ACADEMY INDOCTRINATION PROGRAMS

Each Academy has their own indoctrination program…

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Cadet Basic Training (CBT) at USMA

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The first of many challenges at the U.S. Air Force Academy is Basic Cadet Training (BCT). This six-week indoctrination program is divided into two parts and aims to guide the transformation of new cadets from being civilians to military academy cadets prepared to enter a four-year officer commissioning program.

First BCT

First BCT takes place in the cadet area under the instruction of upper-class cadets. Military customs and courtesies, the cadet Honor Code, Air Force heritage and room inspections are taught and tested. Cadets must demonstrate their knowledge and proficiency in drill, rifle-manual competitions and parades.

Second BCT

Second BCT expands upon the military and physical preparation of First BCT, taking cadets to Jacks Valley, a 3,300-acre rural training area on Academy grounds. Cadets march to and from Jacks Valley, where activities push their physical limits to build self-confidence and teamwork skills. Second BCT also introduces cadets to small-unit tactics and firearms. It concludes with the Acceptance Parade, marking the transition into the academic year and acceptance of new fourth-class cadets into the Cadet Wing.

Credit: https://www.usafa.edu/military/basic-cadet-training/