Early life [edit]. Read was born on 17 November 1954 to a former army father and a mother who was a devout Seventh-day Adventist. He was placed in a children's home for the first five years of his life.He grew up in the Melbourne suburbs of Collingwood, Thomastown, Fitzroy and Preston.arly life [edit]. Read was born on 17 November 1954 to a former army father and a mother who was a devout Seventh-day Adventist. He was placed in a children's home for the first five years of his life.
Report Abuse. A UTA is a 4 hour period in the National Guard; a drill weekend is usually 4 UTAs, or a MUTA 4. You will have a maximum of 48 UTAs in a year, but your unit may allow you to skip a few for extenuating circumstances. CI Guy is referring to the 50 points you need to have a good year for retirement purposes. You will get 15 points just for belonging to the National Guard; one point (and one day pay) per UTA; one point and one day of pay for the 15 days Annual Training; and one point and one day of pay for any additional active duty training you do.
Federal civilian employees who are required to maintain membership in the National Guard or Reserve as a condition of their employment. Similar to traditional members, military technicians normally serve one weekend a month and two weeks a year and may be eligible for some VA benefits.ctive Guard and Reserve members performing active service with pay from the Federal government may qualify for a variety of VA benefits. Learn more Â». See how National Guard and Reserve members like you have used their VA benefits to get a degree, buy a house, ensure financial stability, and more.