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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In this section training instructor refers to the officer that oversees basic training, but different service branches have different titles for these officers:

  • Army—Drill Sergeant
  • Coast Guard—Company Commander
  • Air Force—Military Training Instructor (MTI)
  • Marines—Drill Instructor + Surname
  • Navy—Recruit Division Commander (RDC)


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