Basic Training Lengths across Military Branches

Hey guys, I'm planning for a military career, but I'm a little bit worried about the rigors of basic training. Can anyone shed some light on which military branch has the longest basic training period?

Certainly, the length of basic training can vary widely across different military branches. Here's a quick rundown:

1. The Army's Basic Combat Training (BCT) lasts approximately 10 weeks. Following BCT, soldiers move on to Advanced Individual Training (AIT) which can range in length from 4 to 52 weeks depending on the chosen Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).

2. The Navy's Recruit Training, often referred to as Boot Camp, lasts about 8 weeks. Following boot camp, sailors may also undergo additional job-specific training.

3. The Marine Corps Basic Training, also known as boot camp, lasts 13 weeks, making it the longest among the military branches. There's also Marine Combat Training (MCT) for enlisted Marines after boot camp, which lasts for 29 days.

4. For the Air Force, Basic Military Training (BMT) is around 8 weeks. Like the Army and Navy, there can be further specialized training after BMT.

5. Lastly, the Coast Guard's Basic Training is approximately 8 weeks.

6. For the Space Force, members currently attend the Air Force's Basic Military Training, since it's the newest branch and still developing its own training protocols.

These timelines don’t include additional training or schooling that sometimes occurs after basic training. So, if you're looking purely at basic training duration, the Marine Corps seems to have the longest basic training period. However, keep in mind that decisions about which branch to join should also consider aspects like the job roles available, location preferences, physical standards, lifestyle, and long-term career opportunities.