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By 1966 during the Vietnam War rifle training at boot camp took about 14 days. The first 7-9 days involved elements of marksmanship, positions and other classwork. Actual firing took five days. Four days for zeroing in the weapon and one day for qualification with the firing of fifty rounds. The sniper course in 1969 at Camp Pendleton took seventeen training days of which 7 were spent on the range firing a complete course of fifty rounds twice a day on a known range plus twenty rounds on the unknown range for the first six days. The seventh day involved qualification.
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How long does training to be a US Marine take?
A lot. They go through the same basic training all soldiers go through but then of course go through a whole bunch of specialized training as a marine.
How long do you go to traning camp for the army?
The Navy and Army's basic training is 8 weeks long. Air force is 6 weeks, and Marine Corps is 13 weeks.
How long is basic training today in navy?
U.S. Navy RTC or basic training is 9 weeks long. But your first week is for processing mainly.
How long is basic training for Illinois National Guard?
Basic Training for Illinois National Guard is 9 weeks.
How long is army basic training in 2010?
Ten weeks.
How long does it take to complete basic IT training courses?
The overall full-time Officer training course at RMC is 18 months long. If you choose to do another course training it may vary in time. Overall the complete basic IT training takes 18 months.
How long is tank training?
The Basic tank course is 3 months.
How long was basic training for the Airforce in 1986?
Basic training in the Air Force in 1986 was six weeks long... unless you got 'recycled' into a different flight and had to stay there longer than six weeks.
How long is a basic training for the marines?
It is 4 months long it is broken up into three phases
How long does Army basic training take?
The army basic training program takes nine weeks to complete. It is required to become a US soldier.
How long is Russian army basic training?
Basic training for the Russian army typically lasts for about three months. During this period, recruits undergo physical conditioning, weapons training, and basic military skills. The length and structure of training can vary depending on the specific branch of the military and the role the recruit will fulfill. After basic training, soldiers may receive further specialized training for their designated positions.
Which branches of the military have the most rigorous to the least rigorous military basic training?
#1, at 2 years 15 months before they receive their Beret signifying their completion of training, The United States Air Force Pararescue Jumpers have the longestng of them all. #2 As far as Basic Training is concerned, every Basic Training/Boot Camp, is challenging in its own right. All branches, Marines/Air Force/Army/Navy/Coast Guard are all in their own right challenging and will demand only the best of the individual. All branches are strenuous physically and mentally all at the same time. Marine Corps Bootcamp is 12 weeks long. Almost immediately after "Receiving" Week, you begin Combat techniques and Marine Corps Core Values. In fact, three entire weeks you are on grass/rifleman/eval phase. Navy Basic Training is about 9 weeks long. Their ENTIRE basic training is located inside of buildings called "ships". The Air Force has been beefing up basic training over several years. Never once has basic been "easy". USAF Basic training is now 8.5 weeks long. However, during the testing phase of this change officialized in October of 2008 (Started in November of 2005), the original 7 week long basic was put into over time to test out the changes that are now implemented. Changes such as, Pugil Stick fighting, Hand to hand combat, and a three week field training spread. Demand or level of it is a matter of the individual service member. Length of training is easier to measure: Marine Corps : 12 weeks Navy : 9 weeks Army: 9 weeks Coast Guard: 9 weeks Air Force : 8.5 weeks
