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Recruit Sustainment Program is a program of the United States Army National Guard designed to introduce new recruits to the fundamentals of the U.S. Army before they leave to Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. The motto is "Paratus Preliator".
The program is based on the three traits of combat which include being mentally prepared, administratively correct and physically fit, along with the seven Army Values signified by the acronym LDRSHIP.
RSP includes five phases. These include:
While at RSP, recruits do physical training to prepare for the rigors of BCT. Initially this includes the 2-2-2 PT test, which consists of a 2-mile run, 2 minute for push-ups, and 2 minute for sit-up. After completion of BCT , recruits complete a standard Army Physical Fitness Test. Generally, RSP recruits undergo an APFT at every drill except for those in Gold Phase.