwar, 900 is band camp :P Knowing your 15/16 count manual of arms is extremely helpful for drill team, honestly if you know that the rest is easy. About 2/3 of the drill team had actual drill experience, and even then some of the armed exhibition guys were pretty bad at unarmed drill. To get into the division at all, they usually ask who wants to spin a rifle or who has experience. They sometimes ask for a demonstration, but I don't know if they do that anymore. It's not a big deal anyways. After that, you're just on the drill team unless you get cut. Most cuts don't happen until about week 4. As for the honor guard, I'm not 100% sure but I'm pretty sure it's the same way. I left July 7th and I got there the same evening. Don't quote me on this, but I think this week they're forming a new triple threat division. If I'm wrong, then it'll be a staff division. It's staff -> state flags -> triple threat and then it repeats. Best of luck to you though!! If you have any questions about bootcamp in general I'm still recently graduated and I'm still at rtc on hold.