OSUT

OSUT stands for One Station Unit Training, a training program used by the United States Army to train new soldiers. It combines Basic Combat Training (BCT) and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) into a single, continuous course conducted at one installation and typically by the same training unit and instructors. The aim is to transition recruits from civilian life to a trained, MOS-qualified soldier without the need for a break in location between BCT and AIT.

Structure and duration: OSUT begins with BCT elements such as physical fitness, drill and ceremony, basic field skills, weapon handling, and basic battle drills. After completing the BCT portion, recruits proceed to MOS-specific instruction during the same course, receiving technical and tactical training required for their chosen Military Occupational Specialty. The total time for OSUT varies by MOS; some courses last several weeks, others longer, but they are generally longer than traditional BCT plus AIT packages.

Outcomes and assignment: Upon graduation, soldiers earn the designation of having completed their initial entry training and are MOS-qualified. They are assigned to a unit that matches their MOS and may continue with on-the-job training, advanced courses, and unit-level operations.

Scope: OSUT is used for a subset of Army MOSs and is not universal across all specialties or components. Some MOSs and programs still use a split BCT/AIT model, or separate training pipelines at different facilities.