What should I pack before shipping to basic training?
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What should I pack before shipping to basic training?
BASIC TRAINING ESSENTIALS
- Certified copy of high school diploma or GED certificate.
- Certified copy of college transcript(s)
- Original Social Security card.
- Valid driver’s license with photo or other valid photo ID.
- Valid driver’s license, if required by your MOS (be sure it’s valid 30 days past your MOS training)
How long should I prepare for basic training?
You should take a minimum of six weeks before reporting to basic training to physically prepare. Eight weeks is better, but six is the absolute minimum. Do not be discouraged in the first week when your results are slow to appear.
What do you say to someone leaving to basic training?
What to write to someone in Basic Training
- Just say hi. No need to overthink this one.
- Share some encouragement.
- Tell him/her that you’re proud of them.
- Sports scores, local news, family activities.
- “Can’t wait for you to graduate!”
How long does it take to train at Fort Benning?
Important: The average length of time of the solder’s arrival to Fort Benning and an assignment to a basic training unit is 7 to 14 days. Also, please note that this process can take longer for Infantry Soldiers attending the 14-week One Station Unit Training (OSUT).
How to contact Fort Benning Army family?
Fort Benning, GA 31905 706-545-2794 A Warm Welcome to the Army Family!! Congratulations on becoming a member of the Army Family. We hope this handbook will make it easier for you to integrate into the larger Military Family.
How long should I take to get ready for basic training?
You should take a minimum of six weeks before reporting to basic training to physically prepare. Eight weeks is better, but six is the absolute minimum. Do not be discouraged in the first week when your results are slow to appear.
What are the graduation dates for Fort Benning?
Fort Benning Graduation Dates 2021 194th Armored Brigade Eagle Troop, 2-15 Graduation – THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2021 AT 4 PM UTC+03 Chaos Company, 1-81 AR Battalion Graduation THURSDAY, JUL 1 AT 5 PM UTC+03