Military

The Soldier’s Creed

I Am an American Soldier

I Am an warrior and a member of a team

I serve the People of the United States + live the army values

I will always place the mission first

I will never accept defeat

I will never quit

I will never leave a fallen comrade

I Am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my Warrior tasks and drills

I will always maintain my arms, my equipment, and myself

I am an expert and I am a professional

I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemy of the United States of America in close combat

I am an guardian of freedom and the American way of life

I am an American Soldier

The BCT/ OSUT/AIT “Golden Rules”

#1 Do NOT bully, haze, assault or harass a fellow soldier -DO help + assist your teammate

#2 DO NOT use vulgar language, rude gesture, or discriminate others -DO treat everyone with dignity + respect

#3 DO NOT kiss, attempt kiss, or touch a fellow soldier -DO respect your teammate’s personal space

#4 DO NOT steal or take something that does not belong to you. -DO build trust with teammates through your ethical and disciplined actions

#5 DO NOT go anywhere without your battle buddy -DO report violations of policies + regulations to your platoon + company leadership

Company commander (captain)

Oversees the company

Establishes policy + has legal discipline authority over you + all assigned company personnel

Platoon leader

Responsible for accomplishing the platoons training mission. Report to them on your first unit of assignment

The First Sargent (1SG)

Master trainer

Assist the commander + surprises the drill Sargent + other soldiers + civilians assigned to the company

Training NCO or training officer/executive officer

Responsible for updating + maintaining training records + the coordination of each day’s training events

M4 carbine rifle left side

M4 Rifle Right Side

Military time

12:01 AM - 0001

1:00AM - 0100

2:00AM -0200

3:00AM - 0300

4:00AM - 0400

5:00AM - 0500

6:00AM - 0600

7:00AM - 0700

8:00AM - 0800

9:00AM - 0900

10:00AM - 1000

11:00AM - 1100

12:00Noon - 1200

1:00PM - 1300

2:00PM - 1400

3:00PM - 1500

4:00PM - 1600

5:00PM - 1700

6:00PM - 1800

7:00PM - 1900

8:00PM - 2000

9:00PM - 2100

10:00PM - 2200

11:00PM - 2300

11:59PM - 2359

Drill Sargents

BCT experience will be highly supervised by drill sergeants as you are encouraged + evaluated on your ability to reach the highest Army standards. They enforce standards, and their focus is on “attention to detail.” Their job is to ensure you are mentally + physically fit to earn your place as a member of a team + be able to contribute as a soldier in AIT + first unit.

During AIT and the latter portion of OSUT, the drill sergeant works with instructors + cadre members on a training environment that best prepares you for your first unit of assignment (FUA).

Army Rank Structure

General Orders

I will guard everything within the limits of my post + quit my post only when properly relieved.

I will obey my special orders + perform all my duties in a military manner.

I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, + anything not covered in my instructions to the commander of relief.

Reacting to an Inspection Officer when approached

• Stop walking and assume the position of attention.

• When the inspecting officer approaches, render a proper hand salute.

• When the salute is returned, execute order arms.

• Remain at attention.

• The inspecting officer will command, “At ease.”

• The inspecting officer may ask questions pertaining to your general orders, special orders, + what has transpired at your post.

• When finished with the inspection, the inspecting officer will say, “Carry on.”

• Assume the position of attention and render a proper hand salute, holding it until it is returned.

• Resume your post.

Phonetic Alphabet

A – ALPHA

B – BRAVO

C – CHARLIE

D – DELTA

E – ECHO

F – FOXTROT

G – GOLF

H – HOTEL

I – INDIA

J – JULIET

K – KILO

L – LIMA

M – MIKE

N – NOVEMBER

O – OSCAR

P – PAPA

Q – QUEBEC

R – ROMEO

S – SIERRA

T – TANGO

U – UNIFORM

V – VICTOR

W – WHISKEY

X – X-RAY

Y – YANKEE

Z - ZULU