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See what it takes to be a Soldier in the U.S. Army.
See how three Soldiers are getting the most out of their training path and then discover your own path of strength.
See what it's like to live on an Army Post—from barracks to family housing.
To be a U.S. Army Soldier is to be a part of the strongest fighting force in the world. You’ll spend your days training, working and serving together to protect America’s freedoms. But you’ll also have time after work for family, friends and personal interests. From recruitment to retirement, the U.S. Army provides a unique and diverse lifestyle for Soldiers.
The first step in becoming a Soldier is working with a Recruiter to find out the best way to serve your country in the Army—and how you can use what you learn in the Army to succeed in life. If you decide to join, you’ll have nine weeks of Basic Combat Training (BCT) where you begin the transformation into a Soldier. At Advanced Individual Training (AIT), you’ll learn the skills to do your Army job
Learn why each Soldier’s role in the Army is important—and why you’ll find such satisfaction in what you do. Every Soldier’s career is unique. As you follow your interests and develop your skills, new opportunities open up. When you’re not training or working, you’re taking advantage of the benefits of living on an Army Post. And whether you’re on duty or off, you’ll be living the shared Army Values, such as Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage.
Because a Soldier's level of physical fitness has a direct impact on his or her combat readiness, a Soldier in the U.S. Army must be mentally and physically fit. Not only are physically fit Soldiers essential to the Army, they are also more likely to have enjoyable, productive lives.
You will find that military life can be a wonderful experience, although it has some challenges. You will notice right away that it is a community, but it definitely is not like living in your hometown. For one thing, you'll find that the Army has its own special language and uses a lot of abbreviations that will be new to you—to include the name of some of your benefits.
Soldiers are given every opportunity to grow — especially when it comes to a career. As a Soldier in the Army, you’ll gain a foundation of confidence, discipline and leadership that will serve you well whether you continue your career in the Army or choose a job in the civilian world. It’s the strength to do good today — and the strength to do well tomorrow.
