Jun 3, 2012
APFT Events The Pushup The first APFT event is the push-up. “The push-up event measures the endurance of the chest, shoulder, and triceps muscles. On the command “get set,” assume the front-leaning rest position by placing your hands where they are...
Jun 3, 2012
The Soldiers Creed is the first creed you will learn in the Army. This creed defines what you are as a US Army Soldier. This will be drilled into your head throughout the duration of basic training, so I highly recommend you learn it before you go. In some cases, you...
Jun 3, 2012
Living the Army Values Many people know what the words Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage mean. But how often do you see someone actually live up to them? Soldiers learn these values in detail during Basic Training, from...
Jun 3, 2012
The Army Basic Combat Training locations that you are assigned to will depend on your chosen Army Job (MOS, Military Occupational Specialty), which is selected upon enlistment. If the basic training location you are going to is more than 250 miles away, the US Army...
May 9, 2012
Army Ranks are used to distinguish specific authorities and positions held in the Army. When coming into the Army through basic training, your rank will depend on what you have accomplished before enlisting into the Army. By default, you will enter the Army as an E-1...
