Basic Training
Basic training may be one the toughest experiences of your life, but there's simply no way to avoid it if you wish to serve in the United States' military. It is designed to weed out recruits who do not have the strength or the will to serve their country in the armed forces, as well as to prepare soldiers for combat. Your training can last anywhere from 22 days to 9 weeks, depending upon which branch of the service you joined.
Use the following links to learn helpful tips that will better prepare you for the rigors of basic training:
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Before Basic Training
Find out what you can and can't bring to basic training, what the minimum physical fitness requirements are, what documents you will need for in-processing, and other helpful tips on what you can do before entering basic to make the training easier on yourself.
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During Basic Training
Learn about what you can expect once you get to basic training, as well as ways to make your time there less burdensome.
