Ship Ready: The 8-Week Army Basic Training Prep Plan

Ship Ready: The 8-Week Army Basic Training Prep Plan, a 35-page PDF guide by Matt at USArmyBasic
35-page PDF guide
Ship ready in 8 weeks.
A simple plan to meet the Army’s waist-to-height standard, pass the Army Fitness Test, and walk into Basic Training knowing what’s coming.
Instant PDF download. Works on your phone. 30-day refund if it doesn’t help.

You got your ship date. Now what? Most people Google their way through it: one site for the AFT, another for the tape (which is gone now, by the way), a Reddit thread for the packing list. Ship Ready puts it all in one place, written for people who aren’t athletes yet.

What’s inside

The 3 numbers that decide your first weeks: your waist-to-height ratio, your AFT event scores, and your ship date
How to measure your waist-to-height ratio the way the Army does, and a safe weekly way to move it
An 8-week plan with 3 starting levels, and a no-gym version for every workout
Coaching for all 5 AFT events, including what 60 points looks like for your age group
What each phase of Basic looks like, plus a typical day
A countdown checklist from 8 weeks out to the night before you ship
A one-page guide for your parents (so they stop asking you 40 questions)
Printable trackers

Who it’s for

Future soldiers 4 to 12 weeks from shipping, people who failed a practice AFT or are close to the waist limit, and parents who want to help.

Who it’s not for

People already scoring 450+ on the AFT. Get an advanced plan instead.

$24
Instant PDF download. Works on your phone. 30-day refund if it doesn’t help.

FAQ

Is this official?

No. usarmybasic.com is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Army. Every standard in the guide links to the Army source so you can check it. Your recruiter has the final word.

Do I need a gym?

No. Every workout has a no-gym option. A gym helps for the deadlift.

I ship in 3 weeks. Is it too late?

No. Use the “short on time” path in chapter 6.

Will this guarantee I pass?

Nobody can promise that. It gives you a clear plan and the real standards.

Written by Matt at USArmyBasic. Not affiliated with the U.S. Army.
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