BECOMING A SOLDIER
How long will it take for you to join?
The first step to becoming a Soldier is talking to a recruiter. He or she will guide you through the process of enlistment. Then, you will attend Basic Combat Training (BCT) and learn the ins and outs of being a Soldier. After Basic, you will enter Advanced Individual Training (AIT), where you will learn how to perform your Army job.
You can either meet with a recruiter at a recruitment center or email one to get answers to your questions. Working with a recruiter face-to-face is the best way to find the Army job and service option that fits your abilities and goals.
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Basic Combat Training is your first introduction to Army life. You’ll learn the ins and outs of being a Soldier, including Army traditions and values.
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During Advanced Individual Training (AIT), you'll learn the skills to perform your Army job.
Learn MoreThe Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), previously known as the APFT, is the Army’s physical fitness test. Learn about the six physical challenges that make up the ACFT and the standards that soldiers should meet in each.
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