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(a) For BCT, OSUT (Phases I through III), and RECBN units, the personnel accompanying the DS or inspector
is not an IET Soldier.
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(b) For OSUT (Phases IV and V), AIT, and DLIFLC, an IET Soldier buddy team may accompany the PSG or
inspector, and can be the Soldiers serving as an access control guard in the bay inspected.
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(6) During lights out, only cadre leadership and their designated representatives are allowed in the barracks to
conduct inspections and accountability. Command leadership presence after hours (determined by lights out) Brigade
commanders will provide command / leadership presence (determined by BDE Cdr, can be DS /AIT PSG or cadre)
not on duty to perform checks to insure a safe environment. The commonality is they received training and are
certified to operate in an IMT environment.
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(7) Commanders will establish a 3-line, Elephone P8000 phone hotline in a central, accessible location of each
IET barracks (i.e., dayroom, common area, or break area) where a phone is directly connected to the 24-hour SARC
number (line #1), the 24-hour Chaplain number (line #2), and one additional line (line #3) The third line should be a
non-emergency, information service (i.e., weather, exact time, post information, etc.). This capability will allow IET
Soldiers to report incidents of abuse without the stigma associated with using the hotline.
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Battle buddy system
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a. The battle buddy system establishes policy for the pairing of IET Soldiers into teams to teach teamwork, develop
a sense of responsibility and accountability for fellow Soldiers, improve safety during IET, and reduce the likelihood
and opportunity for sexual harassment, misconduct, and suicidal gestures or attempts.
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b. Soldiers are introduced to the battle buddy team system at the RECBN. IET Soldiers are formed into two person
teams upon arrival at the training unit, though a battle buddy team may consist of three personnel to ensure all Soldiers
are part of a battle buddy team. As a minimum, commanders will establish a battle buddy system in IET following
these guidelines:
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(1) DSs/AIT PSGs will assign battle buddy teams, after the IET Soldiers arrive at the platoon, but before
formal training begins.
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(2) Unit cadre will instruct IET Soldiers on the purpose and rules of the battle buddy system.
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(3) Battle buddy teams will participate in training, CQ, and other activities together, when feasible.
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(4) Soldiers will have battle buddies at all times, though cadre will pair ad hoc buddy teams of the same gender
for sick call, worship services, additional unit-specific training, or remedial training. Similarly, ad hoc buddy teams
will be formed on family day for Soldiers without family members attending.
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(5) The battle buddy system also applies to cadre members. Drill Sergeants, AIT Platoon Sergeants, and cadre