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Basic Training Guide

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Army Basic Combat Training (BCT)
10 weeks
Fort Jackson, SC (largest); Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Fort Sill, OK; Fort Moore, GA

Training Phases

1

Red Phase

Weeks 1-3

Core Values, Basic Skills, First Aid, Drill & Ceremony

2

White Phase

Weeks 4-6

Marksmanship, Bayonet Training, Combatives

3

Blue Phase

Weeks 7-10

Field Training, Team Building, Final Testing

Minimum Fitness Requirements

pushups

Min 10-13 (age dependent)

situps

Min 10-13 (age dependent)

run

2-mile run (age/gender dependent times)

Tips for Army Recruits

Practice push-ups, sit-ups, and running before arriving
Learn to make your bed with hospital corners
Memorize Soldier's Creed and Army Values before arrival
Practice following instructions immediately and precisely

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