BCT SCHEDULE - CLASS OF 2014 In-Processing 24 June Swearing In 25 June First Beast (BCT) 24 June Field Day/Doolie Day In 10 July (no guests are allowed to visit for DDI) March to Jack’s Valley 11 July Second Beast (BCT) 11 July March back fm Jack’s Valley 24 July Valley Sweepstakes 24 July - BCT ends 31 July Acceptance 4 August Classes begin 5 August BASIC CADET TRAINING (BCT) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q:
I want to watch cadets march to Jacks Valley. Where should I go?A: The public can observe the march out to Jacks Valley from the Chapel Wall (the wall overlooking the Terrazzo on the east side of the Academy Chapel). This area is accessible from the public areas of the Academy. Additionally, the B-52 static display is available to the public. If friends and family wish to display signs, they should be within good nature. Q: If my cadet elects to quit or is removed from BCT, will parents be contacted? A: Yes. During in-processing, cadets fill out a form with your contact information. If a cadet is removed from BCT for any reason, Academy personnel will contact parents. This process can take up to 10 days from when the basic cadet initiates the desire to resign. Q: Can parents visit their cadets during Doolie Day In? A: No. However, cadets may call home on 10 Jul 10, 0900-1600. Q: Can parents call their cadets to check on them? A: No. Parents are not allowed to telephone cadets during BCT. If a cadet has a medical or other emergency, Academy personnel will contact you. Q: Can parents send cadets a care package during BCT? A: We request that you do not send care packages during BCT. Cadets may receive packages after August 2nd. If you send a package before then, it will be held until August 2nd. Q: Will my cadet have to do push-ups if I send him a nice care package? I heard that was a tradition. A: No. Any packages sent to cadets during BCT will be held for them until after BCT. Q: Can parents write letters to cadets during BCT? What is a cadet ’s mailing address?A: Parents and cadets can exchange letters through the mail. Cadets are assigned a mail box at the Academy ’s post office during in-processing. Due to privacy concerns, your cadet will notify you of his/her mailing address in his/her first letter.Q: Will my cadet have his/her cell phone at the Acceptance Parade so we can find each other? A: No. If a cadet brings a cell phone to BCT, it will be taken and held for him/her until after BCT. Q: Can I pin my cadet's boards on him/her during the Acceptance Parade? A: No. Only upper-class cadets may pin on shoulder boards. Parents will be allowed to enter the parade field, after the Acceptance Parade, and observe their cadets receiving their shoulder boards. Q: Can I bring stuff to my cadet at the Acceptance Parade (printer, bike, other large items)? A: The items fourth-classmen are allowed to have their first year are extremely limited. In accordance with the Cadet Sight Picture, fourth-classmen are allowed two items of personal memorabilia in addition to what they have been issued. All other items need Air Officer Commanding or Academy Military Trainer approval. We advise parents to have cadets verify they are allowed to possess something before parents bring or ship it to cadets. Q: Can turn-backs bring uniform items from last year? A: Yes. Blues and ABUs (Airman Battle Uniform) uniform items may be brought. Q: Who can I contact for any other questions pertaining to BCT? A: Please forward all questions to the following email address: BCT_FAQ@usafa.edu This page updated June 21, 2010 | 
