Basic Training

Basic training may be one the toughest experiences of your life, but there's simply no way to avoid it if you wish to serve in the United States' military. It is designed to weed out recruits who do not have the strength or the will to serve their country in the armed forces, as well as to prepare soldiers for combat. Your training can last anywhere from 22 days to 9 weeks, depending upon which branch of the service you joined.

Use the following links to learn helpful tips that will better prepare you for the rigors of basic training:

• 10 Things To Expect During Basic Training
  

  The road to becoming a soldier is not an easy one.  To be prepared, you have to know what to expect from basic training.  This list will help you understand what you will be going through in basic training.

• 10 Ways To Prepare For Basic Training

  Basic training is a tough and trying experience. By Taking these ten measures to prepare yourself for basic training, you make your time at basic training more productive and ensure an overall easier experience.

• What To Bring and Not To Bring
  

  It is a hectic time before you leave for basic training. Getting everything in order and trying to figure out what you are suppose to be can be stressful.  This list includes everything you need to bring and what not to bring to make this part of the process easier on you.

• 10 Tips to Stay on the Training Instructor's "Good" Side

  Your training instructor will have the power to make your training incredibly miserable. Following these ten tips will allow you to stay away from their bad side and make your life during basic training much easier.