United States Army Information

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United States Army Information Educational
Benefits Slide Presentation
Pictures in this presentation were taken at Fort
Benning, Georgia
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Reception Sand Hill, Fort Benning, Georgia
All new army recruits go through a four day
reception to make the transition from civilian
life to basic training. Basic training starts as
soon as recruits arrive on Post. Drill sergeants
hop on the bus immediately to begin the process
of breaking new recruits into a life of
discipline.
Welcoming Committee
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Reception Schedule
Day 1
Day 2
0430 WAKEUP 0530 BREAKFAST FOOT
ASSESSMENT 0630 MEDICAL SCREEN FINANCE
BRIEF 0800 PAY BARBER BLOOD
DRAW PX DENTAL CIIP 1130 LUNCH CIIP
PX 1630 DINNER
0430 WAKEUP 0530 BREAKFAST IMMUNIZATION OPTOM
ETRY DENTAL CIIP NG BRIEF USAREC
BRIEF 1130 LUNCH CIIP 1430 RED CROSS
BRIEF CHAPLAIN BRIEF TRICARE BRIEF 1630 DINNER

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Reception Schedule
Day 3
Day 4
0430 WAKEUP 0530 BREAKFAST PAB CIIP PHOTOS ID
CARD 1130 LUNCH PAB CIIP PHOTOS ID
CARDS SHAKDOWN 1630 DINNER
0430 WAKEUP 0530 BREAKFAST PTU ASSESSMENT PPD
READ SHIP PREP HOLDUNDER TRNG 1130 LUNCH SHI
P PREP HOLDUNDER TRNG 1630 DINNER
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Reception
New recruits are shown filling out paperwork
during their finance briefing.
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Haircut, Army Style
New recruits receive their haircut the first day
as part of the reception process.
Barber Shop
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Shot Room
This is where new recruits receive their
shots, Medical exams and DNA tests.
The wrestling mats are for those who feel faint.
Inoculations
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CIIP- Army Clothing Distribution
New recruits make several visits to the CIIP
center during the four day reception process to
receive their army clothing.
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Conway BarracksFort Benning, Georgia
Physical Assessment Tests
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Conway Barracks
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Barracks Inspection
These soldiers are being inspected to make sure
their gear is stowed properly.
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Mess HallConway Barracks, Fort Benning, Georgia
The mess hall resembles restaurant seating. New
recruits have to earn the right to use a knife
and fork. They are allowed to eat as much as
they want, but they only have 5 minutes time to
eat their food. While eating, new recruits are
not allowed to take their eyes off their food or
allowed to speak to anyone. When they are
finished, they must march their tray to the
dishwasher.
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Mess Hall
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United States Army Infantry School
Fort Benning, Georgia
Army Infantry
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Infantry Training
Mission Statement To transform civilians into
disciplined infantrymen that possess the Army
Values, fundamental soldier skills, physical
fitness, character, confidence, commitment, and
the Warrior Ethos to become adaptive and flexible
infantrymen ready to accomplish the mission of
the Infantry
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Infantry Training ScheduleDisciplined,
Physically Fit Soldiers
Weeks 4-6
Weeks 7-9
Weeks 1-3
Physical Training Drill Ceremony Intro to Foot
Marches Inspections Communications Guard
Duty Rappelling NBC Values Training
Basic Rifle Marksmanship Foot Marches Infantry
Squad Weapons (MGs/M203) Fieldcraft
Skills Bayonet Assault Course Values Training
Advanced Marksmanship Individual Tactical
Training Fire Team Training Foot Marches AT
4 Bradley Introduction Conf/Obstacle
Courses Inspections Phase III Test Values Training
For a more detailed look at Basic Training
Schedules Basic Training
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Infantry Training ScheduleTactically Ready,
Mentally Tough
Weeks 13-14
Weeks 10-12
Squad Tactical Training Urban Operations Buddy
Team Live Fire Mortar Training (11 Cs) Final
APFT 4 mile Run Foot March Values Training
Field Training Exercise (7 days) The
Bayonet Crossed Rifles Ceremony Refit Ops Turning
Blue Ceremony Graduation
For a more detailed look at Basic Training
Schedules Basic Training
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Our Contract
Complete the protective mask Execute
Obstacle/Confidence Courses Qualify with
individual Weapon Pass Hand Grenade Qual Course,
Throw 2 live grenade Complete Combatives
Training Complete all Tactical Training and
Footmarches Pass all phase testing Complete 4
mile run in 36 minutes Pass final
APFT Demonstrate knowledge of Seven Army
Values Operate effectively as a team
member Complete Company Level FTX/Bayonet
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Rifle Range
The rifle range is a modern facility with
computerized scoring. If soldiers do not hit
their targets, they have to repeat the exercise.
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Rifle Range
Basic Rifle Marksmanship
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Rifle Range
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Foxhole
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Foxhole
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Mortar Range
The Soldiers pictured on the right are
demonstrating the use of the Mortar Canon.
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Mortar Range
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Advanced Training
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Blackhawk Helicopter
The army is the only branch of the military in
which a person can become a pilot without a
college degree. For more information on becoming
an Army Pilot, click on the link below
High School to Flight School
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Blackhawk Helicopter
Blackhawk Helecopter
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Blackhawk Helicopter
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Blackhawk Helicopter
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Blackhawk Helicopter
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Jump School
Pictured to the right is a civilian trying on an
army parachute.
Becoming A Paratrooper
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Jump School
The commander on the right is demonstrating how a
parachute opens.
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Parachute
Soldiers below are shown checking parachutes for
tangles before they are sent to be re-packed.
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Parachute Repacking
In the picture on the right, soldiers are
demonstrating how to repack a parachute. Each
parachute goes through several inspections
throughout the process.
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Rangers
Pictured on the right is a demonstration of how
rangers scale a wall. The Army will enroll 165
of the number of soldiers they expect to complete
this course. Less than 100 actually finish.
For more information, click on the following
link Rangers
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Ranger Course

• The Benning Phase (19 days) at Fort Benning, GA.
• Ranger Runs
• Confidence Tests
• Advanced Demolitions
• Employ Artillery Fire
• Communications Terrain Navigation Skills
• Patrolling Techniques

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Ranger Course (cont)

• The Mountain Phase (17 Days) at Camp Frank D.
  Merrill near Dahlonega, GA (Military
  Mountaineering Techniques).
• Rappelling
• Rock Climbing
• 200 foot night rappel

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Ranger Course (cont)

• The Desert Phase (6 days) at Fort Bliss, Texas
  (Student Parachutes into the desert).
• Desert Survival Skills
• Desert Patrolling Techniques
• Platoon Raid
• Live Fire Ambush Exercise

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Ranger Course (cont)

• The Florida Phase (18 Days) at Eglin AFB in
  Florida. (Student Learns to Use Small Boats).
• River Navigation
• Techniques of Movement in a Jungle or Swamp
• Includes a series of Raids and Ambush Patrols

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Ranger Training
Blackhawk Helicopter is shown in the background
dropping off soldiers on a sandy beach.
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Ranger Graduation
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Army Educational BenefitsArmy Benefits
Source of Information for the Army Education
Benefits Paul Lapointe, Education Services
Officer, Fort Benning, Georgia.
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Educational BenefitsTuition Assistance

• Eligibility
• Active duty enlisted soldiers and officers
• Army Reserve and Army National Guard Personnel on
  full-time active duty
• Commissioned Officers and Commissioned Warrant
  Officers must have 2 years left on active duty or
  will incur 2-year active duty service obligation
  at completion of course
• Benefits
• 4500 per FY
• cap of 250 per semester hour

For more information, click on the following
link Army Benefits
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Educational BenefitsMontgomery GI Bill

• Eligibility
• All soldiers who entered active duty after 6/85
• Soldiers with educational entitlements under
  Chapter 34 on 12/89
• Officers who did not receive commission after
  12/76 based on ROTC Scholarship or service
  academy graduation.

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Educational Benefits Montgomery GI Bill

• Basic Benefits

2004 1 Oct 03-30 Sep 04 28,800 35,460
2003 1 Oct 02-30 Sep 03 26,352 32,400

• Two Years of Enlistment
• Three or more years of Enlistment

For more information, click on the following
link Montgomery GI Bill
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Educational Benefits Montgomery GI Bill

• Types of Training for which you can use the
  Montgomery GI Bill
• College Degrees
• Certificates and Diplomas
• Apprenticeship or on the job training (OJT)
• Licensing and certification tests
• Army College Fund
• Eligibility
• is available for soldiers with an enlistment of
  two or more years
• Designated critical Military Occupational Skill
  (MOS)
• Benefits
• Depending on the number of years, funds can be up
  to 50,000

Montgomery GI Bill
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Educational BenefitsTop-Up (PL 106-398)

• Eligibility
• Must have the MGIB
• Must be receiving TA for the course for which
  Top-Up is being claimed
• Benefits
• Pays for tuition that exceeds TA cap
• If the soldier has already reached the 4,500
  ceiling, then he/she cannot utilize Top-UP

For more information, click on the following
link Army Benefits
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Educational Benefits600 Buy-Up (PL 104-619)

• Eligibility
• Must have the MGIB
• Not eligible if converted from VEAP to MGIB
• Benefits
• Soldier can add up to 600 anytime during his or
  her career
• 600 additional increases MGIB by 5,400

For more information, click on the following
link Army Benefits
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Educational Benefits Loan Repayment Program

• Eligibility
• Must be a qualifying Federal Loan
• Must have incurred loan of higher education prior
  to entry on active duty
• Benefits
• The Loan Repayment Program will pay 33 1/3 or
  1,500 annually (whichever is greater, up to
  65,000

For more information, click on the following
link Army Benefits
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Educational BenefitseArmyU
Technology Package (laptop) Support Package (no laptop)
Eligibility Active duty soldiers E-1 to E-9 Must have 3 yrs. Remaining on enlistment, if not, reenlistment or extension is required Active duty soldiers E-1 to E-9 Must have 1 yr remaining on enlistment, if not, reenlistment or extension is required
Requirement Complete 12 semester hours within 24 months Serve the entire 36 months Enroll in 3 semester hours of eArmyU courses within 90 days of commanders signature date Serve the entire 12 months
Benefits 100 tuition assistance up to 4,500 (250 cap per sem hr) Technology package Cost of text books covered 100 tuition assistance up to 4,500 (250 cap per sem hr) Cost of text books covered
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eArmyU Participating Colleges
Anne Arundel Community College Atlantic Cape
Community College Baker College Central Texas
College Cochise College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University Empire State College, State University
of New York Excelsior College Fayetteville
Technical Community College Franklin
University Jefferson Community College Lansing
Community College
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eArmyU Participating Colleges are Currently
Serving
Camp Casey, Korea Ft. Benning, GA Ft. Bliss,
TX Ft. Bragg, NC Ft. Campbell, KY Ft. Carson,
CO Ft. Shafter, HI Patton/Tompkins Barracks,
Heidelberg Germany
Ft. Drum, NY Fort Hood, TX Fort Knox, KY Fort
Lewis, WA Ft. Sill, OK Ft. Wainwright, AK
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Careers in the Army
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