Innovative Readiness Training
Purpose
To provide mission-essential training for units and personnel of the Wyoming National Guard, while building strong partnerships with our neighbors at the local level, by applying military personnel to assist in worthy community needs.
Program Intent
Accomplish military readiness training
Build and strengthen partnerships
Leverage both military and civilian contributions to multiply value and cost savings
Learn more about the IRT program – Visit website
Typical Projects
Combat Support/Combat Service Support
(Engineering/Medical/Transportation/Maintenance/Aviation)
Public schools or parks
Vertical or horizontal construction
Medical service to under-served populations
Medical & engineering support to Native American tribes
Support to eligible law enforcement agencies
Eligible Organizations
Eligible federal, regional, state, or local Governmental entity (Non-DOD). Any other youth or charitable non-profit organization designated by Secretary of Defense.
Reference: 32 USC 508
Governing Authorities:
10 USC Section 2012
DoD Directive 1100.2
32 USC Section 508
Applications
All applications must be submitted through the IRT Portal, per National Guard Bureau guidance.
Apply Now
Click on link Apply Now to submit an application.
Once the Application is submitted contact IRT Coordinator to confirm it has been received.
Contact
IRT Coordinator
CW5 Douglas Drost
Office Phone: (307) 772-5981
Email: douglas.e.drost.mil@army.mil
IRT Request Procedures
Requirements: Project requests must be made from a responsible individual with authority from an eligible organization. The project must meet NEPA requirements, demonstrate the project is not reasonably available from a private-sector contractor, and meet legal requirements. Projects may be conducted using state funds; or federal funds, if approved, in conjunction with state funds. An After Action Report (AAR) is required to be submitted within 60 days of project completion.
Requests: IRT project requests may be submitted to the National Guard Bureau any time during the year. Supplemental federal requests must be received no later than November 20 of the FY preceding the FY of the proposed project. Please be aware – project requests could take up to 2 years for approval.
Apply: All applications must be submitted through the IRT portal, per NGB guidance. Click the Apply Now link to create an account and submit an application.
Approval Authority
State: Director, Army or Air National Guard
Federal: OASD/RA