Here are a couple to get you started:. Do I have to go to Basic Training? What is the time commitment for part-time service?
Our goal is to answer your questions and help you decide if the Army is a good option for you. We understand you may not be ready to join yet, or that we may not be the right fit, and that's fine. There's no obligation for talking to us. Can I join as an Officer? What type of health care jobs are available in the Army? We admire you for considering such a big career decision at your age. Unfortunately, we're unable to directly reach out to you until you are at least sixteen years old and a junior in high school.
However, the following ROTC info is something that may interest you now. To become an enlisted Soldier, you must be 17 years old. Military Academy at West Point, or from another college or university program.
Learn more about Army Eligibility Requirements and how to receive Officer training while in college. There are a variety of options available to help you pursue education with flexibility, such as ROTC programs, the GI Bill, and other programs that help pay for college tuition, trade school, technical school, or trainings. View all of the Education Benefits available to you. Army ROTC has several scholarships available for college-bound high school students. By serving part-time, you are able to continue your college education or work a civilian job, while earning an extra paycheck and maintaining many of the benefits of military service.
You can serve part-time or full-time as you train in our health care program. Upon graduation of the program, you will enter the Army health care team as a Commissioned Officer. There are numerous health care careers available through the Army Medical Education Deparment AMEDD , including physicians, dentists, nurses, veterinarians, and many more.
View your career options. ROTC makes it possible to achieve your ambitions. Become a leader and serve your country in one of the nation's top leadership training programs. Upon graduation, you're guaranteed a career as an Army Officer.
When you're at least 16 years old and at least a high school junior, you can reach out to us, or even talk to your high school counselor. Together, we'll talk options and decide if ROTC is the right path for you.
After graduation, you are commissioned as a highly respected second lieutenant in the Army, entrusted with leading other Soldiers. Privacy Act Notice: The above disclosure is voluntary. All information will be used strictly for recruiting purposes. These are called Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills, and will serve as a foundation of your Soldier skills. Warrior Tasks come in four forms, and involve mastering individual Soldier skills, while Battle Drills are team-based tactical skills.
This Warrior Task requires that you become qualified and proficient on your assigned weapon, which is determined through your chosen Military Occupational Specialty MOS. You will learn how to properly engage targets, maintain your weapon, and use periphery technology, including night vision and laser sighting.
Finally, you must safely and accurately throw live hand grenades and set and recover mines. While each Service has different training schedules and requirements, the orientation process is basically the same across Services. During this time, new recruits might:.
Starting at orientation, the actual training begins. This varies from Service to Service and lasts between seven and 13 weeks. X Tap to Close What can we help you find? Main Menu ESC x. Cadet Paige Herbst. Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Abdallah. Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Greer. Corporal Brooke Dieters. Sergeant Brian Threat. Boot Camp by Service. Army Army Basic Combat Training. Duration 10 weeks.
Physical Fitness Requirements Timed 2-mile run 2 minutes of situps 2 minutes of pushups. Duration 13 weeks. Physical Fitness Requirements Timed 3-mile run A pullup count 2 minutes of abdominal crunches. Navy Navy Recruit Training. Duration 8—9 weeks. Physical Fitness Requirements Timed 1.
Duration 8. Duration 8 weeks. Related Videos. Speaker 4: Start your physical training as soon as possible. Speaker 5: Get in good shape before you come. Speaker 6: Running, doing pushups, situps. Speaker 9: Check yourself for your ego. Speaker Come mentally prepared. Speaker A lot of people forget about and lack the preparation mentally. Speaker The military training instructors do yell quite a bit. Know what you are looking for? Click the section to jump right to some of the most frequently asked questions and information!
Training Requirements 2. How Long is Basic Training? Where is Basic Training? Do You Get Paid? What Can You Bring? Training Phases. All About Graduation 8. Family Resources. Then hopefully you figured out that building up your physical strength before you step into formation for the first time is probably a wise move.
You can expect those standards to be tested during Week Zero, also known as Reception Battalion. So you think you have what it takes to pass? The complete Army basic training cycle is about 10 weeks, divided into three phases: Red, White and Blue, which last about three weeks each.
Your initial training will be followed by additional specialized training at the same installation. During the in-processing of Week Zero, the Army will establish your military pay records and scale. Expect to give the wheels of the government a day or so to slowly grind into action. Pay for BMT depends upon your rank. Wondering what personal items you can bring to make life more pleasant?
Also bring white underwear, calf-length white athletic socks, a pair of running shoes and your eyeglasses. In addition to these items, women recruits will need to bring sports bras, regular bras, hair ties that match your hair color and feminine hygiene items.
Required items include a toothbrush with case, hairbrush or comb, one washcloth and towel, antiperspirant, shower shoes flip-flops , toothpaste, dental floss, shampoo, soap and a soap case, a disposable razor or safety razor with blades, and shaving cream optional for women. If flying to your training installation, make sure your toiletries meet TSA liquids standards. Carry these documents by hand to your basic training site, and keep them secure while traveling, since they contain your personal information.
Now is definitely not the time. Medications not prescribed to you by the military, including items such as foot powders, antihistamines, sleep aides, acne medication, etc. Such as cameras, tablets, fancy jewelry, etc. In these next few days, expect to do mostly in-processing such as paperwork, orientations, getting your ID, medical exams, vaccinations, being issued eyeglasses, receiving your uniform and equipment and learning how to wear them , plus settling your personal affairs.
Remember, making a good first impression is important, and that includes not only your attitude but your appearance. When in doubt, cover it up or leave it behind. This phase includes intense physical training as well as road marches and formation marches.
White Phase will also be your first introduction to Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills , such as first aid skills, navigational skills, weaponry use and much, much more. Take this tip from the U. These weeks will serve as your final transformation from a civilian into a soldier.
All of your training will be put to the test on a multiple-day land navigation course. Here you will prove your survival, fitness and soldier skills. After you make it through this phase and pass all tasks of the end-of-cycle test, then you will be qualified to wear the Army Black Beret as a fully qualified Army soldier.
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