Rifle Training

• During rifle training, recruits first learn to identify the different parts of their rifles. They learn how to quickly assemble and disassemble a weapon as well as how to aim and shoot. Recruits learn an exercise that promotes systematic, skillful, second-nature handling of rifles during drill and ceremony. The purpose of drill and ceremony is to train the recruits to move from place to place in an orderly fashion; to practice precision and response to their leader; and to develop the recruits overall.
  
  

Punishment

• Army recruits may be punished for misbehavior, either singularly or as a group. If just one recruit makes a mistake, the entire group may be punished as a whole. Punishments may include standing at attention for an extended period of time or performing extra physical training. Recruits may be punished if they talk back to their drill sergeant or show up late for training.
  
  

Cleaning Inspections

• Recruits must pass their barracks’ cleaning inspections. If they fail these inspections, they’ll have to face angry drill sergeants.
  
  

Personal Time

• During basic training in the Army, recruits get very little personal time. Their only time to themselves is usually when it’s “lights out” time at night. Instead of going immediately to sleep, recruits may shine their shoes or write letters to their loved ones at home.
  
  

Waking Hours

• Army recruits wake up at 5 a.m. and begin physical fitness training at 5:30 a.m. Breakfast, at 6:30 a.m., is followed by additional training, varying from one day to the next.