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BASIC COMBAT TRAINING

This 10-week sprint puts you on the road to greatness. You'll meet your drill sergeant and learn the skills it takes to become a Soldier.

Basic training schedule

ARMY COMBAT FITNESS TEST

You'll be required to pass the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) in order to graduate from BCT. Fitness is of critical importance in the Army National Guard, and only those who are in the best shape go further in their careers.

ARMY COMBAT FITNESS TEST

ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL TRAINING

After BCT, your life in the military begins. Advanced Individual Training (AIT) will teach you what you need to know to do your specific job (also called your Military Occupational Specialty or MOS).

ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL TRAINING

Specialized Schools

Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training is just the beginning. The Army National Guard provides specialized skills training for Soldiers who want to advance their Army careers.

Specialized Schools

BECOME AN OFFICER

Earn your commission, and you'll become a leader in the world's most powerful Army. ROTC, OCS, West Point and Direct Commission are the programs that help Soldiers reach that goal. See which one makes the most sense for you.

Become an Officer

Special Forces

Become A Green Beret. Special Forces wants someone who pushes the envelope, someone with an unquenchable desire to become one of the world's most lethal warriors: a Green Beret.

Special Forces

Specialty Careers

Your interest or experience in healthcare, law or ministry can accelerate your career in the National Guard. Start your career as a Specialty officer. The Guard has a strong need for highly qualified experts in certain specific areas. 

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