Innovative Readiness Training

What is Innovative Readiness Training, other than the best real-world hands-on deployment training available in the United States? Find out by watching our short two minute “Introduction to IRT” video now! #IRTsWin https://lnkd.in/d56u-sX

Earlier this summer, over 240 personnel from the Air Force Reserve, Air Force Active Duty, Air National Guard, and Virgin Islands Army National Guard provided medical care, including medical evaluations, dental care, and eye examinations. Throughout the medical support activity, 2,112 patients were seen, and 14,256 procedures were performed across the three islands. Service members received 28,967 hours of hands-on training and provided approximately $2.2 million in medical care to the residents of the Virgin Islands. Check out the details of the first Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) support activity in the Virgin Islands! To find out more, visit irt.defense.gov. #InnovativeReadinessTraining | #IRTSupportActivity | #IRT | #USVI | #VirginIslands | #IRT_Medical | #IRT_DentalCare | #IRT_OptometryCare | #FY24USVIWellness | #AirNationalGuard | #AirForceReserve | #AirForce | #ArmyNationalGuard | #Army??

In May, more than two dozen Air Force Reserve, Air Force Active Duty, and United States Space Force Service members conducted a friendly force cyber assessment of Nueces County’s 125 site-wide network and cloud assets. Check out the behind-the-scenes section to see how Service members executed this cyber support activity. To find out more, visit irt.defense.gov. #IRT | #InnovativeReadinessTraining | #IRTSupportActivity | #Texas | #IRT_Cyber |?#FY24NuecesCountyCyberExercise | #AirForceReserve | #AirForce | #SpaceForce

From July 1–14, 2024, the US Army Reserve (USAR), supported by the US Air Force (USAF) and US Navy (USN), partnered with the Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (CSRA RC) to conduct a medical support activity. The CSRA RC is a public sector, non-profit planning and development agency that serves a 13-county region in the eastern portion of Central Georgia by enabling local governments to overcome political boundaries to capitalize on the area's natural, historical, and demographic assets. At Burke County High School, Jenkins County High School, and the Hancock County Health Department, a dedicated team of military personnel offered a spectrum of services from dental care to behavioral health support. Across these sites, 163 Service members treated 1,652 patients and performed 2,828 procedures, with a fair market value of services rendered estimated at $500,825. This initiative addressed critical healthcare needs and served as a vital training ground for Service members, honing their skills in real-world settings and delivering 29,340 training hours. The success of this support activity was only possible with the support efforts from the Consumable Medical Asset Management Site (CAMS), which provided 9 medical kits, 20 dental kits, and 4 optometry kits. Additionally, the food services team prepared 2 Unitized Group Rations per day and Meals Ready to Eat were provided for lunch. To find out more, visit irt.defense.gov. #IRTSupportActivity | #InnovativeReadinessTraining | #IRT | #Georgia | #IRT_Medical | #IRT_Behavioral Health | #IRT_Dental | #EastCentralGeorgiaWellness | #ArmyReserve | #AirForceActiveDuty | #NavyActiveDuty |

Check out this article highlighting the great work done by Service members as part of the Guam Wellness mission this summer! #Guam | #CivilMilitaryPartnerships | #InnovativeReadinessTraining | #IRTMission | #IRT | #IRT_MedicalCare | #IRT_DentalCare | #IRT_OptometryCare | #AirForceReserve | #AFRC | #AirForce | #USAF | #Army | #USA | #Navy | #USN https://bit.ly/3BTun75

Check out our latest #IRT newsletter showcasing the annual Joint IRT Workshop, where Service members and community partners gathered to prepare for the upcoming mission season. Attendees celebrated the successes of FY24 and explored new tools and resources to apply to the IRT program. Find out how IRT civil-military partnerships continue to strengthen communities and enhance military readiness. Don't miss this update on our collective efforts to make a lasting impact! To find out more, visit irt.defense.gov. https://lnkd.in/evmXWBAd #IRT | #Army | #Marines | #Navy | #AirForce | #USA | #USAR | #ARNG | #USMC | #USMCR | #USN | #USNR | #USAF | #AFRC | #ANG

Check out this article highlighting the engineering projects carried out as part of the Innovative Readiness Training Program in the Hoopa Valley this summer! #California | #HoopaValley | #HoopaConstruction | #CivilMilitaryPartnerships | #InnovativeReadinessTraining | #IRTMission | #IRT | #AirForceReserve | #AFRC | #IRT_Construction | #IRT_CivilEngineering https://bit.ly/4dXE8hB

Check out this article highlighting the great work Service members have been doing at Pearl Harbor! If the walls of the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum's Hangar 79 could talk, they'd be the only ones left to recount the 85 minutes of pure chaos that reigned on December 7, 1941. With no witnesses to that day's events remaining, the bullet holes splattered across countless panes of glass remain a stark reminder of how fragile life is. It is the dozens of museum staff who keep the memories of the 2,403 Pearl Harbor bombing victims alive. People like Ronald Montgomery, a Navy Veteran who served for 28 years as an aircraft mechanic, use his skills to keep the historic aircraft on display in mint condition. Joining their ranks for ten weeks were five two-week rotations of civil engineer Airmen selected by the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Their purpose is to ensure the hangar receives much-needed repairs and Airmen. "With our buildings being both historical and old, they need a lot of renovation work," said Navy Veteran Mark Houff, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum capital project liaison. "We thought the IRT was a unique opportunity because it was an ability for us to engage the military. There are also huge cost savings to us, and they get the benefit of the training, so it is a win-win." By project completion, the museum will receive $750,000 in fair-market value construction at no cost, and more than 150 Airmen will have received priceless real-world training. "This mission specifically aligns with the IRT program by providing hands-on training that folks won't get at home station," said Capt. Jeremiah Wiltron, the officer in charge. "For those like the plumbers and electricians, we always have a struggle finding them off-base training." However, a lot of work still needs to be done. "There is a total bathroom demo and remodel," Wiltron said. "Before we got here, it was only about 40% of the square footage it is now. We knocked down some walls, so we really can open the space and almost triple their capacity." Service members also upgraded the mezzanine, including three new stairwells and a balcony extension. Finally, the hangar required an electrical upgrade, including numerous new outlets, to support the vision for future interactive museum displays. Civil Engineering is one of many services the IRT team provides. They also perform medical, cybersecurity, and aerial spray services for U.S. communities in need. For more information on IRT or how to apply for a support activity, visit irt.defense.gov. #IRTSupportActivity | #InnovativeReadinessTraining | #IRT | #Hawaii | #IRT_CivilEngineering | #AirForceReserve | #AFRC

From 30 May to 6 August 2024, the United States Army Reserve, with support from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, partnered with the Mississippi's Toughest Kids-Camp Kamassa in Copiah County, Mississippi, to lead construction efforts at Camp Kamassa. Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) has been supporting Camp Kamassa efforts since 2018 and has continued each year through different services. The camp stands as the state's leading fully disability-accessible facility, made possible by the collaborative efforts of local volunteers and military personnel participating in IRT support activities. Service members from across the nation joined forces, enduring the Mississippi heat to construct a place where every camper, regardless of physical or mental ability, can thrive. Camp Kamassa embodies inclusivity with its zero-gravity pool and plans for a fully accessible rock-climbing wall and various sports facilities. In addition to recreational opportunities, the camp also provides comprehensive medical support. This summer, vertical construction focused on completing projects started by prior rotations. Working with the community partner, Service members completed window casings, trimming, electrical, and plumbing work. They also finished the pavilion, adding a roof, electrical, and plumbing to the structure. The main objective of the horizontal construction was completing a rough grade for the parking lot, clearing and leveling an area to be used for staff housing, upgrading a logging road, and initial clearing for equestrian facilities. By the end of the support activity, 483 Service members received a total of 45,000 hours of training and provided no-cost construction services with a fair market value estimated to be $2,100,000. To find out more, visit irt.defense.gov #IRTSupportActivity | #InnovativeReadinessTraining | #IRT | #Mississippi | #IRT_Construction | #IRT_CivilEngineering | #CampKamassa | #MississippisToughestKids | #ArmyReserve | #MarineCorpsReserve | #USAR | #USMCR

From 22 January to 2 July 2024, the Army National Guard and the Kimaw Medical Center, in a successful and effective partnership, conducted a medical support activity to alleviate a growing backlog of unseen and untreated patients caused by restrictions during the recent pandemic. This successful collaboration not only addressed the immediate healthcare challenges but also reassures the effectiveness of such joint efforts in the future. The K’imaw Medical Center requested assistance to reduce the patient backlog and provide specialty care, which is not always available to the tribes. Through the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Program, 39 Service members provided their skills and services in family medicine, emergency medical service (EMS) support, radiology, laboratory, physical therapy, and behavioral health. Service members saw 735 patients and performed 489 medical procedures, 75 behavioral health screenings, and 25 EMS responses. This support activity significantly increased the health clinic and local EMS community reach and patient interaction, and most importantly, it reduced the number of untreated and unseen patients, making a profound impact on the community. A highlight of the support activity was when Service members conducted a Rough Terrain Evacuation Course, Combat Water Survival Training, and a Mass Casualty Incident Scenario in partnership with the Office of Emergency Services, KMC Hoopa, Hoopa Valley Fire Department, Hoopa Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Hoopa Valley Tribal Police, Hoopa Valley EMS, and REACH Aero-Medical Evacuation teams. Service members received 3,289 hours of valuable training across 34 training requirements. The support activity provided a fair market value of approximately $215,341 in no-cost medical services to the K’imaw Medical Center and members of the Hoopa Tribe in Northern California. Dr. Mark Liu, Medical Director of K’imaw Medical Center, had this to say about the support activity: “The relationship between IRT and the Hoopa Valley Native community is longstanding and always brings value to our community. We welcome IRT with open arms for future missions.” To find out more, visit irt.defense.gov. #IRTSupport activity | #InnovativeReadinessTraining | #IRT | #California | #Hoopa | #IRT_Medical |?#IRT_Radiology | #IRT_PhysicalTherapy |?#IRT_BehavioralHealth | #ArmyNationalGuard