Before you embark on your Soldier career, you’ll want to get to know the Army a little better. You’ll want to know how to prepare yourself, and your family and friends for the journey. Regardless of how soon you or your trainee ships-out to Army basic training (also referred to as Basic Combat Training), Sandboxx […]
As you prepare for Army basic combat training there are a few things that you’ll want to make sure you bring with you when you leave. Below you’ll find an comprehensive Army basic training packing list along with some tips to consider when you pack. What to bring for Army Basic Training Clothing At the […]
Recruits going to Navy boot camp at Great Lakes Recruit Training Command will experience 8 weeks of mental and physical challenges, and if successful will graduate a United States Sailor. To help you be successful at Navy boot camp, we’ve put together a list of things you should begin to learn to prepare for Navy […]
If there’s one skill you need most at basic training, it’s mental toughness. Successful service members are not only physically strong, but also mentally strong. Overcoming doubts, worries, or concerns that could hold you back from success is a huge part of building mental strength. Mentally strong people: These are the people you see going […]
Heading off to Air Force Basic Training can be stressful and when you’re about to leave for 2 months, not knowing what you need just adds to it. I’ve put together the ultimate Air Force BMT Packing List based on my experience at basic training so you’ve one less thing to worry about. To start, […]
Are you wondering how to prepare before you leave for Navy boot camp? There’s plenty to do, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed if you overthink it. Transitioning from civilian life to Sailor life is an exciting time, especially if you prepare well enough to enjoy this new experience. You’ll have limited time during training […]
Preparing for Navy boot camp is a busy time and it can be unclear as to what recruits should bring. In our Navy boot camp checklist we outline what you must bring, what you cannot bring and what you can bring to make the packing process easier. To start with, all luggage must fit in a sports […]
Coast Guard boot camp, where recruits will transform from a civilian to a United States Coast Guardsman. Coast Guard Boot camp will be mentally and physically challenging as recruits will learn about the importance of hard work and working together as a team. Whether you’re headed to Coast Guard boot camp soon, or know someone […]
When people think of joining the Air Force, they often think of how they will make it through basic training and their military career. However before you even get a chance to step on the bus, you will need to meet the minimum requirements to join the Air Force. Requirements to join the Air Force […]
As a Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival, I can tell you first hand the most important things you need to do to prepare yourself for the water survival course.
Emma Wade, a Marine Officer candidate, shares her thoughts on preparing to be a leader in the Corps.
New CFT standards were just published. Do you know what your score will be?
The days are counting down until you leave for Basic Training and you’re trying to do everything you can to get ready for the next four years of your life. While Basic Training will shape you into a productive member of the Armed Forces, the training up to the day you leave will help you […]
What is the ASVAB? Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) – a test every service member must take before joining any branch of the military. The ASVAB is a timed, multiple-choice test developed by the Department of Defense and used to determine not only if you are qualified to enlist, but what Military Occupational Specialty […]
First, there is an easy way to help memorize the Army Core Values. Trust me, you’ll have to in BCT.
Basic training is mentally and physically difficult. Here are 6 things memorize before Army Basic Training.
Answering the call to serve in the military takes courage, humility, and sacrifice. With less than 1% of the entire U.S. population serving in the Armed Forces, the military is not for everyone. Those that do sign up for the military know the road ahead is full of challenges and lessons that will shape them […]
Ready to get in shape like yesterday? If you’re a female Air Force recruit, you may be wondering about the details of the Air Force PT test. As you can imagine, it takes a lot of cardiovascular and strength training to get in shape to pass the test. But it’s nothing you can’t prepare for […]
The Marine Corps’ primary mission is “to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver and to repel assault by fire and close combat during amphibious assaults and subsequent operations ashore”. In order to guarantee the success of this mission recruits must train for and test for their Marine Corps rifle qualification. […]
Enlisted recruits going through Coast Guard boot camp, will spend eight weeks at Cape May, where they will transition from a civilian to a Coast Guardsman. During the eight weeks of Coast Guard boot camp, recruits will be mentally and physically challenged. Here’s a list of things to know so you can start preparing for […]
I’m a newly commissioned 2nd LT as well as a former ROTC cadet and was in 8th regiment in the summer of 2017. Army ROTC Advanced Camp was personally one of the most difficult challenges I’ve ever faced, but also the most educational and rewarding. While it might seem intimidating, there’s no doubt that with the right preparation and attitude, you will make it through and continue on the right track to becoming an officer in the United States Army. To help you prepare for your summer, I’ve compiled all you need to know to succeed at Army ROTC Advanced Camp.
In 2017, Advanced Camp took a complete 180 degree turn from the previous summers. I’m a newly commissioned 2nd LT as well as a former ROTC cadet. I wrote this schedule of Advanced Camp to the best of my memory. I was in 8th regiment in the summer of 2017. Schedules can differ by company and regiment, however this should give you a basic idea of what to expect at Army Advanced Camp.
Updated Marine Corps Initial Strength (IST) qualifications. Sandboxx is here to help you begin your journey to earning the title of United States Marine. One of the first battles you will face shortly after stepping onto the yellow footprints at Marine Corps Recruit Training is the Initial Strength Test (IST). Through out Marine Corps boot […]
For most Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) in the U.S. Army, Basic Combat Training (BCT) is ten weeks. When trainees graduate and become Soldiers, they go to Advanced Individual Training (AIT). However, there are eleven Army MOS’s in which trainees remain with the same unit (or Army Base) for both BCT and AIT – called One […]
If you’ve made your commitment to enlisting in the United States Marine Corps you have successfully taken the first step towards earning the title of United States Marine. The journey that lies ahead is not an easy one, and recruits going to boot camp will face many battles. To help you be the most successful […]
