Recruits pick up their uniforms at Basic Training. They also receive Army Combat Uniforms (ACUs) and PT (Physical Training) uniforms.
Upon arrival at Basic Training recruits get haircuts and physical training uniforms.
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Basic Training isn't just about building physical strength and endurance. Recruits must also spend time in the classroom.
Army recruits must pass the three phases of Basic Training. Each phase is named after a color of the American flag.
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During Army Basic Training, recruits develop endurance, strength and flexibility.
After Basic Training, the next step for Soldiers is Advanced Individual Training (AIT), where they study for their specific jobs.
- Army
- Training
- Enlisted, Officer
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New Army Soldiers spend time with their families and march at graduation.
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A drill sergeant shows recruits how to attach a belay harness so they can begin rappelling.
Recruits pick up their uniforms at Basic Training. They also receive Army Combat Uniforms (ACUs) and PT (Physical Training) uniforms.
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A recruit moves through water during a Basic Training obstacle course.
Recruits participate in a ropes course, which helps them develop agility that can be useful in a combat situation.
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A recruit tackles the monkey bars in the middle of an obstacle course.
During Basic Training, drill sergeants instruct recruits in the Seven Core Army Values and teach the recruits how to be Soldiers.
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A recruit works on repairing a jammed weapon.
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