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The War
I. Military training.
A. What is Basic training- over 40 percent of those who enlist in the military do not make it through the first four years. Significant portions of these do not even make it through boot camp. For many, this is because of unrealistic expectations.
1. Basic training in the Army is designed to lay a foundation for discipline and basic combat.
2. A significant portion of your nine weeks at Army Boot Camp will be taken up with marching, drill, ceremonies, and lots & lots of standing in formation.
B. Phases of Basic Training.
1. Army Basic Training is divided into three phases: Phase I (Red Phase), Phase II (White Phase), and Phase III (Blue Phase). Before you're allowed to begin Phase I, however, you have to spend time in Purgatory, officially known as The Reception Battalion.
2. The reception Battalion- Many people say this is the hardest part. It consists of getting all official Army clothing and a lot of waiting.
a. While in the Reception Battalion, you'll get your shots, process your paperwork, be issued your uniforms, and get your haircut.
b. After a few weeks of being here you are loaded onto a bus and brought to boot camp.
3. Phase I is also known as the "Red Phase," or "Patriot Phase."
a. Three weeks long.
b. Every move you make during this time is watched and corrected by a drill sergeant.
c. During the first week, you'll start Physical Training, and you'll also be given an initial PT Test. This test requires a little bit more than the screening in the Reception Battalion: push-ups, sit-ups, and a two-mile run.
d. Wake up at 4:30am- 9:00pm
e. Move from an individual to a team.
4. Phase II- this is known as the "White Phase," or "Gunfighter Phase."
a. You will spend most of this time in ranges, learning how to fire your gun and begin using grenades.
b. Obstacle courses.
c. During Phase II, you'll continue daily PT, as well as practice basic drill and ceremonies.
5. Phase III: Phase III is the "Blue Phase," or "Warrior Phase."
a. Take your final PT test during your first week here.
b. You'll learn how to set up tents, go on night patrols, and perform night operations.
c. Begin field training.
1. Become a solider, no longer a civilian.
d. Spend final week getting ready for graduation.
C. Advanced Individual Training (AIT)
1. This is where you will learn the skills you will need to perform your Army job.
2. This is after you complete Basic Combat Training.
3. Gain discipline and work ethic.
4. You’ll receive hands-on training and field instruction to make you an expert in that specific career field.
2. War
A. Deployment.
1. Alert: A reserve soldier receives notice of orders to active duty. The person prepares for a transition from Reserve Component to Active Component status.
2. Mobilization at Home Station: The reserve soldier assembles at home station and begins active duty.
3. Movement to Mobilization Stations: The reserve person departs from its home station and travels to the mobilization site -- either in the U.S. or overseas.
4. Operation Readiness Improvement: The reserve unit makes final preparation before actual deployment at mobilization site.








http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyjoin/l/aaarmybasic3.htm

http://www.goarmy.com/life/advanced_individual_training.jsp

war 1-4: http://www.military.com/benefits/resources/deployment/mobilization-and-deployment