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1 TRADOC PAMPHLET 600-4 The Soldier s blue book tr The Guide for Initial Entry Training Soldiers June 2017 TRADOC PAMPHLET 600-4 23 June 2017 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5701 TRADOC PAMPHLET 600-4 i Foreword Welcome to America s Army! You have taken the first step on a journey that I m confident will change your life forever. Upon completion of your Basic Combat training you will earn the title Soldier and with continued honorable service you will always be a Soldier for Life.

2 The Army you are joining is a time honored Profession that's the best in the world at what it does. It's comprised of magnificent Soldiers and Civilians who are out there every day making a difference in a very complex world. The Army Values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage are more than mere words that we recite. Taken together and integrated through an understanding and appreciation of the sacrifices made by the generations of Citizen-Soldiers who previously answered the call to defend America's shared values and beliefs become your moral and ethical identity as Soldiers and Trusted Army Professionals.

3 Over the next several weeks, we will help you transition from a citizen volunteer to become a Trusted Army Professional, by developing your character, competence, commitment and teaching you what it means to be a Soldier who is physically and mentally ready to accomplish any assigned mission. I m confident that you are up to the task. I hope you will find this experience personally and professionally rewarding, and, if you let it, it will set you on a path of continued success. So, let s get started! Anthony C. Funkhouser Major General, Army Commander, Center for Initial Military Training ii TRADOC PAMPHLET 600-4 Soldier Information Name: _____ My Basic Combat Training (BCT)/One Station Unit Training (OSUT)/Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Company Chain of Command: * Note: Use pencil Company Commander: _____ First Sergeant: _____ Drill Sergeant/AITPSG _____ Drill Sergeant/AITPSG _____ Drill Sergeant/AITPSG _____ Instructor / Squad Leader: _____ Instructor / Squad Leader: _____ My mailing address.

4 TRADOC PAMPHLET 600-4 iii My Battle Buddy _____ My Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) Program Contacts: Fill in using a pencil upon arrival at BCT, AIT and/or OSUT, and first unit of assignment: Unit Victim s Advocate / SHARP Representatives: Company: _____ Battalion: _____ Brigade: _____ Notes: _____ Basic Combat Training (BCT) Calendar This is a tool for you to record milestones (APFT, rifle marksmanship, FTX, etc.) and to count down the days until BCT Graduation. iv TRADOC PAMPHLET 600-4 BCT Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 TRADOC PAMPHLET 600-4 v Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday vi TRADOC PAMPHLET 600-4 Notes: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Department of the Army * TRADOC PAMPHLET 600-4 Headquarters, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5701 23 June 2017 The Soldier s blue book FOR THE COMMANDER.

5 OFFICIAL: SEAN B. MacFARLAND Lieutenant General, Army Deputy Commanding General/ Chief of Staff Senior Executive Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6 History. This is a rapid action revision to United States Army Training and Doctrine Command PAMPHLET 600-4 . The portions affected by this revision are listed in the Summary of Change. *This PAMPHLET supersedes TRADOC PAMPHLET 600-4 , dated 18 Jul 2016. 2 TRADOC PAMPHLET 600-4 Summary. This PAMPHLET is the guide for all Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers who enter our Army Profession. It provides an introduction to being a Soldier and Trusted Army Professional, certified in character, competence, and commitment to the Army.

6 Throughout the blue book , Soldiers will read and learn about Army ethics and our Values, Culture, History, Organizations, and Training they will receive. It provides assistance with pay issues, leave, Thrift Saving Plans (TSPs), and organizations that will be available to assist Families. The Soldier s blue book is an inspectable item and will be carried at all times during BCT/OSUT, and AIT. Applicability. This PAMPHLET applies to all active Army, United States Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard enlisted IET conducted at service schools, Army Training Centers, and other training activities under the control of Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command ( TRADOC ).

7 Proponent. The proponent for this PAMPHLET is TRADOC Commanding General United States Army Center for Initial Military Training (USACIMT) (ATMT-OP), (ATTN: Jim Rose) 210 Dillon Circle, Fort Eustis VA 23604-5701. Supplementation. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on Department of the Army (DA) Form 2028 (recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to the Army Center for Initial TRADOC PAMPHLET 600-4 3 Military Training (ATMT-OP), 210 Dillon Circle, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5701. Distribution. This PAMPHLET will be distributed to the four training locations that conduct BCT and OSUT.

8 This PAMPHLET is available electronically only on the TRADOC Homepage at Summary of Change TRADOC PAMPHLET 600-4 The Soldier s blue book This rapid action revision, dated 23 June 2017- o Changes cover Picture o Modifies the graduation requirements in Basic Combat Training and One Station Unit Training (chap 4) o Modifies paragraph 8-1 Nutrition o Adds Manual of Applied Performance Skills (MAPS) as Appendix B. 4 TRADOC PAMPHLET 600-4 This page intentionally left blank TRADOC PAMPHLET 600-4 5 Table of Contents Page Foreword .. i Soldier Information .. ii My Battle Buddy.

9 Iii My Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) Program Contacts .. iii Basic Combat Training (BCT) iii Introduction .. 9 Chapter 1 The Army .. 12 1-1. Why we have an Army .. 13 1-2. What the Army uniform represents .. 16 1-3. Why we serve .. 17 1-4. The Army s Motto This We ll Defend .. 18 1-5. Oath of Enlistment .. 19 Chapter 2 The Army as a Profession .. 21 2-1. The Army Profession .. 21 2-2 What it means to be a Soldier .. 23 2-3. Who we are not .. 23 2-4. The Army s commitment to you .. 24 2-5. The journey begins .. 26 Chapter 3 The Reception Battalion .. 27 3-1. The Path .. 27 3-2. Critical information needed upfront.

10 30 3-3. The Battle Buddy System .. 30 3-4. Army Values .. 32 3-5. Suicide Prevention .. 35 3-6. The Soldier s Creed and Warrior Ethos .. 36 6 TRADOC PAMPHLET 600-4 Chapter 4 BCT / OSUT / AIT .. 40 4-1. What to expect .. 40 4-2. The training company your unit .. 40 4-3. Safe and Secure Environment .. 42 4-4. Drill Sergeants .. 43 4-5. The Soldierization process .. 48 4-6. Military time .. 49 4-7. Daily schedule .. 50 4-8. Basic Combat Training (BCT) .. 50 4-9. Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills .. 52 4-10. BCT graduation requirements .. 54 4-11. AIT/OSUT .. 56 4-12. What is the difference between Drill Sergeants and AIT Platoon Sergeants?