How many months is basic training and is it the same for all branches?

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Response by SPC Diana D. made Oct 12 at 2017 12:12 PM

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Check out this website and it will answer all of your questions.https://www.veteranaid.org/blog/2016/10/21/comparing-basic-training-5-branches-u-s-military-service/

Comparing Basic Training for the 5 Branches of U.S. Military Service - VeteranAid

Comparing Basic Training for the 5 Branches of U.S. Military Service: we compare the duration, difficulty, and what all is involved in each branch's training.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2017 12:21 PM

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Damien Maxwell. SPC Diana D. provided great information about basic training. Below is some additional information about the branches of the military.

http://www.militaryspot.com/enlist/understanding-the-five-branches-of-the-military

Understanding the Five Branches of the Military - MilitarySpot.com

When you decide to join the military, choosing your branch of service is one of the first decisions you must make.

Response by Col Joseph Lenertz made Oct 12 at 2017 12:23 PM

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I think the AF calls it "Basic Suggestions" now, but is willing to change the name if you find it offensive. [humor]

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Oct 12 at 2017 12:25 PM

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Army
https://www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/becoming-a-soldier/basic-combat-training.html
Marine Basic training
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Recruit-Training/Training-Summary-By-Week/
Navy sleep over and PJ party
http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil
Air force group hug and chair sitting training
http://www.basictraining.af.mil

LOL
The last two are real links, and jokes aside, I do value the service from all military members regardless of MOS or service joined

Basic Combat Training

Basic Combat Training will be demanding, but well worth it. During these ten weeks, you'll become physically and mentally stronger and you'll gain the necessary framework of an Army Soldier.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Oct 12 at 2017 1:04 PM

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When I went in '77, it was 7wks. plus reception center. That was Army boot camp.

Response by SSgt Ryan Sylvester made Oct 12 at 2017 1:15 PM

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6 weeks when I went in during '99, it got expanded to 8 a few years later (our Field Training Experience is now a whole week long!)

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2017 2:28 PM

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It has been a few years since I struggled through Boot Camp for sixteen weeks in 1961. I have no idea how long is currently.

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Oct 12 at 2017 2:35 PM

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Remember basic training is just that; basic. Also consider length of military specialty training. For example, some, if not all, Army (the branch I know) combat arms jobs are combined basic and advanced individual training (OSUT-One Station Unit Training).

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2017 11:00 PM

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More you count days the longer it will feel. Also don't quit. It takes longer to chapter you out than you graduating

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2017 11:00 PM

2017-10-12T23:00:50-04:00

More you count days the longer it will feel. Also don't quit. It takes longer to chapter you out than you graduating

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2017 5:53 PM

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10 weeks for Army and it differs by branch. You also have to add AIT to that. AIT can run from 4 weeks to 25 weeks depending on MOS.