By Devon L. Suits
Recruit: It's a video. The base salary for an entry-level private is about $20,000 a year. Most Soldiers attend it immediately after Basic Training. "So across all the Infantry weapons, they will get more bullets," Hedrick said. Narrator: This group of infantry recruits was exposed to CS gas, or tear gas, in week one of their training. You have permission to edit this article. You are authorized to take pictures and video around Fort Benning unless otherwise posted or you are specifically asked not to take pictures/video. Don't Threaten. Narrator: We found this group of infantry soldiers in week 11 of their training practicing on the firing range. The contractors were all combat vets themselves ranging from Ret SF officers to recon guys. Furthermore, a more significant emphasis on drill and ceremony has been built into the new curriculum. It happens here, at Fort Benning, a 182,000-acre military installation that straddles the Alabama-Georgia border about 100 miles southwest of Atlanta. -- The Army has permanently broadened one-station unit training for infantry Soldiers from 14 to 22 weeks, with more combat arms career fields expected to follow the charge. It is not recommended that you overnight anything to your Soldier. Recruit: Go left, go left! This is basically what I expected out of OSUT many years ago, and certainly not what I got. My Soldier took his cell phone to basic training. With the upcoming 22-week course, the Infantry School has already identified what new Soldiers will be part of the improved training, Hedrick said. The new OSUT program will include expanded weapons training, increased vehicle-platform familiarization, extensive combatives training and a 40-hour combat-lifesaver certification course, said Hedrick. My Soldier was injured during basic training what happens next? racist or sexually-oriented language. Oct 15, 2020 Twenty-two week One Station Unit Training will be made permanent as the second year in the pilot program showed big improvements. As a guy who went through Tanker OSUT years ago, but swims about as good as a rock, I'm also glad they're doing it now, but not back then. Huh? With a plan to execute 10 22-week courses through this year, the Infantry School will no longer conduct the final 14-week program in the next fiscal year. He will get your mail. Jason Semple, a 198th Infantry Brigade drill sergeant. In turn, the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence and the Infantry School started a combined effort with the 198th Infantry Brigade and the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command to develop an improved 21-week OSUT program. Abuse of any kind is not tolerated. Overall, the additional instructors provide a better student-to-instructor ratio during certain aspects of the course, the commandant said. Ricci: We're breaking a lot of habits from the civilian world, and nothing better than a little shock to the system to establish that that drill sergeant is in charge to let us start our training. Army to extend Infantry OSUT to bolster Soldier lethality, STAND-TO! If a number is wrong it might reach the Soldier, but it might get returned back to you instead. Changes to the program are meant to increase Soldier readiness, making. Before they join the United States Army, all recruits have to graduate from a 22-week program known as One Station Unit Training, also known as OSUT. I'm glad to see they're doing water training in OSUT now. Does my Soldier's basic training unit have its own Facebook page or Web site? If I overnight mail to my Soldier in basic training will he get it faster? If Soldiers are allowed to use them they will not have them at all times. Edit: I forgot to mention that we got Level 1 combatives certified. The West Central Georgia chapter of the Red Cross services Fort Benning, http://www.wcgredcross.org/. Under the new OSUT program, Soldiers will get more training with their M4 rifle and increased hands-on experience with the M240 machine gun and the M249 squad automatic weapon. "Extending OSUT is about increasing our readiness and preparing for the future," Sgt. Even with the 22-week timeframe locked in, the Army Infantry School, partnered with the Maneuver Center of Excellence, will continue to evaluate the overhauled OSUT program throughout this year and next, with a goal of pipelining ten 22-week courses this year, Voorhies said. To meet modernization goals, the Army is set to invest in roughly 20,500 infantrymen annually, with one-time bonuses available to qualified new recruits and Soldiers reclassifying. We spent a whole week practicing team and squad tactics in Urban operations and briefly touching on Platoon sized tactics in relation to urban assaults. The pilot will also be used to determine the list of tasks assigned to each instructor, Hedrick said. Ricci: We create lethality. Todd is a Marine veteran of the Iraq War. Every year, more than 18,000 soldiers graduate before joining the more than 470,000 people actively serving in the Army. Narrator: After being welcomed, recruits begin what's known as processing, which can take one to two weeks before their actual training begins. Hey. Shut up! Their training is 22 weeks as well. Im glad they are actually improving the process, did you guys have a lot of washouts? We'd love to hear eyewitness During this time your Soldier is traveling for 1-2 days and in processing for 3-4 days. We won't share it with anyone else. Infantry was further ahead in planning, so the decision was made to start the [infantry] OSUT earlier and use the lessons learned to help shape the other branch OSUT increases to the 22-week model.. Can my Soldier go home with his family after graduation? BCT FAQ - Fort Benning https://www.benning.army.mil/common/faqs/bctfaq.html Jul 24, 2018 . "This pilot program is the first step toward achieving our vision of the Army of 2028. If it is truly an emergency a Red Cross message can be sent to the Soldier. The answer to this may seem simple, but it's not. Hello r/army, I arrived at Ft. Benning on July 2, and here we are 22ish weeks later after completing the first cycle of the new Infantry OSUT. These recruits are about to be picked up and taken to their barracks, where they'll reside for the rest of their training. Drill sergeant: Right side bag, right side bag. Upon completion of the graduation ceremonies, your new Soldier receives a short period of leave. Drill sergeant: Shut up! Recruits: Yes, drill sergeant! Get your bags up! Why do I have to do this? Narrator: We found a company of recruits about to begin training in the armor school. In turn, the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence and the Infantry School started a combined effort with the 198th Infantry Brigade and the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command to develop an improved 21-week OSUT program. I think our attrition rate was 6% compared to 10-15% in a 14 week cycle. -everyone will respect you more once they know you've been through 22 weeks of hell. Its worth noting that between shooting iterations we were conducting concurrent training with the contractors on skills like assembling and disassembling machine guns, plotting points on a map, programming radios, and deploying claymores. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. The one caveat is the gates. What happens if my Soldier fails a portion of BCT/OSUT? Narrator: This is the last chance for recruits to change their minds before training begins, like one recruit who decided to stay behind. I think part of the lower rate was two things, 1. they tried to retain as many people as they could, and 2. because training was more spread out there was less physical strain and more time to recover from time in the field. But moving from a wedge to a V formation in vehicles off road, thats different, he said. According to a drill sergeant, the effects of the gas begin to wear off after about four minutes. In addition to increased weapons training, Soldiers will receive more field training experience, including tactical training repetitions that focus more on squad formations during day and night operations, he said. Some training moves indoors, like combatives, where recruits learn hand-to-hand self-defense tactics. Thousands of Soldiers receive thousands of letters each day, so anything to ease the process will help. Theyre all getting more small arms training, more mounted and dismounted land navigation training as well as combat lifesaver and combative certifications. Changes to the program are meant to increase Soldier readiness, making them more lethal and proficient before they depart for their first duty assignment, according to the Infantry School commandant, Col. Townley R. Hedrick. While laying on their backs, they have to engage their core to wiggle across the entire room. Currently, the U.S. Army Armor School and U.S. Army Engineer School are performing internal analyses of their curricula to determine what resources will be needed to extend their own programs. Before they join the United States Army, all recruits have to graduate from a 22-week program known as One Station Unit Training, also known as OSUT. Drill sergeant: Sexual assault is any unwanted physical contact in a sexual nature, so if you put your hands on another individual and you're not instructed to and you're not saving their life, and they file a sexual assault, and it comes down that you put your hands on this individual when you weren't supposed to, that is gonna be on you. I really hope the Army transitions to this model entirely, because I'll tell you what; you don't want your first time behind a loaded .50 cal to be in the middle of a war, as I experienced. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey said. With thousands of letters going to thousands of Soldiers, it takes time to get everything to everyone. Narrator: The recruits spend about five minutes inside the gas hut. But Fort Benning is big, and they're not always within range of the dining facility. By Devon L. Suits, Army News ServiceJuly 5, 2018. How often are basic training Soldiers allowed to call home? We create expert marksmen at their individual weapons, because as an infantry soldier, that's what we're asking them to do. And the Army Vision, recently published by Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, reinforces the defense secretary's priority. In 2019, the Army will extend one-station unit training for Infantry Soldiers from 14 weeks to 22 weeks. Drill sergeant: Everyone look down at their toes. May my Soldier attend college while in the Army? For active duty, that means direct flight to their next duty station and NOT transportation for leave (vacation) or hometown recruiting. Ricci: It's really just a little shock to the system so we can break them down to build them back up.Drill sergeant: Answer me! The Army believes that education is one of the keys to building a successful future. Anybody who's done the new osut as a reclass any Info would be mucho appreciated. Can I send newspaper clippings, pictures or a card that plays music to my Soldier, or just standard letters? Drill sergeant: Watch the video. Basic Combat Training for all Military Occupation Specialties (MOS) in the Army lasts 10 weeks. Possibly. Soldiers are treated fairly, firmly, and with dignity. In A U.S. Army Infantry Soldier-in-training assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, engages the opposing force (OPFOR) May 2, 2017, with a M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) on a Stryker to provide suppor A U.S. Army Infantry Soldier-in-training assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, rappels off Eagle Tower March 4, 2017, on Sand Hill, Fort Benning, Ga. Infantry and Armor OSUT lasts from 20 to 22 weeks depending on your soldier's MOS. Black Phase: We started out black phase with a 40 hour Combat Life Saver course where we were CLS certified. person will not be tolerated. The Army, however, has no plans to get rid of its tanks. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Drill sergeant: Get on the bus! (Army) Despite COVID-19 challenges, the Army. In any case, Trainee cell phone use will be under the close supervision of Cadre. Soldiers stay with the same class throughout Infantry training. Recruits just add water, shake it up, and enjoy. They take a briefing with them, where they get explain how the educational center works, how he can get access to programs at accredited colleges, universities and vocational schools, and all the benefits they provide to the them and their families. Pros: -you can wear the CIB when you get to your first duty station. "So across all the Infantry weapons, they will get more bullets," Hedrick said. Drill sergeants have a lot more space and time to ensure that everyones tracking., In addition to the baseline experiences of individual tasks, Davis added Soldiers also benefit from having additional time to take on collective tasks. Cell phone use prohibitions include but are not limited to social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat. For the 22-week program, the Infantry School is looking to augment OSUT companies with six additional Infantry instructors. By Team MeaningKosh. It also pushes them on increased standards for shooting both their individual and platform weapons, navigating on foot and mounted and meeting the same fitness standards as their infantry counterparts. What is "OSUT"? var today = new Date() In 2019, the Army will extend one-station unit trai Congress Confirms the Armys first Lead Special Trial Counsel, Army announces upcoming 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, unit rotation, Army announces upcoming 4th Infantry Division unit rotations, Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Media Roundtable, October 27, 2022, Department of the Army updates Total Army COVID-19 vaccination statistics, Army announces upcoming 2nd SBCT, 2nd Infantry Division, unit rotation, Army announces upcoming 2nd ABCT, 1st Infantry Division, unit rotation, Army Inspector General visits Alaska for New Soldier Experience, U.S. Army STAND-TO! Edit 2: Heres some more stuff I forgot. All Infantry OSUT instruction will become 22 weeks by October 2020. Do something! Drill sergeant: Get out of my way! I got the feeling that other cycles dont spend nearly the same amount of time going through these modules. My Soldier is in basic training and when I have a question about his pay or another financial issue, who can I call? Dewayne Waugh: Infantrymen are expected to fight in different types of terrain and survive and win the fight. Most soldiers quickly adapt to the new life. This is to ensure that they have an opportunity to reach someone at home and not wake family members in the early hours of the morning. If you are unclear YOUR Soldier is the best source for this information. Fort Benning, GA 31905. . Some units do. With the upcoming 22-week course, the Infantry School has already identified what new Soldiers will be part of the improved training, Hedrick said. More than 114,000 Soldiers pass our way each year and each day about 14,000 of them are in training somewhere on Fort Benning 5,800 in basic training alone. Narrator: Before training officially begins. The new 22-week OSUT should begin in 2019, sometime between July and October. And their conversations with their drill sergeants are conducted at normal volumes. You're gonna place your back against the wall. It's also important to remember that this process can be longer for Infantry Soldiers attending the 14-week One Station Unit Training. Each platoon had three drills assigned to it. Friends and family gather to watch their soldiers graduate on Inouye Field. White Phase: White phase was almost exclusivly Rifle Marksmanship. Right side bag. Do you understand? Drill Sergeants are selected from the best Soldiers in the Army, and are highly qualified to train recruits. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Also, there was a staff of contractors to help facilitate training. Observations from the cycle: We were required to study the Ranger Handbook whenever we had free time and were encouraged to ask questions about the battle drills, movements, and tactics used in modern day warfare. This is an official U.S. Army Website sponsored by U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE). This means they will have a different date for family day and graduation. Driving around in a parking lot for familiarization is one thing. Wow thanks a lot for posting this. Both Marine tankers and tank mechanics have transferred to the Army since the deactivation began. That improves the mental and physical toughness of Soldiers coming through the Infantry OSUT.". Infantry OSUT 2003: we had no cellphones, in very rare circumstances you could get a short 1 minute phone call, I probably called home 3-4 times the whole time I was at benning, otherwise it was just letters. It's important for the future soldiers' muscle memory, because they are working as a team with minimal communication, and they have to understand how that coordination works together. The 19D scouts will get more real-world identification training that moves beyond just adversary standard military vehicles and adds in newer threats that are being put in theater now, Plummer said. To make up for that time, the platoons that weren't doing ATT worked on moving tactically and conducting battle drills from ORPs and setting into patrol bases at night. This short bus ride, from processing to their new barracks, will be the most peaceful moments these recruits will experience for a while. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. It is difficult to definitively say when your Soldier will graduate that far in advance. You will find out more details during Family Day. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Those same scouts are going to get more hands-on work developing that reconnaissance into intelligence they can deliver up the chain to their commanders. Processing Companies will ensure that Trainees call home the evening of day 1 and the evening prior to shipping to basic training. Once they're fortified, recruits return to their training. Much like parents, each drill sergeant has a different style, so they are the ultimate decision makers when it comes to what your Soldier can and cannot receive. U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 198th Infantry Battalion conduct squad room clearing procedures during the Military Operating Urban Terrain Training (MOUT) portion of infantry One Station Unit Training (OSUT) October 23, 2019 on Fort Benning, Ga. Infantry OSUT was recently extended to 22 weeks to allow for more in depth training. Drill sergeant: Over your head! For ATT we bounded through the woods shooting live rounds at targets while the TL controlled the element. GRADUATION SCHEDULE - Fort Benning Graduations & More. If he requests an item he can receive it. The first time I ever saw a claymore was about 10 minutes before I set one up with a tripwire and everything. In addition to the changes to the Infantry School's curriculum, the Army is looking at extending other OSUT programs. If they remain in basic training they will join another unit at the point where they left off with their original unit. Because I dont have anything to compare my experience to its hard for me to pass any kind of judgment on the program compared to a 14 week cycle; however, I think that the increased reps, concurrent training, and time spent in the field helped forge better, more tactically sound, and lethal soldiers while instilling a sense of pride in our training. WASHINGTON - In 2019, the Army will extend one-station unit training for Infantry Soldiers from 14 weeks to 22 weeks. My Soldier is in basic training, can I send him care packages and if so, what can I send? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. How long is Infantry OSUT, 22 or 14 weeks? We spent an entire week in the field qualifying with the M249/M240 during the day and night as opposed to the 1 day familiarization a 14 week cycle would get. If they don't, we will try to answer any question you might have on the Basic Training webpage. Ive heard a lot of the privates who graduate in 14 weeks and they dont know what theyre doing. And the Army Vision, recently published by Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, reinforces the defense secretary's priority. What should I wear to my Soldier's graduation ceremony? No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism The new 22-week OSUT should begin in 2019, sometime between July and October. With more time to train on critical Infantry tasks, we'll achieve greater lethality.". Shut the h--- up! ACE Exercise Expands Illinois Air Guards Capabilities, New York Air Guard Supports Canadian Forces Arctic Exercise, Kansas National Guard Combat Medic Puts Her Training to Use, NY Guard Soldiers Complete French Desert Commando Course, 177th Fighter Wing Hosts Integrated Combat Turnaround Training, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. The Armor School also took some training burden off the units these soldiers are joining. Plummer referenced a soldier headed to Fort Bliss, Texas, who might have had Stryker training but after the first year on station might get transferred to another BCT and have to jump into a Humvee or Bradley. 1 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption - FORT BENNING, Ga. (Dec. 7, 2018) - The pilot class for the 22-week One-Station Unit Training for Infantry Soldiers graduated today . Narrator: The minimum age to enlist in the Army is 17, and the maximum age is 35. Week, Training Activity. "We think this gets us to the objective of a more expert and proficient Soldier. Under the current 14-week program, three drill sergeants are responsible for training a platoon of 60 Soldiers. Receive the digital, interactive PDF of the newspaper in your inbox. In every measurable aspect of lethality fitness, discipline, technical and tactical skills our new 22-week [infantry] OSUT graduates are showing improved levels of proficiency, Hedrick said. We were issued PEQ-15s in addition to our CCOs and we zeroed them under NODS. If your Soldier's unit has these, they will be listed in the letter you receive from the commander. Each company/troop does things differently. Upon exiting the gas hut, the recruits are told to flap their arms like birds to remove excess gas from their uniforms. Currently, the U.S. Army Armor School and U.S. Army Engineer School are performing internal analyses of their curricula to determine what resources will be needed to extend their own programs. Go! Our focus will be more platform centric, Plummer said in a briefing at Fort Benning during Georgias Maneuver Warfighter Conference in September. That offer will stay open as long as possible, Admiral said. Narrator: These new infantrymen don't have long to greet their loved ones. Our Company had an unheard of 100% pass rate for land nav. Drill sergeant: Listen up! Your Soldier's specific information will be in the commander letter. That way you have all the information you need for the family day and graduation ceremony. However, for many of the recruits its about the experience. Recruits: Yes, drill sergeant. Three of them had Ranger tabs, 3 were former recon guys, and finally the CO was tabbed as well. : Enlisting in the month with ANG and trying to game things out with the wife and kiddos accurately (how long to expect me away). At the conclusion of the 22-week pilot, the OSUT team will review the results and determine what parts of the program need to be re-sequenced. We dial it back a little bit. The preliminary 22-week OSUT pilot program is slated to start this July with a graduation date scheduled for December, the commandant added. For the past 44 years, Infantry Soldiers were trained in a 14-week program of instruction. But theyre more confident in a tank platoon.. Drill sergeant: If any photo you possess on your phone is less than a bathing suit, you will not have it. Under no circumstances will Trainees be permitted to use cell phones for purposes other than calling home while assigned to the 30th AG Battalion. The pilot program resulted in significantly fewer Soldiers leaving the class less than 6-percent attrition compared to 10-12 percent for the 14-week . The Army is in contact with the Marine Corps Combat Development Command as how to support Marines, should they need tanks in future combat, according to Admiral. A preliminary 21-week OSUT pilot program will kick off this month, with a graduation date scheduled for December. "We think this gets us to the objective of a more expert and proficient Soldier. My Fianc's/boyfriend's family is not able to attend the family day or graduation ceremony. Discussions about changing OSUT began shortly after Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis identified the need to re-establish readiness and build a more lethal Infantry force, Hedrick said. Drill sergeant: We will produce the best soldiers in the United States Army. My Soldier will be training in near future, what's his grad date? Will the Drill Sergeants hit my Soldier? AdmiralFoxx 3 yr. ago. This will set back his graduation date. The Army has a financial assistance program that can help as well. The average length of time between home and being assigned to a basic training unit is 7-14 days. Drill sergeant: Pick up your bag and hold it. Additionally, the Infantry School has been working with the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) to ensure they have enough drill sergeants in place to meet the 2019 launch date for the new 22-week OSUT. After being called retarded for 6 months, believe me I'm surprised that I retained the ability to form sentences. 30 seconds! Narrator: After the shock and awe the shark attack, things do appear to calm down. Ricci: They look like soldiers, they act like soldiers, they're carrying their head high. They were originally Marines assigned to Company C, 4th Tank Battalion, which was deactivated in August. "We've got an evaluation plan to try and look at ourselves and see if the product coming out has an improved proficiency -- like we think it will.". We were familiarized on the BDM and AT4 launchers. Todd South has written about crime, courts, government and the military for multiple publications since 2004 and was named a 2014 Pulitzer finalist for a co-written project on witness intimidation. 22-week infantry OSUT set to increase lethality, with more career fields to follow. What happens next is known as the shark attack.Drill sergeant: Get your bags up right now! "U.S. Army Recruiting Command has already gone back to those identified personnel, regenerated their contract, and let them know that they would be part of the first classes to execute a new and improved training program," Hedrick said. But the crewman will also be firing their primary weapon, the pistol, more. When you get to your unit, make sure to tell your leadership that you went through the 22 week infantry training, so youre a real infantryman. Blue Phase: We started off blue phase with Combat Water Survival Course where we learned how to swim in kit, waterproof rucks, and dead float. Yes? Red Cross messages cannot be sent for pay issues. The most common reason your Soldier may not be receiving your letters is because he's only been in the system for a couple of weeks. He is free to go home with you, unless follow-on training is scheduled. Also, Soldiers in danger of not graduating are instructed to notify NOK around weeks 7-9. The times for these ceremonies will vary by unit. If your Soldier didn't tell you to do this you don't have to put any special marking on the mail. It happens here, at Fort Benning, a. As a Soldier arrives at his first duty station, while they are in-processing, one of the requirement is to go through the education service. Soldiers are sometimes expected to respond quickly and give 100 percent effort at all times. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Narrator: The mood was much more relaxed. The contract has changed hands a few different times. -- The Army has permanently broadened one-station unit training for infantry Soldiers from 14 to 22 weeks, with more combat arms career fields expected to follow the charge. No charge to the Soldier or Army Reserve if we turn the ticket back in. Another possibility could be you addressed it incorrectly. They are also looking to add self-recovery training for the Humvee, the colonel said. We had about 40 18x-rays, 50ish Opt 40s, 40 Airborne guys, and the rest were line infantry. 22-week Infantry OSUT pilot program trainees graduate at forefront . During the new course, Soldiers assigned to a Stryker or Bradley unit will learn how to drive and perform maintenance on their assigned vehicle. Here is what we did and some of my thoughts after its all said and done. Also, on some of the training, like machine gun week, we would have a host of cadre that would facilitate training instead of the Drills. We saw different companies at various stages of training. The 19D scouts will be doing more reconnaissance and security both on the platform and dismounted in their roles with the crew. Narrator: The recruits grab the snack that's waiting for them inside, consisting of a fruit cup, sunflower seeds, a granola bar, and a juice box. Narrator: Although most of the recruits that we saw during our time there were male, recruits train together in gender-integrated platoons. In addition to increased weapons training, Soldiers will receive more field training experience, including tactical training repetitions that focus more on squad formations during day and night operations, he said. Different companies at various stages of training: Pick up your bag and hold it bounded through the woods live. Ret SF officers to recon guys they are also looking to augment OSUT companies six! 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