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From Loyalty to Personal Courage, see how Soldiers in the U.S. Army live the Seven Core Values every day.
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Basic Combat Training (BCT) is a training course that transforms civilians into Soldiers. Over the course of nine weeks these recruits learn about the Seven Core Army Values, how to work together as a team and what it takes to succeed as a Soldier in the U.S. Army.
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Hear from these Soldiers why they chose to join and how the Army has helped them achieve their goals. | |  | Red Phase
Upon the completion of Reception Week, recruits begin training and participating in field exercises while learning the importance of teamwork. | |  | White Phase
Through marksmanship training and rappelling exercises recruits learn new skills and develop the confidence it takes to become a Soldier. | |  | Blue Phase
Soldiers continue with their weapon training and participate in the Night Infiltration Course, which prepares them for the next stage of training. | |  | Graduation
After completing Basic Combat Training Soldiers graduate and embark on Advanced Individual Training (AIT). |
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Learn more about Basic Combat Training and the Army through these interactive downloads.
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