Weeks 1 and 2 are “Indoctrination” with military basics familiar to anyone who has been through a boot camp: customs and courtesies, uniform issue and wear, watchstanding and learning basic service-related information like ranks, ships and planes, the basics of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and Naval history. Recruits take a basic swim test during Week 1 and get a phone call at the end of week 2.
Weeks 3-5 are “Militarization” with basic Navy skills aboard a large-scale simulator known as the USS Marlinespike. Recruits learn basic seamanship and what the Navy terms the five warfighting fundamentals: firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding and basic weapons training.
Weeks 6-7 are “Evaluation” in which recruits are tested on the training in the first 5 weeks
Weeks 8-9 include a final challenge known as Battle Stations 21, a 12-hour simulated combat event on the USS Trayor, a destroyer-simulator. Recruits also learn small team leadership, final inspections and administrative tasks. The final weeks also incorporated the “Sailor for Life” program, which the Navy said, is “aimed at fostering resilience, mental toughness, and leadership throughout a sailor’s career.”
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Dec 19, 2024