US Army Air Defense Training - Yearbook (Fort Bliss, TX)

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fiilw' Trainee Arrival In El Paso And Ft. Bliss The first military sight - Airport Courtesy Patrol trips' It it iii , 'liiilllsif - 1 wi x trgrivgikiiiiigf i X Reception Station This is the gateway to the Army. How do they get everything accomplished here? This may be one of the thoughts that occurs to the soldiers as they process through the Fort Bliss Reception Station. It becomes quite clear to them they do get a great deal accomplished during the brief three days' stay. stay. Aptitude test, dogtags and identification cards, orientation meeting, a clothing issue and the creation of a permanent file - all are completed within the few days of processing at the Reception Station. The change from civilian to soldier has to be a swift one for during the next few weeks they will receive intensive training in the fundamentals of combat soldiering that may have to be applied in the defense of our country and their own lives. The beginning of a new career, new challenges, and life-long friendships becomes a reality as each day passes. Even as the soldiers move to their training companies or batteries, they have begun to understand a little more of the routine that will become such an important part of their stay at Fort Bliss. Nm

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.pn - Clothing Issue n The First Da On the first day of processing, the trainee is given an orientation concerning what military clothing will be issued and the care of the clothing. The new soldier is measured and fitted for over 515300.00 worth of new clothing and footwear by clothing fitters with many years of experience. in tailoring and fitting military clothing. When he leaves the Clothing Initial Issue Point, he has clothing for any climate that will enable him to be one of the world's best dressed soldiers.