In the Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) is a nine-week training course (not including the "Reception" week) where recruits go through the process of becoming full-fledged Soldiers. Throughout the process, you will learn new rules, how to trust yourself and what it means to be an Army of One. If you tackle Basic Training with a positive attitude and a will to succeed, you will … [Read more...]
What to Bring to Coast Guard Basic Training
The Coast Guard’s only enlisted basic training is held at the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, NJ. You'll be challenged mentally and physically every day, pushed and tested harder than you ever thought possible. When you graduate, you’ll be proud and confident, knowing the challenges you overcame. The Coast Guard provides almost everything you need at Boot Camp. … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
The Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test, or PFT, evaluates stamina and physical conditioning. It includes 3 parts: pull-ups or push-ups, crunches or plank pose, and a 3-mile timed run. Pull-ups and push-ups are essential to building the upper body strength necessary to win battles. Crunches and planks are critical to maintaining a strong core and being battle-ready at a moment’s … [Read more...]
Take The Aptitude Test – National Guard
While at MEPS, each National Guard applicant is required to take the CAT-ASVAB, which is an aptitude test that measures your aptitude in a broad range of career fields. A product of more than 50 years of research, the ASVAB is now available in both computerized (CAT-ASVAB) and traditional "paper and pencil" versions. You may have already taken the ASVAB (Armed Services … [Read more...]
Study Guide for Coast Guard Basic Training
Coast Guard Basic Training requires you to learn a lot of information. Your time at basic training is packed and the time you have for studying is very limited. If you do not learn the required knowledge below before you go, you will be stressed while trying to learn it at Cape May. Just listen to me and learn it now. You can thank me later. Know Your Chain of Command Eleven … [Read more...]