Reception Battalion Activities:
Reception Battalion Activities:
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Orientation talks Medical exam Blood typing Shots Filling out forms Haircuts Pay Special testing Fitness Assessment |
Uniform issue Dental check/X-ray Eye check (glasses will be made) Pregnancy test ID cards and tags issue Personal interviews Fingerprinting Initial soldierization/training |
Drill Sergeant: One of the first people you will meet is the drill sergeant. A drill sergeant is a noncommissioned officer (NCO) who is specially trained to train you as a new soldier. They are at reception to show you what to do and to answer your questions. Drill sergeants wear special hats so you can recognize them ("Smokey the Bear" for males: "Bush Hat" for females). You will call them "Drill Sergeant" unless told otherwise.
Illegal items and activities: The possession or use of some items is against the law or Army regulations. These items include:
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Brass knuckles Switchblade knives Chains/Num Chucks Drug paraphernalia Over-the-counter medication Alcohol Tobacco products |
Blackjacks Strait razors. Knives/blades or throwing stars Obscene or pornographic material Guns Drugs (except for doctor's prescriptions) Gambling devices (dice, cards, etc.) Food |
Haircuts: Male soldiers will get a close military haircut and must
be clean shaven. Female
soldiers will be offered a haircut. Female haircuts are not required but
are highly recommended to ensure a proper military image and that hair does
not interfere with the use or wearing of military headgear and equipment.
You will have to pay for your haircuts.
| Fitness Assessment: At reception, trainees are tested for basic physical fitness to determine if they are ready for Basic Training. Specifically, females who cannot do at least one pushup, and males who cannot do at least 13 pushups will be sent to a fitness training unit for up to three weeks. Those who can meet the standard will be sent on to their Basic Training units. |
Uniforms and Clothing: Once your uniforms have been issued, it is
your job to keep them clean and in good condition. You must be able to
account for your uniforms at all times. Female soldiers will be given a
cash payment to buy certain required items of clothing not issued by the
Army. All soldiers are required to purchase certain items such as running
shoes at their own expense. You will not be allowed to wear your civilian
clothing for several weeks and you may have to send some of it home.
Mail: So your mail won't be delayed in getting to you, wait until you get to your basic combat training unit address before sending an address home.
Reserve Liason: A Reserve Component Liaison Officer or NCO (noncommissioned officer) is located at each training post to assist National Guard and Reserve personnel with any problems they may experience during in-processing and training.
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Perform drill and ceremonies Be inspected in various uniforms Stand guard Live in the field Go on road marches Qualify with your M16 rifle Throw live hand grenades Fire M60 machine gun, light antitank weapon and grenade launcher Learn your responsibilities as a soldier |
Learn to prevent heat and cold injuries Perform KP and other duties Learn to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation Learn to perform first aid Defend a position using live ammunition Do physical conditioning exercises Go through confidence/conditioning obstacle courses Wear a protective mask in a gas chamber Practice rifle bayonet and hand-to-hand fighting. |
63B - Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic 10 weeks.
63S - Heavy-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic 9 weeks.
71L - Administrative Specialist 5 weeks 2 days at Ft. Jackson.
77F - Petroleum Supply Specialist 9 weeks 1 day at Ft. Rucker.
92A - Automated Logistical Specialist 11 weeks at Ft. Lee.
92G - Food Service Specialist 8 weeks 2 days.
92Y - Unit Supply Specialist 6 weeks at Ft. Lee.