Enlisted initial entry training policies and administration
-6. Initial Entry Training (IET) Focus
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1-6. Initial Entry Training (IET) FocusTransform civilian volunteers into trusted Army Professionals capable of winning in a complex world. This is accomplished by: a. Inculcating newly accessed recruits with an understanding and commitment to the Army Values, moral-ethical conduct, and the Professional of Arms. b. Assessing, developing and sustaining individual holistic health and fitness with the goal to minimize risk of injury, enhance performance and build capability to physically perform required Soldier and occupational skills. c. Employing a learner-focused approach to training that focuses on adaptability and refined problem-solving skills. Soldiers who are disciplined, proficient in their entry-level Warrior, and military occupational specialty (MOS) skills, and able to serve as a trusted member/leader of a team. 1-7. Lines of efforta. Compliance…Standards, Accountability and Discipline. This line of effort focuses on an enduring set of principles for all Soldiers in the initial military training enterprise—standards, accountability and discipline are an inherent part of shared Values and are essential in the demonstration of character, competence and commitment as an Army Professional Soldier and Civilian. b. Safe and Secure Environment. This line of effort focuses on an environment that promotes and respects the individual dignity of all trainees, Soldiers and Civilians—recruits and cadre alike; that is free of harassment and fear of sexual assault and where everyone knows that they are valued and protected; and where everyone truly believes and feels that they are a member of a team and that their drill sergeants, instructors, leaders, co-workers and battle buddies are constantly looking out for their well-being and ensuring that a safe and secure place exists for them to live, work, train, and learn. c. Soldier and Cadre Reception and Integration. This line of effort focuses on accession of civilian volunteers—aspiring military professionals—into a vocation built on trust, military expertise, esprit de corps, honorable service and stewardship, and who share the same military ethic and commitment as Army professionals, past and present; and on resilient Soldiers, leaders and cadre who have the opportunity and skills to thrive personally and professionally to meet their full potential. d. Entry Training and Physical Readiness. This line of effort focuses on foundational training for all recruits entering the Army—training that fosters individual toughness, battlefield skill and fighting spirit; that enables apprentice-level proficiency in their military occupational specialty and branch; and builds self-confidence, adaptability, physical strength, resilience, and mental agility resulting in Soldiers who are physically ready, grounded in Army Values, and competent in their skills so they are able to contribute as leaders or members of a team upon arrival at their first unit of assignment. e. Cadre Selection and Certification. This line of effort focuses on the selection, training and certification of individuals who serve in sensitive positions (“positions of trust”) and IMT unit leaders. Individuals who serve in sensitive positions or “positions of trust” are drill sergeants and AIT Platoon Sergeants (AIT PSG). IMT unit leaders are Brigade/Battalion Commanders and First Sergeants, Company Commanders and First Sergeants, committee/MOS instructors and those selected to serve as Squad Leader/Instructors. (1). Gradual introduction of trainee privileges. To create an environment where Army standards of discipline and conduct can be clearly demonstrated and enforced, privileges associated with their previous civilian life are withdrawn upon entry in IET. These restrictions are part of an intricate process designed to teach discipline and subordination of self to a greater purpose. For the process to be complete and assure the orderly transition from IET to the operational force, it is appropriate to gradually introduce privileges, consistent with individual trainee ability to demonstrate adherence to standards. The goal is that each trainee demonstrates the ability and willingness to adhere to the Army’s standards by gradually restoring the privileges in a relatively controlled environment where self-motivated adherence to the standards can be rewarded and failure to adhere can be corrected. This process takes advantage of the control inherently possible within the IET environment and ensures confidence that trainees leaving the controlled environment will act within the Army’s standards. (2). Continual cadre evaluation. An assessment-based strategy for all facets of the trainee’s development involves two steps: first, develop and conduct continual evaluations; second, modify the training approach to align with a trainee’s progress. Using this approach to Soldier transformation enhances the ability of leaders at every level to ensure trainees achieve the required psychological and physical standards. It also enhances our ability to appropriately challenge every trainee during their IET experience. (3). Cadre behavior. The primary behavioral learning method in IET is through observation requiring consistent leadership by example. The IET environment fosters learning through observation, making it critical for leaders and trainers to embrace the "do as I do" mentality. trainees observe cadre constantly through specific training tasks. The cadre’s proper example signifies there is only one standard; it also reinforces that all Soldiers, leaders included, are expected to maintain these standards. 1-8. IET OutcomesThe desired end-state is that a trainee entering the Army must earn the right to be called a "Soldier”. This happens by successfully completing Basic Combat Training, or when transitioning from the BCT portion of OSUT to the AIT portion of OSUT and continues to be addressed as a Soldier throughout AIT and the Army. Each Trainee is required to learn skills and tasks that will enable them to fight and win in the current operating environment during decisive actions. They will understand the values and commitment required to be a member of a team where they always place the mission first, never accept defeat, never quit, and never leave a fallen comrade. They will become part of the Army family. After completing basic combat training, they will be presented with a graduation certificate signed by the SMA and CSA earning the right to be called a Soldier, and become a "Soldier for Life." A Soldier that has a shared professional identity with others who honorably and selflessly serve in the Profession of Arms; who is agile, adaptive, and resilient; who is physically ready to execute required Warfighter and occupational specialty skills, and who is able to serve as a trusted member of a team in their First Unit of Assignment. 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