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Chapter 3 – The Reception Battalion
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Chapter 3 – The Reception Battalion3-1. The PathWelcome to the Reception Battalion. By being here, this means that you have met your initial entry qualification requirements. While at the Military Entrance Processing Station you underwent a battery of aptitude tests and medical examinations to determine if you were qualified for military service. Congratulations, you passed! Now that you’ve been vetted mentally, physically, and intellectually, taken the Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT), know what your future military occupational specialty (MOS/Job) will be, and are sworn into the United States Army, now it’s time for you to begin the transformation to becoming a Soldier. You are at one of the following Basic Combat Training/ One Station Unit Training locations:
If your MOS is 11B/11C (Infantryman), 19D (Cavalry Scout), 19K (Armor Crewman), 12B (Combat Engineer) or 31B (Military Police Officer), you will conduct your Basic Combat Training and occupational skills training in one course. This is called “One Station Unit Training” or “OSUT” and is conducted at Fort Benning for 11B and 19K Soldiers, and at Fort Leonard Wood for 12B and 31B Soldiers. All other Soldiers will go through “Basic Combat Training” or “BCT” at one of the four locations listed above, and upon completion, will attend a follow-on course called “Advanced Individual Training” or “AIT.” This course may be at the same installation as your BCT training or may be at another location. While at the Reception Battalion, you will undergo further medical and dental processing. Medical and dental processing will include collection of blood for certain immunities, type, and DNA; hearing and vision exams (in addition to the MEPS exams); pregnancy screening; tuberculosis screening; immunizations; and a brief dental exam and x-rays. You will receive ear plugs, eyewear and eye protection, and personal protective items such as sunscreen. These are all items of “individual medical readiness” that you will maintain throughout your career. You will also undergo further administrative processing (personnel and finance records, and security clearance if applicable). You will receive a standard military haircut, issued your initial clothing requirement, to include physical fitness and Army Combat Uniforms (ACUs), footwear and miscellaneous clothing items. You will be taught how to properly wear the clothing issued and begin to learn the basics of military culture. Your actions and ability to follow instructions will be monitored carefully. A Drill Sergeant or cadre will take you through the stations required for you to enter into the Army. Follow all instructions and pay attention to detail. One of the key elements to being successful in the Army is ensuring you understand what is required of you and ask questions if you are unsure. A typical stay in the Reception Battalion lasts from 3-5 days for BCT Soldiers and 5-7 days for OSUT Soldiers. When you complete reception in-processing, you will be assigned to a training company. Drill Sergeants will pick you up at the Reception Battalion and travel with you to your BCT or OSUT company location. Eagle Cash Stored Value Card: While at the Reception Battalion, you will be issued a Stored Value Card. The stored value card reduces cash/check operations for initial trainee advance. The card can be used at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service sites (barber shops, clothing sales, and Post Exchange facilities). Any remaining value at expiration is returned to the Soldier; however, spending the full amount prior to completion of training is encouraged. Advance amount on the Eagle Cash Card is $350. The Value Card will expire 45 days from initial issue to Soldiers at the Reception Battalion. 3-2. Critical information needed upfrontDuring your stay at the Reception Battalion, BCT or OSUT, you will be expected to read, study, and memorize all necessary information. The purpose of the information is to introduce and reinforce who we are as Army Professionals and what we represent as Soldiers. Your job is to fully understand, comprehend and demonstrate your proficiency by reciting it to the Drill Sergeant and leaders either individually or as a group. Information identified by a “star” requires comprehension by memorization. 3-3. The Battle Buddy SystemSoldiers rely on one another to stay motivated and reach peak performance. Although required in Initial Military Training, Soldiers will form natural bonds with their fellow Soldiers as part of Army culture. To contribute to this team spirit, we live by the buddy system. A buddy team is usually defined as two Soldiers in the same unit who look after each other at all times. By getting to know other Soldiers on a professional and personal level, you learn how to improve yourself and encourage others. Working together, you and your battle buddy learn initiative, responsibility, trust, and dependability. While at the Reception Battalion, BCT, OSUT and AIT, same-gender Soldiers (male-male and female-female) are placed in buddy teams. With the requirement to excel in Army training, some Soldiers need more positive reinforcement than others. For that reason, you may also be paired based on your strengths, so you and your buddy can complement each other’s weaknesses. Battle Buddy responsibilities:
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