2. **White Phase (Weeks 4-5)**: The focus will shift to combat skills training that is both specialized and critical for survival on the battlefield. Marksmanship training will begin as you learn to handle and maneuver your assigned rifles, honing your ability to identify and engage targets efficiently. Hand-to-hand combat instruction will also commence, along with an increase in the intensity of physical conditioning.
3. **Blue Phase (Weeks 6-9)**: This final phase will challenge everything you've learned in previous weeks through field training exercises (FTX). You will qualify on your primary weapon, practice throwing live grenades, and conduct tactical movements during night training. A rigorous culminating task will demonstrate your proficiency, leading to your official graduation, where you will earn the esteemed title of service member.
After completing initial entry training, you will transition into **Advanced Individual Training (AIT)**, where you'll learn the specialized skills further required for your military occupational specialty (MOS). Your training will be customized, with length and curriculum tailored to your unique career path. A medic, for example, will attend medical school, while an armor crew member will undergo training at a distinct location. AIT seamlessly blends classroom learning with hands-on training, ensuring you master the necessary technical skills.