BASIC COMBAT TRAINING

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10-WEEK BASIC COMBAT TRAINING

Ft. Benning, GA ★ Ft. Jackson, SC
Ft. Sill, OK ★ Ft. Leonardwood, MO

Zero Phase: Week 0

Arrive at Reception

In-Process Paperwork 

Medical Exams

Receive Uniforms & Haircut

Receive Unit Assignment

Red Phase (Patriot): Weeks 1-3

Learn 7 Army Values (LDRSHIP)

Basic Tactical Training

Nuclear-Biological-Chemical Defense
(aka “Gas Chamber”)

White Phase (Gunfighter): Weeks 4-5

Basic Rifle Marksmanship

Hand-to-Hand Combative Training

Rappel Tower

Night Training

Land Navigation
(Map & Compass Reading)

Blue Phase (Warrior): Weeks 6-9

Convoy Operations Training

10K & 15K Tactical Foot Marches

Advanced Rifle Marksmanship

End of Cycle Test
-Army Combat Fitness Test ACFT
-Drill & Ceremony
-Field Training Exercise FTX

Graduation & Family Day