TRAINING
America's Army provides required training missions that attempt to accomplish two goals: first, to give the player an idea of what it's like for real U.S. Army Soldiers to train for duty, and second, to give the player a better understanding of how to play the game, what his or her duties will be, and how to accomplish certain tasks in-game.
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Basic combat training is the first step toward a very challenging, yet rewarding experience in service to our country. Its purpose is to transform young American volunteers into disciplined, motivated, physically fit Soldiers who believe in teamwork and espouse the Army's seven core values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless- Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. This is accomplished through extensive training and successful testing to meet Army standards in rifle marksmanship, physical fitness and basic soldier skills. Soldiers also learn about values, principles and spirit that makes Soldiers proud to wear the uniform of this country. Having chosen infantry as military occupational specialty (MOS) you will undergo all of your training at Fort Benning, Georgia ...'The Home of Infantry.'
In red phase, weeks 1-3, recruits begin the process of becoming a Soldier. They learn the Army values, and work on their physical fitness. They learn about communications, basic first aid, map reading, and the military justice system. They also practice drill and ceremony and negotiate the Obstacle and Confidence courses. Before moving to the next phase, soldiers must successfully complete a knowledge and skills test.
During weeks 4-6, the white phase, soldiers continue Army values and physical fitness. Much of this phase is spent learning, practicing and qualifying on the M16A2 rifle. They will also learn about other U.S. military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training. Soldiers will participate in the obstacle course, gas chamber (soldiers enter a tear gas filled chamber in protective clothing and mask to instill confidence that the protective gear works) and bayonet assault course and pass another knowledge and skills test.
The blue phase, weeks 7-9, in addition to Army values and physical fitness this phase includes individual Tactical Training, foot marches, confidence course, and obstacle course. The culmination of basic training is a 3-day field training exercise combining all previously taught basic combat skills. Soldiers march ten kilometers to their designated training site on day 1, occupy the position and establish a defense perimeter. On days 2 and 3 soldiers complete a teamwork reaction course, tactical exercise lanes and a night tactical exercise. The last night includes the night infiltration course, a return march to the unit and a ceremony recognizing the successful completion of this challenging exercise.
Basic combat training is the first step toward a very challenging, yet rewarding experience in service to our country. Its purpose is to transform young American volunteers into disciplined, motivated, physically fit Soldiers who believe in teamwork and espouse the Army's seven core values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless- Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. This is accomplished through extensive training and successful testing to meet Army standards in rifle marksmanship, physical fitness and basic soldier skills. Soldiers also learn about values, principles and spirit that makes Soldiers proud to wear the uniform of this country. Having chosen infantry as military occupational specialty (MOS) you will undergo all of your training at Fort Benning, Georgia ...'The Home of Infantry.'
In red phase, weeks 1-3, recruits begin the process of becoming a Soldier. They learn the Army values, and work on their physical fitness. They learn about communications, basic first aid, map reading, and the military justice system. They also practice drill and ceremony and negotiate the Obstacle and Confidence courses. Before moving to the next phase, soldiers must successfully complete a knowledge and skills test.
During weeks 4-6, the white phase, soldiers continue Army values and physical fitness. Much of this phase is spent learning, practicing and qualifying on the M16A2 rifle. They will also learn about other U.S. military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training. Soldiers will participate in the obstacle course, gas chamber (soldiers enter a tear gas filled chamber in protective clothing and mask to instill confidence that the protective gear works) and bayonet assault course and pass another knowledge and skills test.
The blue phase, weeks 7-9, in addition to Army values and physical fitness this phase includes individual Tactical Training, foot marches, confidence course, and obstacle course. The culmination of basic training is a 3-day field training exercise combining all previously taught basic combat skills. Soldiers march ten kilometers to their designated training site on day 1, occupy the position and establish a defense perimeter. On days 2 and 3 soldiers complete a teamwork reaction course, tactical exercise lanes and a night tactical exercise. The last night includes the night infiltration course, a return march to the unit and a ceremony recognizing the successful completion of this challenging exercise.
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Soldiers who choose to enhance their skill sets and become even more valuable on the battlefield can opt to take part in Advanced Individual Training. The skills taught here will allow you to control highly powerful and highly difficult military equipment in the fast-paced, intense heat of battle. From learning to safely and effectively drive the Army's HMMWV to engaging distant targets accurately with the digitally-enhanced Javelin missile system, these skills will allow any Soldier to be a priceless asset to his or her team.
Soldiers who choose to enhance their skill sets and become even more valuable on the battlefield can opt to take part in Advanced Individual Training. The skills taught here will allow you to control highly powerful and highly difficult military equipment in the fast-paced, intense heat of battle. From learning to safely and effectively drive the Army's HMMWV to engaging distant targets accurately with the digitally-enhanced Javelin missile system, these skills will allow any Soldier to be a priceless asset to his or her team.
The school is five weeks long and extremely challenging. You will learn to use two weapon systems: the M24 Weapon System (a modified Remington 700 firing 7.62mm rounds) and the M82A1M Semi-Automatic Anti-Materiel Rifle (which fires all versions of .50 cal ammunition), used to destroy equipment and light vehicles at long ranges.
The mastery of many different skills other than marksmanship is required to complete the course. In order to graduate you will have to successfully pass a variety of tasks, among them the following: unknown distance shooting for time (up to 800m), firing at moving targets during the day (400m-700m) and night (300m-600m), stalking over various terrain against two instructor observers (requiring two shots at the same target undetected), range estimation (10 targets using naked eye, Army-issued binoculars and scope), target detection (finding 7 out 10 concealed military items in 40 minutes), .50 cal rifle familiarization, stress fire (shooting for accuracy under duress), urban hide sites, counter-sniper missions, urban live fire, and a field training exercise, culminating in skills learned in the previous four weeks.
The mastery of many different skills other than marksmanship is required to complete the course. In order to graduate you will have to successfully pass a variety of tasks, among them the following: unknown distance shooting for time (up to 800m), firing at moving targets during the day (400m-700m) and night (300m-600m), stalking over various terrain against two instructor observers (requiring two shots at the same target undetected), range estimation (10 targets using naked eye, Army-issued binoculars and scope), target detection (finding 7 out 10 concealed military items in 40 minutes), .50 cal rifle familiarization, stress fire (shooting for accuracy under duress), urban hide sites, counter-sniper missions, urban live fire, and a field training exercise, culminating in skills learned in the previous four weeks.
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The US Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force send their prospective paratroopers to the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 507th Infantry Regiment-- the U.S. Army Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Comprised of members from all four armed services and known by their distinct 'Black Hat' headgear, the Airborne School instructors train students in the use of static line deployed parachutes. The same cadre of 'Black Hats' will train, motivate and supervise the airborne students through the three phases of training - Ground Week, Tower Week and Jump Week.
During Ground Week, you will undergo intense training to develop individual airborne skills. You will train: in a mock-up of an aircraft to practice in-flight procedures and 'actions in the aircraft;' jump from the 34 foot tower to proper exit procedures; and lastly train with the lateral drift apparatus (LDA) to practice how to control your parachute during your descent. To successfully pass Ground Week and move into Tower Week, you must: correctly exit the 34 foot tower; demonstrate your competence on controlling your parachute in the LDA; and pass all PT requirements.
Tower Week builds on Ground Week by training you to work with your fellow students by conducting a 'mass exit' and learning how to properly execute a Parachute Landing Fall (PLF). You will practice the 'mass exits' from the 'mock door' and then move onto the 34-foot towers. You will improve your ability to properly & safely perform PLFs in the swing landing trainer (SLT) and then put those skills to the test when you parachute from the 250-foot free tower. Qualifying on the SLT, mastering 'mass exit' procedures and passing all PT requirements allows you to go forward to Jump Week.
Your successful completion of Ground & Tower Weeks has prepared you to 'put your knees in the breeze' in Jump Week. You will conduct five jumps to earn your Parachutist Badge. Your first jump will be a 'Hollywood' individual exit jump without combat equipment. The remaining four jumps will all be with mass exits with combat equipment-the last one at night. Airborne!
The US Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force send their prospective paratroopers to the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 507th Infantry Regiment-- the U.S. Army Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Comprised of members from all four armed services and known by their distinct 'Black Hat' headgear, the Airborne School instructors train students in the use of static line deployed parachutes. The same cadre of 'Black Hats' will train, motivate and supervise the airborne students through the three phases of training - Ground Week, Tower Week and Jump Week.
During Ground Week, you will undergo intense training to develop individual airborne skills. You will train: in a mock-up of an aircraft to practice in-flight procedures and 'actions in the aircraft;' jump from the 34 foot tower to proper exit procedures; and lastly train with the lateral drift apparatus (LDA) to practice how to control your parachute during your descent. To successfully pass Ground Week and move into Tower Week, you must: correctly exit the 34 foot tower; demonstrate your competence on controlling your parachute in the LDA; and pass all PT requirements.
Tower Week builds on Ground Week by training you to work with your fellow students by conducting a 'mass exit' and learning how to properly execute a Parachute Landing Fall (PLF). You will practice the 'mass exits' from the 'mock door' and then move onto the 34-foot towers. You will improve your ability to properly & safely perform PLFs in the swing landing trainer (SLT) and then put those skills to the test when you parachute from the 250-foot free tower. Qualifying on the SLT, mastering 'mass exit' procedures and passing all PT requirements allows you to go forward to Jump Week.
Your successful completion of Ground & Tower Weeks has prepared you to 'put your knees in the breeze' in Jump Week. You will conduct five jumps to earn your Parachutist Badge. Your first jump will be a 'Hollywood' individual exit jump without combat equipment. The remaining four jumps will all be with mass exits with combat equipment-the last one at night. Airborne!
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Mission: Provide the Army with highly motivated, disciplined, warrior spirit Health Care Specialists, 68W, who are National Registry EMT-B certified, possessing the additional necessary medical skills to sustain the force, survive the battlefield and accomplish the mission.
Job training for a 68W consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in patient care. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
When Army physicians aren't available, the 68W is authorized to step in to provide basic and emergency medical treatment to injured or wounded Soldiers in need of immediate treatment.
The 68W is primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment, limited primary care and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness. Some of your duties are; administering emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties, assisting with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment, preparing blood samples for laboratory analysis, and preparing patients, operating rooms, equipment and supplies for surgery.
Mission: Provide the Army with highly motivated, disciplined, warrior spirit Health Care Specialists, 68W, who are National Registry EMT-B certified, possessing the additional necessary medical skills to sustain the force, survive the battlefield and accomplish the mission.
Job training for a 68W consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in patient care. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
When Army physicians aren't available, the 68W is authorized to step in to provide basic and emergency medical treatment to injured or wounded Soldiers in need of immediate treatment.
The 68W is primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment, limited primary care and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness. Some of your duties are; administering emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties, assisting with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment, preparing blood samples for laboratory analysis, and preparing patients, operating rooms, equipment and supplies for surgery.
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Special Forces (SF) Soldiers are experts in Unconventional Warfare. They deploy on a variety of missions all over the world. They are the specialized minutemen of today's Army- highly trained and ready to go anywhere in the world at a moment's notice.
Special Forces Soldiers are either on a real-world mission or training for one. Their missions are conducted worldwide and usually classified. They range from Combating Terrorism to Humanitarian Efforts. Because Special Forces teams can be the first point of contact in negotiations with foreign or guerilla parties, they must keep the highest level of professionalism at all times.
To be in SF, you have to learn to lead. The Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) is four weeks and teaches younger enlisted personnel the ropes of becoming a non-commissioned officer in the Army. Skills learned in this course can include: combat orders, rifle marksmanship, leadership, military customs and map reading.
The Special Operations Preparatory Course (SOPC) is a 30-day course taught at Fort Bragg that helps the 18X Soldier recruited from the "street" to complete the Special Forces Assessment and Selection course. It focuses on physical training and one of the most important skills a SF Soldier can have: land navigation. This course does not guarantee you will pass the SFAS.
The Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) consists of six phases (II-VI). If you complete this training, you will be a Special Forces Soldier, one of the Army's experts in Unconventional Warfare. The Individual Skill Phase (II) consists of land navigation, small unit tactics and live- fire training. During the MOS Training Phase (III) you will be instructed on your specialty skills, which will be based on your background, aptitude and desires.
The Collective Training Phase (IV) consists of Special Forces doctrine and organization, Unconventional Warfare Operations, Direct Action Operations, Methods of Instruction and both Airborne and Airmobile Operations. You will deploy to the Uwarrie National Forest, North Carolina, for an unconventional warfare exercise. There you will perform as a member of the ODA Team, and your specialty and common skills will be evaluated.
As an SF Soldier, you might receive Live Environment Training (LET) that completely immerses you in another culture. You'll learn to be fluent in that country's language, customs and traditions: becoming a virtual citizen of that country.
Special Forces (SF) Soldiers are experts in Unconventional Warfare. They deploy on a variety of missions all over the world. They are the specialized minutemen of today's Army- highly trained and ready to go anywhere in the world at a moment's notice.
Special Forces Soldiers are either on a real-world mission or training for one. Their missions are conducted worldwide and usually classified. They range from Combating Terrorism to Humanitarian Efforts. Because Special Forces teams can be the first point of contact in negotiations with foreign or guerilla parties, they must keep the highest level of professionalism at all times.
To be in SF, you have to learn to lead. The Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) is four weeks and teaches younger enlisted personnel the ropes of becoming a non-commissioned officer in the Army. Skills learned in this course can include: combat orders, rifle marksmanship, leadership, military customs and map reading.
The Special Operations Preparatory Course (SOPC) is a 30-day course taught at Fort Bragg that helps the 18X Soldier recruited from the "street" to complete the Special Forces Assessment and Selection course. It focuses on physical training and one of the most important skills a SF Soldier can have: land navigation. This course does not guarantee you will pass the SFAS.
The Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) consists of six phases (II-VI). If you complete this training, you will be a Special Forces Soldier, one of the Army's experts in Unconventional Warfare. The Individual Skill Phase (II) consists of land navigation, small unit tactics and live- fire training. During the MOS Training Phase (III) you will be instructed on your specialty skills, which will be based on your background, aptitude and desires.
The Collective Training Phase (IV) consists of Special Forces doctrine and organization, Unconventional Warfare Operations, Direct Action Operations, Methods of Instruction and both Airborne and Airmobile Operations. You will deploy to the Uwarrie National Forest, North Carolina, for an unconventional warfare exercise. There you will perform as a member of the ODA Team, and your specialty and common skills will be evaluated.
As an SF Soldier, you might receive Live Environment Training (LET) that completely immerses you in another culture. You'll learn to be fluent in that country's language, customs and traditions: becoming a virtual citizen of that country.
