BCT

Basic Combat Training

BCT is conducted at Fort Jackson (SC), Fort Leonard Wood (MO), Fort Sill (OK), and Fort Moore (GA). It runs in three phases, Red, White, and Blue, covering physical conditioning, drill and ceremony, first aid, land navigation, marksmanship, and Army values. Graduation is at the end of week 10. After BCT, soldiers proceed to AIT for job-specific training.