to the Soldier in the execution of MOS related duties in a tactical field environment.
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(6) Phase V+. This phase begins week 21 through the completion of AIT. This phase continues reinforcement
training as defined in Phase V with emphasis on transitioning Soldiers to the operational force. Units will enroll
selected Phase V+ Soldiers in additional skill identifier training based on their gaining unit’s requirement.
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(7) Accelerated AIT graduation program. IET commanders may implement accelerated AIT graduation
programs as described in appendix E. Commanders may use the accelerated AIT graduation programs to recognize
Soldiers who exceed course standards and provide opportunities to them for additional MOS training and early
promotion. Commandants can approve up to five days accelerated graduation in coordination with TOMA. Any
accelerated AIT graduation of more than five days must be approved by DCG-IMT. Requests must be submitted in
memorandum format.
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b. Phase banners. Schools may use phase banners to distinguish a platoon's phase of training and recognize the
passage of a platoon from one phase to another. Guidons are not authorized at the IET platoon level IAW AR 840-10,
chapter 6.
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(1) Local programs are established to govern the awarding, carrying, and displaying of platoon banners.
Banners are made of nylon bunting, swallow tailed in shape, 18 inches high by 30 inches wide, and banner colors are
solid colors representing the phase as defined in paragraph 2-1a.
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(2) In AIT, where IET platoons include Phase IV and Phase V Soldiers in the same platoon, the senior IET
commander (lieutenant colonel or higher) is authorized to exempt those platoons from using phase banners.
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c. The following formal counseling requirements must be met for all IET Soldiers:
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(1) BCT counseling.
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(a) Individual counseling should be conducted within 72 hours of arrival at the training unit.
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(b) Performance counseling at the conclusion of Red Phase (generally week 3) and the beginning of Blue Phase
(generally week 7).
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(2) AIT counseling.
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(a) Counseling of AIT Soldiers within 72 hours of beginning AIT.
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(b) Counseling at the conclusion of AIT.