Is it possible to go through BCT a second time?

2019-09-03T23:51:48-04:00

Obviously if you reenlist or switch branches the circumstances would be based on that branch, but what if a soldier just wanted to go through Basic Trainning again?
Is it possible to elect to go through training again?
For example, if you're dealing with weight issues, struggling with weapons qual, terrible at land nav, or just overall need to get back down to the basics of being a soldier, could you opt to go through Basic Training again?
We sign papers that say we won't tell other recruits about the training process, so could be do it again if we needed to?

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Sep 4 at 2019 12:07 AM

2019-09-04T00:07:39-04:00

Up to your recruiter not you.Why are you not fit?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2019 12:37 AM

2019-09-04T00:37:32-04:00

Please update your profile to list your real name. The military is not going to expend money on someone going through Basic Training again when someone is dealing with a weight issue.

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Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2019 3:06 AM

2019-09-04T03:06:24-04:00

Over decades of modern training, which I will define as post WW2, TRADOC has examined and refined their product based on modernization of the Army, gaining unit Command team feedback, DI/PSG/SGL feedback, and trainee feedback.

While the methods have evolved, the end product has mostly been the same : a new Soldier with enough BASIC Soldering skill to provide a platform from which the Soldier can grow. You can't advance to your first unit if you can't show at least minimal skill in weapons, common tasks, military fitness, and a working basic knowledge of your MOS.

Once you get to your first duty station, it becomes a combined effort to continue the refinement and learning process. Your immediate NCO support channel is tasked with ensuring that you have the tools and guidance needed. But it's up to the Soldier to seek out ways to improve.

A soldier can be made to attend additional PRT, but they need to put out the effort to acrually use the extra training to improve fitness. Likewise, it's up the Soldier to limit the trips to Domino's, BK and the myriad of fast food establishments that litter the neighborhoods that surround every base I have ever been to. (10 at last count) .

There is nothing stopping a Soldier from volunteering to be involved in hip pocket training. Pick an area of Shoot, Move. Communicate, and Survive that is a weakness, learn a task, and offer to give a block of instruction.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Sep 4 at 2019 4:56 AM

2019-09-04T04:56:41-04:00

Nope. An SM goes through basic once. They cannot opt to repeat it. If they are deficient in an area ie weight, basic soldiering then their NCO corps/CoC deals with this as either enrolling into an overweight program or remedial training in the required areas of deficiency.

The only way an SM goes back through basic is by being out a prescribed number of years and having to repeat it or by swapping services.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Sep 4 at 2019 5:30 AM

2019-09-04T05:30:03-04:00

No you cannot go through Basic again. You can pull up the FMs and equipment and train on you deficiencies. Your NCOs should be ready willing and able to work with you. Tell them you wish to improve your soldiering skills. Thank you for your service.

Response by SFC Michael D. made Sep 4 at 2019 7:57 AM

2019-09-04T07:57:05-04:00

You want to go through again? Go to Drill Sergeant school. That's exactly what it is. Going through basic training while learning how to teach basic training.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2019 3:26 PM

2019-09-04T15:26:07-04:00

Is this a serious question? Why in the holy of all holies would you go back to basic training? You graduated and became a Soldier. So put on your big boy panties, do Physical Training on your own, open a freaking manual and get to it. Being in the Reserve is no excuse to lose your military bearing. When was the last time you attempted land navigation? When is the last time you hit the gym? These are things you must maintain on your own. If you need assistance from you FLL then ask them. (I'm telling you now, they will tell you to do a class next BA). Reach out to them and others in your company and do a class together next BA anyhow. It will make you stand out.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Sep 5 at 2019 11:26 AM

2019-09-05T11:26:44-04:00

For the money we have spent on you already, to resend you to BCT because you are having problems cutting the mustard- would be denying a new troop the chance to excel and upgrade the service.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2019 10:37 PM

2019-09-05T22:37:10-04:00

I learned nothing at basic. I am willing to bet that at your unit, or maybe in a buddies unit there is so.e super high speed guy, maybe an NCO maybe a high speed lower enlisted, that would love to show you all about what you are missing. If not BLC is full of basic soldier skills.
I think you are looking in the wrong direction to enhance your soldier skills, but I applaud you for recognizing deficiencies and wanting to correct them. Look forward, not back.

Response by PVT James Chen made Oct 20 at 2019 2:48 PM

2019-10-20T14:48:26-04:00

Idk about a full on bct but you can go to warrior transition school or wtc. It's kinda like basic but with privileges. I saw a lot of navy come to army when I was at fort sill ok.