Army Basic Training Graduation Dates
BCT graduations happen weekly across four Army posts. Pick your Soldier’s post for the full calendar and family plan.
Fort Jackson
Columbia, SC
Fort Leonard Wood
St. Robert, MO
Fort Sill
Lawton, OK
No upcoming cycles loaded yet. Check the full calendar.
Fort Benning
Columbus, GA
Fort Benning trains Infantry and Armor Soldiers through One Station Unit Training (OSUT), combining BCT and AIT into a single cycle. Ceremony dates and locations vary by track; find your Soldier’s MOS below.
When is the next Army Basic Training graduation?
The next upcoming Army BCT graduation is at Fort Leonard Wood on Thu, Nov 12, 2026. Each post publishes its own schedule; dates vary by battalion and cycle. Use the per-post links above for the full calendar.
How long is Army Basic Combat Training?
Army BCT is 10 weeks from ship date to graduation. Most posts follow the standard Red, White, and Blue phase progression. Fort Leonard Wood is the exception: it uses Yellow, Hammer, Anvil, and Forge phases, culminating in the 96-hour Forge field exercise before the Forge Ceremony. OSUT programs at Fort Benning combine BCT and AIT into one longer cycle; length varies by MOS, so check your Soldier’s OSUT track page for the exact timeline.
Sources
Cycle dates are sourced from official garrison calendars and cross-corroborated. Verify dates with your Soldier's official correspondence before travel.