
BECOMING A SOLDIER
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.
Learn MoreBasic Combat Training will be demanding, but well worth it. During these ten weeks, you'll become physically and mentally stronger and you'll gain the necessary framework of an Army Soldier.
At AIT, Soldiers become specialists by learning the ins-and-outs of their Army jobs. Whether it's a technical job or a combat infantry job, you'll develop the skills needed to succeed.
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