Step 3: Your First Week in SCS

You must be thinking. What items should I bring in my first week? What kind of training or activities should I expect? Fret not, because everything you need to know is here.

What to Bring
As stated in your posting instructions, you will need to bring all of your standard BMT items.
This includes:
  1. ILBV — For the route march, weapons training (and possibly SOC training)
  2. Field Pack with 10 pack items, fully packed — For the route march and field pack inspection (force prep)
  3. Elbow guards and Knee guards — For the weapons training in your Short Battle Order 1 (SBO1)
  4. Civilian shirt, belt, pants, and shoes — In SCS, cadets book in and out of camp in civilian clothing. For your first week, most companies will allow you to book out in civilian clothing if you have brought them.
  5. Everyday Items — Don't forget your everyday items like underwear, hangers, slippers, and detergent.
  6. Lots of coins — Most companies have washing machines and dryers for you to use, but they are coin operated. Vending machines for both drinks and snacks are also there for your use.
What to Expect
Most companies in SCS consider the first week as a "honeymoon" week, and tend to be more relaxed. Certain schools will even indent night snacks every day!

Here's a rough overview of what will happen on your first week.

Day 1
- In-processing (updating of your personal particulars)
- Drawing of tablets
- OC opening address (a briefing about the Foundation Term course)
- CSM briefing on regimentation and discipline
- Fire Drill
- PC Interview

Day 2
- Turnout (will likely be either in the early morning, or in the late afternoon when the sun is about to set)
- Route March and Long 4 PT after the turnout

Day 3/4
- Weapons Training (SAW, M203, MATADOR)
- Equipment Training (Night Vision Equipment, GPS, Signal Equipment - PRC 650)

Day 5
- IPPT/SOC
- Physical Training

You will not be confined over the weekend. Expect to book out approximately 4-5pm.



Now that you're done, click on the links on the sidebar to learn more about SCS.

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