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The 3 Phases Of Army Basic

Training
Army Basic Training is
designed to give each
candidate all of the initial
skills they will need to be an
effective warrior in today's
fight against terrorism,
natural disasters and all
forms of piracy.
Soldiers in today's Army
face technologies and
circumstances unheard of less
than 20 years ago. Army
Basic Training is the first step
to learning how to effectively
and safely combat the evils
and dangers of life today. It is
both physically and mentally
challenging. Army basic
Training candidates push
themselves to gain greater
levels of strength, stamina and
knowledge under the harsh
and demanding tutelage of
professional Drill Instructors.
Army Basic Training is
anything but easy. Candidates
are challenged physically and
mentally to do their very best
for nine solid weeks.
Candidates wake up every
day at 5:00 a.m. and be
exercising by 5:30, breakfast
at 6:30 and more training at
8:30. Lunch is at noon and
more training at 1:00 p.m. At
5:00 p.m. candidates eat
dinner and 6:00 p.m. means
time with the Drill Sergeant.
From 8:30 to 9:30, candidates
get some personal time. Lights

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are out at 9:30 p.m. Candidates who get
used to this regime before they arrive
perform all that much better.
Phases Of Training
Army Basic Training is divided into
three distinct phases that cover many
aspects of military life, combat training
and personal development. These phases
are called the Patriot Phase, the
Gunfighter Phase and the Warrior Phase.
Each level of Army Basic Training
requires a commitment of time, effort and
dedication rarely seen in the civilian
world. Completing each phase of Army
Basic Training is a major life
accomplishment.
Patriot Phase
In the Patriot Phase, candidates are
trained in drill and military ceremony,
military customs and courtesies, and the
Seven Army Values. These Army Values
represent the core beliefs held by all
Army soldiers. They are loyalty, duty,
respect, selfless service, honor, integrity
and personal courage. These values
center around the integrity and
dedication required by all soldiers to
perform their duties in an effective and
efficient manner, under all circumstances.
Army Basic Training gives candidates the
abilities they need to accomplish these
tasks.
Gunfighter Phase
During the Gunfighter Phase,
candidates are given weapons training.
They learn how to use the M249 Squad
Automatic Weapon (SAW), the M-16
rifle, the AT4 anti-tank weapon and the
M203 grenade launcher. They are also
trained in hand-to-hand combat,
unconventional wartime tactics and
modern day technologies related to their
military career.
Warrior Phase
The Warrior Phase focuses on the
individual job skills candidates will
master. With so many career paths to
choose from within the Army, these jobs
can range from plumber to postal
worker, mechanic to missile launcher and
everything in between. During this phase,
candidates begin a process of life long
learning in their chosen career path.
Army Basic Training prepares
candidates and helps them to develop
physically, mentally and professionally
into a modern day warrior in an elite
fighting and rescue force.

Chris Harmen writes informational articles about life and careers in the US Army, the US Army Reserves
and the US Navy, providing valuable information about state of the art career training and military
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