Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP)

 

Also known as pre-boot camp. Prepares you mentally, physically and administratively for the rest of BCT, and for the work of a Warrior.

Reception

This is your first taste of service. It's hectic and confusing. You'll love it. Any administrative or paperwork problems are resolved here.

Red Phase (Weeks 1 - 3)

Fast-paced. Extremely challenging. You'll grow physically strong, and learn discipline, honor and integrity. Drills include the Obstacle Course, Victory Tower and Bayonet Course.

White Phase (Weeks 4 - 6)

You're a Soldier now. No longer a recruit. Emphasis on personal courage. You'll learn to live the Army values. Drills include Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) and Grenades.

Blue Phase (Weeks 7 - 9)

Your Soldier responses are second nature now. You think like a warrior. Your Final Field Training Exercises (FTX) include Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) and Convoy Live Fire.

The Warrior
This phase determines whether you're ready to graduate from BCT. You'll be tested for physical fitness, mastery of drills and understanding of the seven Army values.

Another important tip: Listen to your drill sergeant from day one. Never let your attention wander. Everything they do and say is for a reason.

Basic Combat Training (BCT)

Phases of Basic Combat Training (BCT)

Don't let the name fool you. Basic Combat Training (BCT) is anything but basic. It's nine weeks of hard-core mental and physical drills that change you forever and prepare you for your new job: Citizen-Soldier, protector of a nation.

Basic Training is a physical challenge for even the most highly athletic people. Doing PT (physical training) on your own before and during this period—especially push-ups, sit-ups and running—will help greatly and can prevent many injuries.

 

Advanced Individual Training (AIT)

After you complete basic combat training, the next step is AIT (advanced individual training).

AIT, which usually lasts 2 to 10 months, is where you learn your MOS (military occupational specialty)—your District of Columbia National Guard job.

During this period you’ll get intensive field instruction and hands-on experience at your job, and will learn the discipline, team spirit and leaderships skills that transform you into a great Soldier.

There are 17 career fields to choose from:

•    Adjutant General Corps School
•    Air Defense Artillery School
•    U.S. Army Armor Center
•    Aviation Logistics School
•    Chemical School
•    Department of Defense Fire Academy
•    Engineer School
•    Field Artillery Center
•    Finance Corps School
•    Infantry School
•    Military Intelligence School
•    Military Police School
•    Ordnance Mechanical Maintenance School
•    Ordnance Munitions and Electronics Maintenance School
•    Quartermaster School
•    Signal Corps School
•    Transportation School

Contact your local recruiter for more information.