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How often may RACES drills be routinely conducted without special authorization?

One hour per week.

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  1. No more than 1 hour per week ✔
  2. No more than 1 hour per month
  3. No more than 2 hours per week

Why: RACES stations may hold routine training drills and tests up to a total of one hour per week. Longer drills need approval from state emergency planning officials.

Huh, didn't know that: A longer drill of up to 72 hours is allowed no more than twice per calendar year, with approval.

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Answer: No more than 1 hour per week. RACES stations may hold routine training drills and tests up to a total of one hour per week. Longer drills need approval from state emergency planning officials.

  1. NCVEC 2023-2027 General Class Pool and Syllabus (6th Errata, Feb 4 2026) ncvec.org/downloads/General%20Class%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%202023-2027%20Public%20Release%20with%206th%20Errata%20Feb%204%202026.pdf
    No more than 1 hour per week
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. 47 CFR 97.407 (Cornell LII mirror of eCFR) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.407
    such tests and drills may be conducted for a period not to exceed 72 hours no more than twice in any calendar year
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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