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United States Army Information & Educational Benefits
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*Pictures in this presentation were taken at Fort Benning, Georgia
Reception Sand Hill, Fort Benning, Georgia
All new army recruits go through a four day reception to make the transition from civilian life to basic training. Basic training starts as soon as recruits arrive on Post. Drill sergeants hop on the bus immediately to begin the process of breaking new recruits into a life of discipline.
Welcoming Committee
Reception Schedule
0430 WAKEUP0530 BREAKFAST FOOT
ASSESSMENT0630 MEDICAL SCREEN
FINANCE BRIEF0800 PAY
BARBERBLOOD DRAWPXDENTALCIIP
1130 LUNCH CIIP PX
1630 DINNER
Day 10430 WAKEUP0530 BREAKFAST
IMMUNIZATIONOPTOMETRYDENTALCIIPNG BRIEFUSAREC BRIEF
1130 LUNCHCIIP
1430 RED CROSS BRIEFCHAPLAIN BRIEFTRICARE BRIEF
1630 DINNER
Day 2
Reception Schedule
0430 WAKEUP0530 BREAKFAST
PABCIIPPHOTOSID CARD
1130 LUNCHPABCIIPPHOTOSID CARDSSHAKDOWN
1630 DINNER
Day 30430 WAKEUP0530 BREAKFAST
PTU ASSESSMENTPPD READSHIP PREPHOLDUNDER TRNG
1130 LUNCHSHIP PREPHOLDUNDER TRNG
1630 DINNER
Day 4
Haircut, Army Style
New recruits receive their haircut the first day as part of the reception process.
Barber Shop
Shot Room
This is wherenew recruitsreceive their shots,Medical exams andDNA tests. Thewrestling mats arefor those who feelfaint.
Inoculations
CIIP- Army Clothing Distribution
New recruits make several visits to the CIIP center during the four day reception process to receive their army clothing.
Mess HallConway Barracks, Fort Benning, Georgia
The mess hall resembles restaurant seating. New recruits have to earn the right to use a knife and fork. They are allowed to eat as much as they want, but they only have 5 minutes time to eat their food. While eating, new recruits are not allowed to take their eyes off their food or allowed to speak to anyone. When they are finished, they must march their tray to the dishwasher.
Infantry Training
Mission Statement: To transform civilians into disciplined infantrymen that possess the Army Values, fundamental soldier skills, physical fitness, character, confidence, commitment, and the Warrior Ethos to become adaptive and flexible infantrymen ready to accomplish the mission of the Infantry
Infantry Training ScheduleDisciplined, Physically Fit Soldiers
Physical TrainingDrill & CeremonyIntro to Foot MarchesInspectionsCommunicationsGuard DutyRappellingNBCValues Training
Basic Rifle Marksmanship
Foot MarchesInfantry Squad Weapons
(MG’s/M203)Fieldcraft SkillsBayonet Assault CourseValues Training
Weeks 1-3 Weeks 4-6 Weeks 7-9Advanced MarksmanshipIndividual Tactical TrainingFire Team TrainingFoot MarchesAT 4Bradley IntroductionConf/Obstacle CoursesInspectionsPhase III TestValues Training
For a more detailed look at Basic Training Schedules Basic Training
Infantry Training ScheduleTactically Ready, Mentally Tough
Squad Tactical TrainingUrban OperationsBuddy Team Live FireMortar Training (11 C’s)Final APFT4 mile RunFoot MarchValues Training
Field Training Exercise (7 days)The BayonetCrossed Rifles CeremonyRefit OpsTurning Blue CeremonyGraduation
Weeks 10-12 Weeks 13-14
For a more detailed look at Basic Training Schedules Basic Training
Our Contract
Complete the protective maskExecute Obstacle/Confidence CoursesQualify with individual WeaponPass Hand Grenade Qual Course, Throw 2 live grenadeComplete Combatives TrainingComplete all Tactical Training and FootmarchesPass all phase testingComplete 4 mile run in 36 minutesPass final APFTDemonstrate knowledge of Seven Army ValuesOperate effectively as a team memberComplete Company Level FTX/Bayonet
Rifle Range
The rifle range is a modern facility with computerized scoring. If soldiers do not hit their targets, they have to repeat the exercise.
Blackhawk Helicopter
High School to Flight School
The army is the only branch of the military in which a person can become a pilot without a college degree. For more information on becoming an Army Pilot, click on the link below:
Blackhawk Helicopter
Blackhawk Helecopter
ParachuteSoldiers below are shown checking parachutes for
tangles before they are sent to be re-packed.
Parachute Repacking
In the picture on the right, soldiers are demonstrating how to repack a parachute. Each parachute goes through several inspections throughout the process.
Rangers
Pictured on the right is a demonstration of how rangers scale a wall. The Army will enroll 165% of the number of soldiers they expect to complete this course. Less than 100% actually finish. For more information, click on the following link: Rangers
Ranger Course
• The Benning Phase (19 days) at Fort Benning, GA.
– Ranger Runs– Confidence Tests– Advanced Demolitions– Employ Artillery Fire– Communications & Terrain Navigation Skills– Patrolling Techniques
Ranger Course (cont)
• The Mountain Phase (17 Days) at Camp Frank D. Merrill near Dahlonega, GA (Military Mountaineering Techniques).
• Rappelling• Rock Climbing• 200 foot night rappel
Ranger Course (cont)
• The Desert Phase (6 days) at Fort Bliss, Texas (Student Parachutes into the desert).
• Desert Survival Skills• Desert Patrolling Techniques• Platoon Raid• Live Fire Ambush Exercise
Ranger Course (cont)
• The Florida Phase (18 Days) at Eglin AFB in Florida. (Student Learns to Use Small Boats).
• River Navigation• Techniques of Movement in a Jungle or Swamp• Includes a series of Raids and Ambush Patrols
Ranger Training
Blackhawk Helicopter is shown in the background dropping off soldiers on a sandy beach.
Army Educational Benefits*
Army Benefits
*Source of Information for the Army Education Benefits: Paul Lapointe, Education Services
Officer, Fort Benning, Georgia.
Educational BenefitsTuition Assistance
• Eligibility– Active duty enlisted soldiers and officers– Army Reserve and Army National Guard Personnel on full-time active
duty– Commissioned Officers and Commissioned Warrant Officers must
have 2 years left on active duty or will incur 2-year active duty service obligation at completion of course
• Benefits– $4500 per FY– cap of $250 per semester hour
For more information, click on the following link:
Army Benefits
Educational BenefitsMontgomery GI Bill
• Eligibility
– All soldiers who entered active duty after 6/85– Soldiers with educational entitlements under Chapter
34 on 12/89– Officers who did not receive commission after 12/76
based on ROTC Scholarship or service academy graduation.
Two Years of Enlistment
Three or more years of Enlistment
• Basic Benefits
20041 Oct 03-30 Sep 04
$28,800
$35,460
20031 Oct 02-30 Sep 03
$26,352
$32,400
For more information, click on the following link:
Montgomery GI Bill
Educational Benefits Montgomery GI Bill
Educational Benefits Montgomery GI Bill
• Types of Training for which you can use the Montgomery GI Bill– College Degrees– Certificates and Diplomas– Apprenticeship or on the job training (OJT)– Licensing and certification tests
• Army College Fund– Eligibility
• is available for soldiers with an enlistment of two or more years• Designated critical Military Occupational Skill (MOS)
– Benefits• Depending on the number of years, funds can be up to $50,000
Montgomery GI Bill
Educational BenefitsTop-Up (PL 106-398)
• Eligibility– Must have the MGIB– Must be receiving TA for the course for which Top-Up is
being claimed
• Benefits– Pays for tuition that exceeds TA cap– If the soldier has already reached the $4,500 ceiling, then
he/she cannot utilize Top-UP
For more information, click on the following link:
Army Benefits
Educational Benefits$600 Buy-Up (PL 104-619)
• Eligibility– Must have the MGIB– Not eligible if converted from VEAP to MGIB
• Benefits– Soldier can add up to $600 anytime during his or her
career– $600 additional increases MGIB by $5,400
For more information, click on the following link:
Army Benefits
Educational Benefits Loan Repayment Program
• Eligibility– Must be a qualifying Federal Loan– Must have incurred loan of higher education prior to entry
on active duty
• Benefits– The Loan Repayment Program will pay 33 1/3 % or $1,500
annually (whichever is greater, up to $65,000
For more information, click on the following link:
Army Benefits
Educational BenefitseArmyU
Technology Package
(laptop)
Support Package
(no laptop)
Eligibility •Active duty soldiers E-1 to E-9
•Must have 3 yrs. Remaining on enlistment, if not, reenlistment or extension is required
•Active duty soldiers E-1 to E-9
•Must have 1 yr remaining on enlistment, if not, reenlistment or extension is required
Requirement •Complete 12 semester hours within 24 months
•Serve the entire 36 months
•Enroll in 3 semester hours of eArmyU courses within 90 days of commander’s signature date
•Serve the entire 12 months
Benefits •100% tuition assistance up to $4,500 ($250 cap per sem hr)
•Technology package
•Cost of text books covered
•100% tuition assistance up to $4,500 ($250 cap per sem hr)•Cost of text books covered
eArmyU Participating Colleges
Anne Arundel Community CollegeAtlantic Cape Community CollegeBaker CollegeCentral Texas CollegeCochise CollegeEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityEmpire State College, State University of New YorkExcelsior CollegeFayetteville Technical Community CollegeFranklin UniversityJefferson Community CollegeLansing Community College
eArmyU Participating Colleges are Currently Serving:
Camp Casey, KoreaFt. Benning, GAFt. Bliss, TXFt. Bragg, NCFt. Campbell, KYFt. Carson, COFt. Shafter, HIPatton/Tompkins Barracks, Heidelberg Germany
Ft. Drum, NYFort Hood, TXFort Knox, KYFort Lewis, WAFt. Sill, OKFt. Wainwright, AK
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