Basic Training in the Army National Guard

becoming a soldier in the Army National Guard is not easy but it will be one of the most transformative experiences of your entire life [Applause] it all starts at basic combat training or BCT over the course of ten weeks you will learn to overcome any challenge placed before you the transition from civilian to soldier will transform you both physically and mentally and will be an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life welcome to the US Army the world's greatest fighting force the US Army has four sites for BCT Fort Benning Fort Jackson Fort Sill and Fort Leonard Wood as a National Guard soldier you will train alongside active duty and Reserve Component soldiers alike and together with your battle buddies you will learn the Army's extrinsic combat standards once soldiers arrive at their basic training reception battalion they will make a final phone call notifying family they've arrived safely parents or spouses need not be concerned if you don't hear from your loved one over the 10 weeks of basic training family should know that soldiers will be in good hands you can be assured that your soldier is receiving the best training and care the Army has to offer males and females were trained together but are housed separately reception typically lasts four to seven days and includes administrative preparations such as physical examinations dental exams x-rays optometry exams blood tests and immunizations be prepared because there is no smoking alcohol no drugs or junk food during training if you can't handle that then you've come to the wrong place to complete your transition you will enjoy one of the posts barber shops where you will be treated to the Army's famed military makeover at last you will be issued your Army Combat Uniform [Music] once you've processed through reception you are now ready to get to know your drill sergeants who are very excited to meet you so Joe sergeant's at first they can come off is very scary that is their job just to take you from civilian to soldier in a short amount of time they're not here to hurt you they are here to make you stronger you're having to obey orders and do exactly what they do and Ally how to do it and when to do it you don't do it that way they will correct you to tie this gear one more time what am I your sergeant there you go wake up this recession you better learn my voice really quick you can't even do a push-up if they fly lands on your face and it itches more than anything you let that fly do whatever it wants to do you did not slap it off you did not move if I tell you something and you hear my voice you better snap to get right you wanna steam how are you here you can't do a push-up 41 do not move these now your bunks hurry up get over here sergeant sergeant how long have you been here basic training is divided into three phases red white and blue your training begins in red phase in which soldiers develop basic combat skills with emphasis on equipment familiarization and skill developments such as first aid physical readiness training and team-building highlights include the confidence course and the gas chambers where soldiers are exposed to CS gas in a controlled environment and are expected to react during weeks four through six white phase soldiers begin honing their skills with basic rifle marksmanship soldiers will also train at combatives and pugil stick tactics where soldiers are trained to close in on the enemy countered by intelligence and common sense this training teaches soldiers to use their rifle as a melee weapon the confidence course tests personal courage on elevated obstacles you will work on your strengths and weaknesses and learn to depend on your battle buddies to complete the course also during this phase soldiers are instructed on tactical foot marches and land navigation which includes map reading and compass skills Blueface concentrates on individual tactics increased leadership self-discipline and teamwork this phase is the culmination of everything learned throughout all BCT training phases during the US weapons immersion trainees first practice with dummy grenades and graduate to live grenades it will also undergo field training exercises and simulated combat scenarios during the day and night you will have a battle buddy who communicates what needs to happen so you can stay accountable for your team you've done it you've completed basic combat training and taken your place among the greatest fighting force in the world you've passed the red white and blue phases and now proudly display those colors on your US Army uniform your friends and loved ones will be proud and will notice the change in you are now a soldier but your journey doesn't end here this adventure has only just begun [Music]

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Keywords: Army, Basic Training, Boot Camp, National Guard, Tips

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Length: 7min 5sec (425 seconds)

Published: Thu Aug 22 2019