Basic Combat Training (BCT)

Week 6 & 7

Training intensifies as you prepare for your final proficiency testing. During night training, you'll take a tactical march and possibly an infiltration course. You'll learn about machine guns, grenade launchers and mines, map and compass reading, and how to judge terrain, distance and direction. PT now is a general review of physical contact exercises. In fact, you'll review everything you've learned in the past weeks, and you'll be amazed at how natural it has become. This week's inspection consists of a display of field gear, a check of foot and wall lockers, in-ranks with weapons and barracks inspection.

A Typical Day in Basic