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Turning Recruits into Servicemembers

Basic Training – often called boot camp – prepares recruits for all elements of service: physical, mental and emotional. It gives servicemembers the basic tools necessary to perform the roles that will be asked of them for the duration of their tour. Each of the Services has its own training program, tailoring the curriculum to the specialized nature of its role in the Military.

No matter which branch of the Service a recruit chooses, Basic Training is an intense experience. However, about 90 percent of recruits make it through boot camp. The purpose of this training isn’t to “break” recruits. In fact, the combination of physical training, field exercises and classroom time makes individuals strong and capable. It’s a tough process, but a rewarding one that many servicemembers value for life.

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Boot Camp Breakdown

Army
Basic Combat Training

Marine Corps
Recruit Training

Air Force
Recruit Training

Coast Guard
Recruit Training

Duration:

9 weeks

Duration:

12 weeks

Duration:

8 weeks

Duration:

8.5 weeks

Duration:

8 weeks

Locations:

Fort Benning
Fort Benning, Ga.

Fort Jackson
Columbia, S.C.

Fort Knox
Louisville, Ky.

Fort Leonard Wood
Waynesville, Mo.

Fort Sill
Lawton, Okla.

Locations:

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
Parris Island, S.C.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego
San Diego, Calif.

Location:

Great Lakes Recruit Training Depot
Great Lakes, Ill.

Location:

Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio, Texas

Location:

Cape May Coast Guard Training Center
Cape May, N.J.

More Info:
Navy
Boot Camp

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