* Updated November 2015
Basic Training for the National Guard is identical to that of Army Active Duty and Army Reserve recruits. During the 10 weeks at Basic Combat Training, individuals learn about the fundamentals of being a soldier, from combat techniques to the proper way to address a superior. Read the articles below to learn just how tough you have to be to join the most elite fighting force in the world.
- Army Basic Combat Training
- What to Learn BEFORE Going to Boot Camp
- What To Bring To Boot Camp
- What NOT to Bring to Basic Training
- Army Physical Fitness Test
- Be Prepared for Military Basic Training
Ten Weeks of Basic Training – What to Expect
Week Zero
- Recreation and Integration Day Procedures
- Pay / Haircut
- Medical / Shots / Eye Test / Dental
- Army Physical Fitness Orientation
- Photo
- Drill & Ceremony
- Battalion Commander’s In-Brief
Week One
- Army Heritage, Traditions & Organization
- Drill & Ceremony
- Army Customs & Courtesies
- Appropriate Behavior / EO
- ID & Wear of Uniform
Week Two
- 3km Foot March
- Confidence Tower
- Inspection Period
- Obstacle Course
- IED Defeat / CREW Training
- First Aid Training
- Bayonet & Pugil Stick Training
- 5km Foot March
- Chemical, Biological, Radioactive & Nuclear Training
Week Three
- Land Navigation Training
- Hand to Hand Combat
- Battle Task Training
- Army Values Training
- 8km Foot March
- Basic Rifle Marksmanship
Week Four
- Basic Rifle Marksmanship
- Hand to Hand Combat
- 10km Foot March
- Army Values Training
Week Five
- Basic Rifle Marksmanship
- Basic Communication Training
- Advanced Rifle Marksmanship
- Army Values Training
- Convoy Operations Training
- Vehicle Rollover Training
Week Six
- Advanced Rifle Marksmanship
- Army Values Training
- Sniper Counter-Measures Training
- Detainee Operations
- Move Under Direct Fire Training
Week Seven
- Rules of Engagement / Operation Law Training
- Urban Operations Training
- Inspection Period
- Interact with News Media Training
- Move Under Direct Fire Training
- Hand to Hand Combat
- Grenade Training
- Army Values Training
Week Eight
- Army Physical Fitness Test
- Personal & Recovery Time
- US Weapons Familiarization
- Land Mine Training
- Army Values Training
- Field Training Exercise
- 10km Foot March
Week Nine
- Field Training Exercise
- Convoy Live Fire Exercise
- 15km Foot March
- Army Values Training
Week Ten
- Drill & Ceremony
- Inspection Period
- Personal Time / Haircuts
- Equipment Turn-in / Out Processing
- Family Day
- Graduation