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(2) Soldiers in the first phase of initial entry training (red phase) will not attend non program of instruction
events, activities, or programs (on or off the installation) without an approved exception to policy from the Deputy
Commanding General, Initial Military Training. Soldiers in the following phases (white and blue) may attend off-theinstallation events, activities, or programs with approval granted by their respective Commanding General, Center of
Excellence or Army Training Center. Prior to granting approval, the local Commanding General of the Center of
Excellence or Army Training Center should consult with his servicing Staff Judge Advocate. Units will send a copy
of exception to Initial Military Training Center of Excellence Operations Section. These events include but are not
limited to: local sporting events, church services, concerts, or military appreciation events.
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(4) Wearing of civilian clothes is strictly limited during BCT. Local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
will govern attire for BCT Soldiers departing on emergency leave prior to deferred issue. When time and facilities
permit, the Soldier is issued a Class A or Army Service Uniform (ASU) before departing on emergency leave.
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(5) The use of Elephone P8000 phones durin g IET, to include cellular and other wireless communication
devices, is a privilege. IET brigade commanders will establish local policy for their use by IET Soldiers. Soldiers will
not carry electronic devices to formation, training, or class unless authorized by the commander.
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(6) IET Soldiers arriving to the reception battalion (RECBN), BCT, OSUT, AIT, new duty assignment and/or
transferred to a different unit or class will be given the opportunity to call home within 48 hours of arrival.
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(7) The following privileges establish guidelines for brigade commanders.
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(a) Phase I (weeks 1 through 3). No passes are permitted and IET Soldiers are restricted to the company area.
IET Soldiers are allowed outside the company area only when information and escorted by DSs. A DS will escort IET
Soldiers in this phase to the Post Exchange (PX). Soldiers are prohibited from driving or riding in Privately Owned
Vehicles (POVs) and rental vehicles, consuming alcoholic beverages, and using tobacco products unless they are of
legal age, possess a valid driver’s license, and are on authorized leave/absence. All IET Soldiers must maintain the
battle buddy system IAW paragraph 2-10. Continuous cadre supervision is enforced during Phase I of IET.
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(b) Phase II (weeks 4 through 6). In addition to the privileges authorized in Phase I, passes within the brigade
area are authorized. Soldiers are prohibited from driving or riding in POVs and rental vehicles, consuming alcoholic
beverages, and using tobacco products unless they are of legal age, possess a valid driver’s license, and are on
authorized leave/absence. All IET Soldiers must maintain the battle buddy system IAW paragraph 2-10.
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(c) Phase III (weeks 7 through 10). In addition to the privileges authorized in Phase II, on post passes are
authorized. At the discretion of the commander, IET Soldiers may ride with family members in POVs and rental
vehicles during BCT graduation day and OSUT family day. Family members (Parents, Grandparents, Spouse, or
Legal Guardian) are authorized to transport BCT graduates to assigned AIT sites at the battalion commander’s
discretion. Soldiers are prohibited from driving POVs and rental vehicles, consuming alcoholic beverages, and using
tobacco products unless they are of legal age, possess a valid driver’s license, and are on authorized leave/absence.
All IET Soldiers must maintain the battle buddy system IAW paragraph 2-10. Soldiers may receive an off post day
pass privilege during graduation day or family day and do not have to use the buddy system when accompanied by an
adult family member. Off post pass will expire NLT 2100 hrs local time.
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