The “First 100 yards” is a rite of passage for new recruits, emphasizing the transition from civilian to soldier. This event tests Trainees ability to maintain their composure during stressful situations, a foundational skill in a Soldiers career. @USArmy.@TRADOC.@MCoEFortBenning

“These two Soldiers exemplify what the Kentucky National Guard stands for,” said MG Lamberton, AG of the Kentucky National Guard. “Their achievements reflect not only personal commitment, but the impact of the H2F program in shaping a more lethal force.”.

After completing their time in Reception, @USArmy newest Trainees are shipped off to meet their Basic Training or #OSUT Drill Sergeants to begin their transformation from civilian into Soldier. Do you remember when you shipped off to Basic?

Prior to arriving at basic training, @USArmy Trainees arrive at Reception Battalions to in-process into the Army. Reception is where Trainees will be introduced to the Army Values, the Warrior Ethos, and administratively enter the Army beginning their transition into a Soldier.

We wish you all a happy 4th of July. For more than 250 years, our Soldiers have protected this great nation. Their sacrifices and fight is what keeps us free.

At the conclusion of Basic Training, the @USArmy's newest Soldiers move on to #AIT where they will learn their specific MOS before arriving at their first unit of assignment. On average, we graduate 120,000 Soldiers across the three components to the operational Army.

During Basic Training and One Station Unit Training, the day prior to graduation Trainees are reunited with their loved ones for the first time since they shipped out to join the @USArmy.

During #BCT or #OSUT Trainees are exposed to the Modern Army Combatives Program and taught how to respond to an enemy who is rapidly closing their distance. This training allows the @USArmy newest Soldiers to build confidence in themselves and their ability to defend themselves

After the 12-mile road march to end their Forge #FTX, the culminating event of Basic Training, @USArmy Trainees participate in the Soldier Ceremony, where they've earned the ability to be called a Soldier as they've met all graduation requirements.

During the final #FTX at basic training, @USArmy Trainees are exposed to what the current and future battlefield may look and sound like. This exercise challenges them on their ability to shoot, move, communicate as a team, and react to unmanned aerial systems.

Trainees completing #BCT or #OSUT must complete the NIC before graduating. The purpose of the NIC is to build @USArmy Trainees' confidence and introduce them to the sights and sounds of the battlefield in a controlled manner. What was your NIC experience like?

The Forge is the culminating event in Basic Training, it challenges @USArmy Trainees to effectively execute all skill level 1 tasks they've learned prior to graduating from Basic Training and being called a Soldier.

"The Warrior Ethos reminds us that 'I will always place the mission first,' and by prioritizing Holistic Health and Fitness, #H2F, we are empowering our Soldiers to do just that" said CSM Marcus R. Pitts @101stAASLTDIV Combat Aviation Brigade.

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The Forge is basic trainees culminating #FTX, which challenges them physically and mentally beginning with a 10-mile tactical road march. This movement reinforces to Trainees the importance of moving within a formation, physical fitness, noise, and light discipline.

At the conclusion of White Phase Basic Trainees are tasked with completing the Buddy Team Live Fire Course. This event challenges Trainees to effectively move, shoot, and communicate in battle buddy teams a foundational skill for all @USArmy Soldiers.

For 250 years, the @USArmy has been committed to defending our country and the American way of life. Today, we celebrate and honor the sacrifices, achievements, and warrior spirit of our American warfighters who have volunteered to defend our nation.

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The #H2F System defines sleep readiness as the ability to recognize and implement sleep principles to support performance. “Without sleep, you can’t recover and if you’re not recovering, then you can’t continue to perform.” said CPT Contessa.

During White Phase, Trainees are exposed to live hand grenades. This graduation requirement challenges Trainees to confidently deploy an M67 fragmentary grenade after successfully throwing three simulation grenades.