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As week three begins, the recruits must rely on sheer determination to meet the mounting physical and mental challenges of the simulated combat scenarios.

Phase III (Blue). This is the last phase of BCT and encompasses weeks 7-9 of IET. This phase concentrates on individual tactical training, increased Soldier responsibilities, opportunities to prove increased self-discipline, and demonstration of teamwork. This phase culminates with the application of all the skills learned in BCT during a minimum 120 hour FTX. An appropriate "rite of passage" ceremony commemorates successful demonstration of all BCT skills marking the transformation from volunteer to Soldier upon the completion of BCT or the BCT portion of OSUT. Soldiers satisfying all requirements to complete BCT are awarded the black beret. Specific goals for Soldiers in Phase III include, but are not limited to-

1. Conform to Army standards.
2. Complete the APFT to BCT standard (50 points each event).
3. Complete all BCT POI requirements.
4. Demonstrate the ability to think, look, and act like a Soldier without detailed supervision.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the Army's Values, Warrior Ethos, history, heritage, and traditions.
6. Demonstrate the capability to operate effectively as a team member.
7. Demonstrate proficiency of the WTBD (Warrior Task and Battle Drills).

Weekly Schedule

	5 km Foot March
	Bayonet Instruction
	Bayonet Assault Course and Pugil Stick Training
	Nuclear Biological Chemical (Gas Chamber) Training and Obstacle Course
	Phase One Tests
	Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) Fundamentals Training
	Personal Time, Foot March and Chapel Services.

Listen to a collection of U.S. Army marching and running cadences, courtesy of GoArmy.com

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