Do you get Sundays off in basic training?

No, you generally don't get Sundays completely off in basic training, but it's a "lighter" day with no formal training, focusing on religious services, barracks cleaning, laundry, and personal time (writing letters, organizing gear), with potential phone time and a chance for a pass later in training, though weekends remain structured and base-bound. Sundays offer a break from strenuous activity, allowing catch-up on essential tasks, but Drill Sergeants still enforce strict standards for cleanliness and readiness.

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Do you get your phone on Sundays in basic training?

Um on Sundays, you will have access to your phone. Uh they will allow you to make sure that you know, you're paying bills. If you have bills back home, talking to your loved ones, checking in on your kids, all of the above. So, cellphones are definitely in the abundance right now.

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Do you get holidays off in basic training?

Yes. They call it Christmas Exodus. Everyone in training will get holiday leave, whether it's basic or AIT. However, soldiers who don't want to go home have the option to stay in the barracks. The DFAC will still be open for those soldiers.

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Do you get weekends off in boot camp?

No. When I went through USMC boot camp you did not get any days off. You can go to church on Sunday but you still spend most of your day marching and cleaning. It's just not as tough as other days.

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Is basic training 9 weeks and 4 days?

Basic Training consists of four phases over 10 weeks, where you'll learn about the Army and train to become a Soldier. Once completed, your day-to-day will focus more on what's required for your specific job, as well as pursuing your personal goals and interests.

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Reception at Army Basic Training - What happens?

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Do you get to go home after basic training?

It's important to note that you likely will not be able to take leave after SOI. However, you are entitled to one day of travel and 10 days of leave after completing basic training.

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Do you get your phone in Army reception?

Pay telephones are provided at the Reception Battalion, but it is unlikely you'll have time to make any calls. It might be advisable to tell friends and Family that you'll be pretty busy the first few days, and that if they don't hear from you right away, they shouldn't worry.

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Why is 1.9 Marines called The Walking Dead?

Formed during World War I, it served until the mid-2000s when it was deactivated to make room for one of three light armor reconnaissance battalions. During the Vietnam War, 1/9 sustained the highest casualty rate in Marine Corps history. This earned them the nickname "The Walking Dead".

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Do you get paid while in basic training?

During training you get paid and you can accumulate leave days. But the contract they chose does not start until they complete their training.

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Can I go home after boot camp?

And you absolutely can take leave after bootcamp before A school. Sophie Hudson Back in 1968, I had a 10 day leave between RTC GLakes and A school in Pensacola. Sophie Hudson my son was just home and took 5 days HARP duty. He only had to use 4 days leave.

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Do you come home for Christmas during basic training?

Joann Schweitzer nope. They just don't get charged Leave/Vacation days.

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Can I visit my boyfriend on base during AIT?

The Army does not authorize Soldiers in advanced individual training (AIT) (Phase IV and V) accompanied travel. The Government does not provide authorization for friend or fiancé travel. The AIT training schedule is demanding and time for visits is limited.

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Can I quit during basic training?

After you arrive at boot camp, your fate still isn't sealed. Even though you're now on active duty, Army command can let you go without penalty during your first 180 days of service. The official term for this is entry-level separation. Boot camp is the best time because the Army has just started training you.

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What is not allowed at basic training?

These are CONTRABAND for your Soldiers while they are in Basic Combat Training. No alcohol or products containing alcohol, tobacco, or narcotics No weapons No radios, TV's, cameras, or other electronic devices No pornographic or morally questionable materials No magazines No food items, candy, cookies, snacks, etc.

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Can you talk to family during basic training?

During the 7.5 weeks while your loved one is at BMT, he/she will be authorized to use his/her cell phone or pay phones to make outgoing calls to family members. Trainees are encouraged to maintain their cell phone service while at BMT and to bring a calling card.

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How often can you call home in basic training?

How often are basic training Soldiers allowed to call home? Phone call frequency varies by unit and is at the discretion of the drill sergeants. Generally Soldiers are allowed to make a quick call home when they first arrive at Fort Benning.

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What is the $40,000 signing bonus for the military?

ACTIVE DUTY AIR FORCE BONUSES

The U.S. Air Force has added new opportunities for qualified future Airmen to receive bonuses up to $40k upon entering active-duty service. All Air Force bonuses are earned upon completion of training and a six-year commitment.

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What is the lowest paid Army?

Junior enlisted ranks

  1. Private (E-1) Salary: $1,833.30 per monthPrivate (PV1) is the lowest rank in the U.S. Army and is primarily for recruits in basic combat training (BCT). ...
  2. Private Second Class (E-2) ...
  3. Private First Class (E-3) ...
  4. Specialist (E-4)

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How much money will I have after army basic training?

A single, 18-year-old enlisted member at the starting rank — pay grade E-1 with less than four months of service — receives, on average, a starting annual regular military compensation package of approximately $43,500 in basic pay, basic allowance for housing, basic allowance for subsistence and federal tax advantages, ...

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What is the most elite USMC unit?

The Marine Raider Regiment (MRR), formerly known as the Marine Special Operations Regiment (MSOR), is a special operations force of the United States Marine Corps, which is a part of Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC).

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Is Rick an A or B?

In The Walking Dead, Rick Grimes was initially designated an "A," meaning a strong, potentially dangerous individual, but Jadis (Anne) lied and classified him as a "B" (a normal survivor/consignee) to save him from being killed by the secretive CRM, who use A's for dangerous experiments and B's for recruitment/labor. Later, it's revealed both A's and B's are valuable to the CRM, with A's being leaders/fighters and B's being followers, but the CRM actually wants A's for their potential to change the world, with Rick and Pearl Thorne being exceptions that get recruited as powerful A's. 

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How long is 400 Days in The Walking Dead?

1½ - 1½ Hours

Centered on a truck stop on a Georgia highway, 400 Days tells five linked stories; each taking place at different points in time and from the point of view of a different survivor, from day one of the undead apocalypse to day 400.

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What shots do you get at basic training?

Vaccinations: You'll get six vaccination shots: measles, mumps, diphtheria, flubicillin, rubella and smallpox. Vision and Dental Exam: You'll have a general vision checkup and a dental exam (including X-ray).

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Can soldiers text while deployed?

Though written correspondence was once the most common form of keeping in touch while away from home in the Military, modern means such as calling, video conferencing, text messaging and emails are now the norm. While deployed there are also some lesser-known methods of keeping in contact.

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Can you bring your phone to boot camp in Marines?

We need you focused. In the Marine Corps, we don't allow cellphones in boot camp until you graduate. There are many reasons for that. One of them being that your main focus is to and graduate.

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