Posted in these groups: Reclass Advanced Individual Training (AIT) - 11B Infantry OSUT (11B) Posted 3 y ago. ", Rolled out last year, OSUT's initial 22-week pilot phase was "the first step toward achieving the vision of the Army of 2028," said then-Sgt. A lot of guys had degrees of some sort, some could speak various languages, and the majority were above the 250 PT mark by the end of the cycle. It does not signify the end or completion of the soldierization process. endstream endobj startxref Drill sergeant: Let's go. Infantry and Armor OSUT lasts from 20 to 22 weeks depending on your soldier's MOS. With thousands of letters going to thousands of Soldiers, it takes time to get everything to everyone. Thousands of Soldiers receive thousands of letters each day, so anything to ease the process will help. endstream endobj 51 0 obj <>stream The five phases are Red, White and Blue for basic combat training, and Black and Gold for advanced individual training/military-occupation spe-cialty-specific training. This lessening of control, expansion of privileges, and focus on MOS skills are all part of the evolutionary process marking the transformation from a civilian to someone who thinks, looks, and acts like a soldier. It is essential that the officers and non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and Department of the Army (DA) civilians assigned the crucial responsibility of transforming America's sons and daughters into professional soldiers be motivated, disciplined, and competent professionals. Phase III (weeks 7 through 9 of basic training). Remain silent. The additional eight-week push for infantry, which replaced a model dating back over 40 years, was designed to build better Soldiers through increased lethality and readiness, said Sgt. Please remember this is general guidance, YOUR Soldier will have the best information. What should I wear to my Soldier's graduation ceremony? Following is a transcript of the video.Drill sergeant: Why are you moving? (2018, December 7). If you experience an issue, explain the situation to your Soldier the next time you speak with him and he can then tell his drill sergeant he has a financial issue that he needs to rectify. In A U.S. Army Infantry Soldier-in-training assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, engages the opposing force (OPFOR) May 2, 2017, with a M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) on a Stryker to provide suppor A U.S. Army Infantry Soldier-in-training assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, rappels off Eagle Tower March 4, 2017, on Sand Hill, Fort Benning, Ga. %PDF-1.6 % By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. "We looked at land navigation and individual Soldier skills," Hedrick said. They get reimbursed at their destination. (The time spent at the reception battalion can vary based upon things such as medical issues.) With more time to train on critical Infantry tasks, we'll achieve greater lethality.". But theyre more confident in a tank platoon.. If your Soldier didn't tell you to do this you don't have to put any special marking on the mail. Street address Please do not photograph or video any of the access control points as this could be a security threat. Thoughts and observations after its all said and done. Yes. Drill sergeant: Grab one and go, it's all the same. Scan this QR code to download the app now. This exercise is designed to stress IET soldiers physically and mentally and requires each soldier to demonstrate their proficiency of basic combat skills in a tactical field environment while operating as part of a team. If a number is wrong it might reach the Soldier, but it might get returned back to you instead. Fort Benning, GA 31905. For the past 44 years, Infantry Soldiers were trained in a 14-week program of instruction. These are privileges, not rights, and as such, can be withheld, modified, or withdrawn by commanders based upon performance, mission, and program requirements. Dewayne Waugh: Infantrymen are expected to fight in different types of terrain and survive and win the fight. And their conversations with their drill sergeants are conducted at normal volumes. It is not recommended that you overnight anything to your Soldier. Ricci: We create lethality. Recruits: I will never leave a fallen comrade. They expect 18 by January and a total of 10 . Here is what we did and some of my thoughts after its all said and done. Some new soldiers, who may get a chance to train on that SEPv3, are the more than three dozen Marine Corps reservists who enlisted in the Idaho Army National Guard in September. Within their roles, Soldiers experience leadership tasks through various exercises, such as door breaching. Red phase: Red phase was for the most part the same. If your Soldier's unit has these, they will be listed in the letter you receive from the commander. Recruits: Yes, drill sergeant! Under the 14-week program, Soldiers only received one day of training with their assigned vehicle. Red was 1-3 white was 4-6 blue was 7-9. It may or may not be equal to what they actually paid for their travel. We had a week of Advanced Fire Team Tactics where we conducted team dry/blank/live fire during the day. The first two days were spent going over battle drills and deliberate Platoon and Squad ambushes. Theyre all getting more small arms training, more mounted and dismounted land navigation training as well as combat lifesaver and combative certifications. Narrator: The next morning, the recruits report to the barbershop, where one barber has one worked at Fort Benning for almost 60 years.Jay Shortz: I've been here ever since 1963. The goals for soldiers in Phase I includebut are not limited to: Phase II is designated as the "Gunfighter" Phase (White Flag). Their experience and tactical knowledge was a huge component in the cycle because they actually had the time to explain the details of battledrills down to the last man. Spending time with family after graduation You gon die!. Graduated 22 week Infantry OSUT. If of legal age, they may be authorized to consume alcoholic beverages while on pass. More than 114,000 Soldiers pass our way each year and each day about 14,000 of them are in training somewhere on Fort Benning 5,800 in basic training alone. However you can get an idea of what your Soldier is experiencing by visiting the Fort Benning photo Website, http://www.fortbenningphotos.com. IET soldiers also receive reinforcement training on values and an introduction to the history, heritage, and traditions of their specialty branch. Drill sergeant: Just go to the position of attention, and you stay in the position of attention! Fort Benning MCOE even us. How long will my Soldier be in basic training reception? How do I address envelopes to my Soldier in basic training? Drill sergeant: In a little bit, we're gonna give you a period to go in a room by yourself. Infantry One Station Unit Training Extension Pilot. | Army Organic Industrial Base Modernization Implementation Plan, Department of the Army announces upcoming 4th Infantry Division Headquarters deployment, Department of the Army announces upcoming 1st Stryker Brigade, 4th Infantry Division deployment, Department of the Army announces 3rd Infantry Division deployment, Department of the Army announces 10th Mountain Division deployment, Department of the Army announces 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, 7th Infantry Division deployment. These repetitions, while monotonous, helped solidify muscle memory down the line. Theyre leaving with a learners permit, Admiral said. Soldiers have the opportunity to attend religious services. Uniform for off-post passes is left to the Commander's discretion. With our first major change to Infantry training in 40 years, he said, we are investing in future Army readiness, which will ensure we are prepared to deploy, fight and win our Nation's wars when called upon to do so. Our Company had an unheard of 100% pass rate for land nav. Drill sergeant: If any photo you possess on your phone is less than a bathing suit, you will not have it. However, for many of the recruits it's about the experience. Narrator: Up to 241 hours of infantry OSUT are devoted to marksmanship, where recruits fire about 2,500 rounds using the M4 carbine as well as the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon, or SAW. Before they join the United States Army, all recruits have to graduate from a 22-week program known as One Station Unit Training, also known as OSUT. Narrator: On a rain-soaked week in February, we spent four days inside the Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence, which trains soldiers to serve in the infantry and armor branches. Pure hell . Phases of PRT " Initial Conditioning Phase . Will the Drill Sergeants hit my Soldier? Possibly. Narrator: This is Army boot camp. You should be able to fit a slice of pizza in between your toes. | Army Organic Industrial Base Modernization Implementation Plan, Message to the Army Force regarding its continued support to civil authorities, Department of the Army announces upcoming 4th Infantry Division Headquarters deployment, Department of the Army announces upcoming 1st Stryker Brigade, 4th Infantry Division deployment, Department of the Army announces 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, 7th Infantry Division deployment, TWO BRIGADES FROM 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION TO DEPLOY TO AFGHANISTAN. This transformation from civilian to soldier is accomplished during a five-phased soldierization process which begins with a soldier's arrival at the reception battalion and ends with the awarding of a MOS upon completion of IET. Soldiers may have as many guests (family and friends) as they want to attend these events. The training cadre informs IET soldiers of the goals and standards for each phase of training. FORT BENNING, Ga. The Army has permanently broadened one-station unit training for infantry Soldiers from 14 to 22 weeks, with more combat arms career fields expected to follow the For ATT we bounded through the woods shooting live rounds at targets while the TL controlled the element. Do you understand? "With more time to . Go! We dial it back a little bit. The increased training isn't meant to focus on innovations, said Col. Dave Voorhies, 198th Infantry Brigade commander, last year in a news release. You decided to join the Army, and you can't pick that bag up? Also, on some of the training, like machine gun week, we would have a host of cadre that would facilitate training instead of the Drills. Waugh: In operations across Afghanistan and Iraq, we are conducting clearance operations, and it's applicable wherever we go. Find your bag! On-post passes may be authorized. However, the decision to award privileges must be based on individual performance. While there isn't a dress code, and you will see the entire spectrum of clothing options, it's generally recommended that you wear Sunday church attire. I should've been retired a long time ago, but I wake up in the morning now, be wanting to come out here and go to work. " FM 7-22 Table 5-2 uses 6 day week due to BCT and OSUT training schedule, your plan needs to fit local training schedule " Use/modify FM 7-22 Table 5-3 to develop a three week PRT program for class use using PRT Drills and That's a long time. Refer to Table 5-2 for the BCT and OSUT-R/W/B phase daily overview and for the toughening phase BCT . IET soldiers then know what direction to work towards and generally what effort must be applied to achieve the goals. Narrator: During combatives training, recruits warm up with a particularly painful-looking exercise referred to as the EO. The installation commander as part of the phased training program will determine actual phase lengths. The first off-post pass will be a day pass only. Each training location will follow a similar schedule regardless of location. Introduction to PRT and weapons- immersion program The Red Phase is the foundation . Shut up! They were originally Marines assigned to Company C, 4th Tank Battalion, which was deactivated in August. Skill development, self-discipline, and team building characterize phase II along with a lessening of control commensurate with demonstrated performance and responsibility. We spent two weeks on urban operations starting with ready up drills during the day and night and moving on to single and multi-room sequences. It's 22 weeks of no sleep and starvation! Some units do. Phase IV begins on the first day of AIT (job school) or week 10 of OSUT. Drill sergeant: We will produce the best soldiers in the United States Army. The U.S. Army is currently testing and considering extending training to a 22-week OSUT course. Since then, changes from the top-down have occurred from the readiness of the force to modernizing equipment. This demands that all soldiers in IET, regardless of rank, strictly adhere to the standards of excellence and commitment. Soldiers are treated fairly, firmly, and with dignity. The best thing you can do is to write as many positive letters as possible, and as often as possible. For the first time in over 43 years, the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia, has overhauled One-Station Unit Training for initial-entry infantry soldiers. OSUT. Blue Phase: We started off blue phase with Combat Water Survival Course where we learned how to swim in kit, waterproof rucks, and dead float. At that point, we are turning into more coaches and mentors. Soldiers are sometimes expected to respond quickly and give 100 percent effort at all times. Narrator: Which takes a physical toll. Phase V, plus (more than 9 weeks of AIT or more than 20 weeks of OSUT). IET soldiers are prohibited from using tobacco products. Thoughts and observations after its all said and done. Due to the sensitive nature of financial information, it is advised that Soldiers takes care of pay issues rather than spouses or parents. Trainees will not call home the night of arrival. White Phase: White phase was almost exclusivly Rifle Marksmanship. 2022 EDIT: Its been a couples years since posting this and I'm sure things have changed, but if this post has help you at all or you've been through OSUT since 2018 feel free to PM me with your updates and I'll add them here. My Soldier is in basic training and when I have a question about his pay or another financial issue, who can I call? Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey. Our Drills took extra time on CQ to draw out the battle drills to ensure that everyone knew what they were supposed to do. Phase I (weeks 1 through 3 of basic training). Off-post day passes on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) may be authorized. 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For active duty, that means direct flight to their next duty station and NOT transportation for leave (vacation) or hometown recruiting. By Thomas Brading, Army News ServiceNovember 5, 2019. Zach Brewer, who said he joined the military "much later in life. @@a-?8gY)}479}' Your Soldier's specific information will be in the commander letter. Another possibility could be you addressed it incorrectly. Phase IV continues to the end of the third week of AIT, or the thirteenth week of OSUT. Each platoon had three drills assigned to it. If approved, their 22-week programs will become permanent next year, while other combat arms careers look to do the same. Soldiers should be given additional freedom as they demonstrate more self-discipline and the ability to accept responsibility. Gen. Kevin Admiral, who took command of the post at that time. For those training sites located at non-TRADOC installations, this authority will reside with the first general officer in that school's chain of command. It is the last phase of basic training and encompasses weeks seven to ten of basic training and OSUT. It's designed to establish "firmer training fundamentals: marksmanship, physical training, land navigation, the ability to medicate, combat lifesaver skills, combat water survival, Soldier discipline, and more" -- all under the leadership of their initial drill sergeant. Additionally, the Infantry School has been working with TRADOC to ensure they have enough drill sergeants in place to meet the 2019 launch date for the new 22-week OSUT. Soldiers look forward to daily mail call. You will find out more details during Family Day. We spent a day firing the MK-19 and M2A1 .50 cal followed immediately by the Night Infiltration Course. Your last four of your social. If your new Soldier is unable to adequately pass a required event, the company commander will talk to the Soldier's Drill Sergeant and with the company First Sergeant and they decide what will be the proper action to take. This means they will have a different date for family day and graduation. My Soldier will be training in near future, what's his grad date? Now 22 weeks in duration, this new and . Each comes with an entre, like this vegetarian pasta with taco sauce, along with an assortment of items like mixed fruit, an energy bar, and this instant French vanilla cappuccino. Black Phase: We started out black phase with a 40 hour Combat Life Saver course where we were CLS certified. When they're training in the field, recruits are issued MREs, which stands for "meal, ready-to-eat." This exercise is designed to reinforce the basic combat skills learned in basic training and how they apply to the soldier in the execution of their MOS duties in a tactical field environment. "In every measurable aspect of lethality - fitness, discipline, technical and tactical skills - our new 22-week [infantry] OSUT graduates are showing improved levels of proficiency," Hedrick said. So, to get out of one negative position and then switch roles so they end up having the upper hand in a fight. Christian Pensado: We're trying to teach them to achieve a dominant body position. Recruits just add water, shake it up, and enjoy. The pilot training program began in July 2018, extending infantry OSUT from 14 weeks to 22 weeks. The following privileges are the outer limits and, as such, commanders can be more restrictive, if desired. Why are you moving? We conducted buddy team and fireteam dry/blank/live fire during the day and during the night. Infantry and Armor OSUT lasts from 20 to 22 weeks depending on your soldier's MOS. Marines formerly trained at the Armys Armor School. I went through basic training XX years/months ago, can I still order a yearbook? Narrator: Before they go inside, the new recruits learn some basic commands and standing positions. . We ended the night on Honor Hill. IET soldiers in this phase will be escorted to post exchange (PX) by the DS for necessities or as a reward for achievement. The raid was carried out by two platoons using phase lines and multiple assault elements. This credit should be selectively used and only in those cases where there is a clear demonstration that the soldier meets and exceeds the IET graduation standards. And right now, they are getting their first taste of what that's like in an urban environment. Hello r/army, I arrived at Ft. Benning on July 2, and here we are 22ish weeks later after completing the first cycle of the new Infantry OSUT. Prior Service Trainees assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company are authorized to keep their cell phones at the discretion of the Company Commander. It is characterized by reinforcement training of common skills, training, and evaluation of MOS skills, a leadership environment which simulates that in a field unit, and a culminating tactical field training exercise that integrates common skills and MOS tasks. Your Soldier will let you know on his first call or letter what you are allowed to send him. It requires active involvement by professional leaders and trainers who maintain the highest levels of technical and tactical competence in their profession. Finally, we spent an entire week on land nav. In addition to the changes to the Infantry School's curriculum, the Army is looking at extending other OSUT programs. Like when this drill sergeant educated the recruits on the meaning of the military expression "ate-up." Unlike many other MOS, Soldiers do not have to move to another installation after BCT to complete AIT. IET soldiers will wear the proper military uniform while on pass (includes off-post passes). And the Army Vision, recently published by Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, reinforces the defense secretary's priority. Physical Fitness is also a primary focus during this phase. What is "OSUT"? "Drill sergeants have a lot more space and time to ensure that everyone's tracking. No. That way you have all the information you need for the family day and graduation ceremony. IET soldiers are prohibited from using tobacco products or driving POVs. The goals for soldiers in Phase III include, but are not limited to: Phases IV (Black Flag) and V (Gold Flag) of the soldierization process occur in AIT and OSUT and are characterized by lessening of control and increased emphasis on the technical aspects of an IET soldier's designated MOS.
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