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a. The five phases of IET are "Red," "White," and "Blue" which are associated with BCT and the BCT portion of
OSUT, and "Black" and "Gold," which are associated with AIT and the AIT portion of OSUT. The five phases of IET
are linked to training, not privileges.
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(1) Phase I (Red). This phase encompasses weeks 1 through 3 of IET and consists of an environment of total
control, where DSs begin transforming volunteers into Soldiers. Red Phase training begins with reception and includes
the following:
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(a) Immersion in the Army's core values, traditions, Warrior Ethos, and ethics.
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(b) Completion of the global assessment tool and initiation of building mental resilience.
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(c) The development of individual basic combat skills.
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(d) Building confidence, teamwork, and discipline.
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(e) Building physical fitness through physical training (PT).
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(2) Phase II (White). This phase generally encompasses weeks 4 through 6 of IET and is centered on the
development of basic combat skills, with special emphasis on weapon qualification and PT. This phase generally
begins with individual weapons qualification other weapons training, and includes continued instruction on Army
values, Warrior Ethos, ethics, history, traditions, and physical training.
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(3) Phase III (Blue). This is the last phase of BCT and encompasses weeks 7 through 10 of IET. This phase
concentrates on tactical training, increased Soldier responsibilities, and demonstration of teamwork and self-discipline.
This phase culminates with the demonstration of proficiency in WTBD in a culminating field training exercise (FTX).
An appropriate "rite of passage" ceremony commemorates successful demonstration of transformation and WTBD
proficiency, marking the transformation from civilian to Soldier.
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(4) Phase IV (Black). This phase begins on the first training day of the first week of AIT or weeks 10 through
13 of OSUT. Reduced supervision by DSs/AIT PSGs, reinforcement training on common skills, values, and traditions
taught in BCT, and introduction to MOS tasks characterizes this phase. Increased emphasis on personal responsibility
and accountability characterize this and subsequent phases. Upon arrival at the AIT unit, IET Soldiers starting AIT
will receive initial counseling. This session is used to establish goals consistent with the Soldier's MOS training
requirements, as prescribed in the appropriate POI and this regulation. Counseling will continue throughout AIT
keeping the Soldier informed of their progress.
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(5) Phase V (Gold). This phase generally begins the fourth week of AIT or weeks 14 through 20 of OSUT.
Reinforcement training on common skills, training, and evaluation of MOS skills, a leadership environment that
simulates the environment in an operational unit, and a culminating tactical FTX that integrates WTBD and MOS
tasks characterize this phase. This exercise is designed to reinforce the basic combat skills learned in BCT, applicable