Do you get Sundays off in basic training?

Weekends off. Frequent exceptions, as you will always be a soldier 24/7, and missions, training, and tasks may spend your time for you. Sunday is your only day to escape the wrath of the training instructors (Air Force) by attending church.

Does the army get you in shape?

The military tends to have generic physical fitness training that caters to the lowest common denominator and gets you in shape enough to do your job in the military. That may not be the same as getting in shape for what you want to do. “In shape” is an ambiguous term that means different things to different people.

What happens if you fail Army basic training?

Most of the time, punishment will come in the form of civilian proceedings, but court-martials for recruits are not unheard of. At boot camp, you’re always being watched. No matter how sneaky or slick you think you are, anything you do will eventually be uncovered.

Do I get paid while in basic training?

In order to get paid, the military has to establish your military pay records, and that won’t happen until you in-process during the first few days of basic training. If you arrive at basic training before the 10th of the month, you’ll get paid on the 15th.

How hard is it to fail Army basic training?

Yes, it is possible to fail basic training. You could go through the trouble of leaving your home, job, family and friends and come back a failure. In fact, this happens to about 15% of recruits who join the military every year. Too many recruits I speak to think that it is impossible to fail basic training.

How much do you ruck in basic training?

Loaded marches in the United States Army are known as ruck marches and are part of basic recruit training. In order to gain the Expert Infantryman Badge (a further qualification for existing infantry personnel) candidates must complete a ruck march of 19 kilometers (12 mi) within three hours, carrying a rifle and load.

What tattoos will disqualify you from the army?

The Army tattoo policy was updated and relaxed in 2015 but is still one of the most strict in the military. It prohibits any tattoos on the head, face, neck, wrists, hands, or above the t-shirt collar. Essentially, any visible body tattoos are prohibited.

Can I join the army at 34?

Across the United States Armed Forces, the maximum age for enlistment for someone who has never served in the military before depends on the branch. For the Army, the maximum age is 35. For the Navy, age waivers start at 34-years-old. For the Air Force, the maximum age allowed to join is 39-years-old.

Does army check your credit?

Credit scores and military clearance Some branches of the military will run a credit check on anyone who wants to enlist, as part of a standard background check, while some will only run credit checks on those individuals who require a security clearance in their positions or ranks.

Do you get a free car when you join the military?

No. They won’t give you a free car at all. They’ll house you, feed you, pay you, and treat any illnesses or wounds you have for free, but everything else you have to pay for.