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b. The primary purpose of E Company’s military training program is to start the transformation process and prepare
Soldiers for BCT. E Company will conduct familiarization and reinforcement training on drill and ceremonies,
military customs and courtesies, Army values, identification and wear of the uniform, and military justice. This
training takes place during Phase I (Red Phase).
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Physical fitness training
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E Company, will create and implement a PT program IAW the APRT guide, with the goal of preparing
Soldiers to excel in BCT, and administer a diagnostic APFT once a month.
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Three phases of ESL training
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enhance training effectiveness, the military instruction program for IET Soldiers is modeled after the first three
phases of BCT and adapted to the unique environment of DLIELC. The concept of phasing and associated goals
(IAW para 2-1) was established to provide the entry level Soldier with intermediate objectives, which give common
direction and serve as milestones. Although time goals are identified, a Soldier will not graduate from one phase to
another without meeting academic standards and cadre approval.
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a. Phase I (Red) lasts from the Soldier's arrival through the third week of military training.
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(1) The following characterizes Phase I (Red):
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(a) Emphasis on English language skills.
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(b) Total control and strict discipline.
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(c) Constant supervision.
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(d) All movement in formation.
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(e) Daily inspections.
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(f) Orientation to the military lifestyle.
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(g) Start the Army Physical Fitness Program.
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(2) The goals for Soldiers during Phase I: