Basic training is the first step in preparing you to be a soldier. It starts with basic combat training or Army boot camp. Then comes specialized training in your career field — or you may go to Officer Candidate School to master Army leadership skills. Original or certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree or separation order. Copies of prescriptions for any medications. Original or certified ROTC documentation if applicable. Prohibited Items During Basic Training 1.
Weapons of Any Type This includes pocket knives, firearms, fireworks, clubs, batons, brass knuckles, etc. Tobacco products and lighters I f you bring cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, etc. Alcohol-based Products This includes beverages or health products. Food items This includes gum, candy and chips.
Obscene or Pornographic Materials. Nonprescription Drugs Medications not prescribed to you by the military, including items such as foot powders, antihistamines, sleep aides, acne medication, etc. Narcotics, Illegal Drugs or Any Paraphernalia All of these are prohibited from basic training — and military service in general.
Expensive Personal Items Such as cameras, tablets, fancy jewelry, etc. During these weeks, you will focus on: Self-discipline. Combat skills. Night training. Hand-to-hand combat and weapons training.
Basic rifle marksmanship. Physical fitness. Expect to develop these skills: Building advanced marksmanship and maneuvering techniques. Engaging targets as part of a team. Completing convoy operations. Identifying and disabling improvised explosive devices. Training on advanced weapons, such as machine guns.
Learning how to throw live grenades. Army Basic Training Graduation Most of this week will include inspections, out-processing, personal time, haircuts, family day and the graduation ceremony itself. Family Resources Family members are often concerned about the health and safety of their loved one in basic training. What to Wear to Basic Training Graduation?
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We admire you for considering such a big career decision at your age. Unfortunately, we're unable to directly reach out to you until you are at least sixteen years old and a junior in high school. However, the following ROTC info is something that may interest you now.
To become an enlisted Soldier, you must be 17 years old. Military Academy at West Point, or from another college or university program. Learn more about Army Eligibility Requirements and how to receive Officer training while in college. There are a variety of options available to help you pursue education with flexibility, such as ROTC programs, the GI Bill, and other programs that help pay for college tuition, trade school, technical school, or trainings.
View all of the Education Benefits available to you. Army ROTC has several scholarships available for college-bound high school students. By serving part-time, you are able to continue your college education or work a civilian job, while earning an extra paycheck and maintaining many of the benefits of military service.
You can serve part-time or full-time as you train in our health care program. Upon graduation of the program, you will enter the Army health care team as a Commissioned Officer.
There are numerous health care careers available through the Army Medical Education Deparment AMEDD , including physicians, dentists, nurses, veterinarians, and many more. View your career options. ROTC makes it possible to achieve your ambitions.
Become a leader and serve your country in one of the nation's top leadership training programs. Upon graduation, you're guaranteed a career as an Army Officer. It's all about marksmanship.
Spending time on these skills also hones your self-discipline and teamwork. By now, you'll start to get the hang of military life. You may even think your drill sergeant is noticing your improvement. You're developing all the essential soldier skills, which you'll put together in the next phase. The final phase of BCT -- the Blue, or Warrior, Phase -- will build your individual tactical training, increase your leadership skills and self-discipline, and improve your understanding of teamwork.
It also will include challenges and tests you'll have to pass in order to graduate from BCT. It's time to dig deep. The final week of BCT is about soldiers and their families. After you finish the final training events one week of field training and a kilometer march back to the post , you'll receive a day with your family to catch up on your recent experiences -- and you'll have plenty to discuss. The next day, you'll graduate before moving on to your next phase of training usually advanced individual training, or AIT.
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