Before joining the army be sure to ask as many questions as possible. Getting to know what your getting yourself into in any aspect of life is crucial. Be sure to try and get the job that you want because if not then later on you might regret your decision. Make sure if there is a bonus then try and get it, request that you get it. Remember the recruiters are there for you. Another big thing is that they will tell you that once you sign the papers that your in the army and you cant get out, that is wrong. You can change your mind at any time before you leave for meps. You are not Government Property till you leave for active duty.

Army BCT

Army Basic Combat Training is the beginning level of the army. Here are the steps your going to take to becoming a united states soldier.

Step1: meps

meps is to insure that you can physically make it in the army. There is a physical, a lot of paper signing and a drug test. “Make sure your clean”

Step2: reception

Reception is getting you into their system so they know who you are and your financial payments and what not. It is long and boring but it is something that has to be done.

Step3: BCT

Week 1-3 is red phase. It is the hardest part physically you will have to go through. Remember the drill sergeants are not there to beat you up. They are there to help you so that when you get into the field you don’t get yourself killed. You will do knife training, beginners combative and land navigation which is fun.
Week 4-7, is white phase is more chill but strict because you will start using your m16 – m4 assault rifles. Lots of ranges and shooting. They will teach you how to shoot and why you shoot that way.
Week 8-9, is the fun part. Night fire- learning to work as a team at night and just blowing stuff up. Urban warfare, some but not all mos jobs will be able to use paint ball guns in this part of training. You will also do a FOB “forward operation base” you will spent a whole week in the field learning to protect your FOB. Grenades and also buddy movement. Then graduation.

Important Notes

Before going in know your general orders. Know your soldiers creed and be physically prepared.
APFT ” Army Physical Fitness Test” you will need to do 35 pushups, 48 sit-ups, and run the 2 mile under 16 min. Make sure you prepare yourself to do so.

Thank you I hope I could help you on your way to becoming a soldier. I respect your decision.
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