Basic Training/Boot Camp

The old adage about the military way should really read, "The right way, the wrong way and the basic training way."

In military basic training, there's no such thing as sleeping in. You'll get up at 5 a.m., every single day.

The military branches have several basic training locations. Your destination depends on several factors.

Basic training isn't the place for leisure. Personal grooming and even eating become timed, organized and regulated affairs.

You probably won't be court-martialed in basic training, but a number of other punishments can be used.

Dealing with instructors during basic training can be frustrating, but over time, you'll appreciate what they do.

Arriving at base is the moment you've been waiting for. It's the point where your life, as you know it, is now over.

There are 10 weeks in Army basic training, also known as Army boot camp. Here's the breakdown.

From in-processing to graduation, recruits undergo eight weeks of training during Navy boot camp.

Basic training can leave some recruits feeling isolated, but phone calls, mail from home, and battle buddies will help.