Draven Garza
Draven has enlisted in the US Army as a 68W Combat Medic. Learn what he should expect and what his job entails.
Step 1
Military Entrance Processing (MEPS)
What is MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Stations)?
What is MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Stations)?
Your visit to a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) determines your mental aptitude, as well as physical and moral qualifications for enlistment in the Army.
Watch Draven take his oath live, Feb. 2, on FB
Watch Draven take his oath live, Feb. 2, on FB
Draven's rank is an E-2 (PV2)
Draven's rank is an E-2 (PV2)
Step 2
Initial Military Training (IMT)
What to expect when you arrive at your BCT location.
What to expect when you arrive at your BCT location.
Step 3
Basic Combat Training (BCT)
What is Basic Training?
What is Basic Training?
Basic Training is the official start of your development into a Soldier in the U.S. Army. During this time, you’ll learn the traditions, tactics, and methods to be successful in the Army and beyond.
Where is Draven going for Basic?
Where is Draven going for Basic?
What is Military Time?
What is Military Time?
Quickly and easily read or convert military time with our Standard Time to Military Time conversion chart. Info on common benefits of using military time.
What is the Military Alphabet
What is the Military Alphabet
The military's phonetic alphabet has been a century in the making. Learn how it's evolved to play a key role in international communication.
What is a MRE?
What is a MRE?
MREs (Meals, Ready to Eat) are self-contained, shelf-stable meals used as the main operational food ration for the U.S. Armed Forces.
Step 4
Advanced Individual Training (AIT)
What is AIT?
What is AIT?
Advanced Individual Training is where you will learn the skills needed to perform a specific Army job, such as artillery or engineering. At your AIT school, you’ll receive hands-on training and field instruction to make you an expert in that career field.
What is Draven’s job in the Army?
What is Draven’s job in the Army?
In this job, you'll administer emergency medical care in the field in both combat and humanitarian situations, and train other soldiers first responder procedures.
Where is Draven going for AIT?
Where is Draven going for AIT?
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Access Requirements
Day in the Life: Combat Medic Students | U.S. Army
Day in the Life: Combat Medic Students | U.S. Army
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How Army Medics Are Trained To Save Lives In Combat | Boot Camp | Insider Business
How Army Medics Are Trained To Save Lives In Combat | Boot Camp | Insider Business
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Contacting Draven
Sending letters to Trainees in Army Basic Training
Sending letters to Trainees in Army Basic Training
Need to know what to write or how to address your letters? Here's all you need to know about sending Letters to trainees in basic training.
How do I send Draven a letter?
How do I send Draven a letter?
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Draven's Military Goals
Basic Airborne Course (BAC)
Basic Airborne Course (BAC)
Ranger Course
Ranger Course
Prayers
The Combat Medic Prayer
The Combat Medic Prayer
Oh, Lord I ask for your divinestrength to meet the demands ofmy profession. Help me to be thefinest medic, both technically andtactically.If I am called to thebattlefield, give me the courage toconserve our fighting forces byproviding medical care to all whoare in need.If I am called to amission of peace, give me thestrength to lead by caring forthose who need my assistance.Finally, Lord help me to take careof my own spiritual, physical, andemotional needs.
Prayer for Our Troops
Prayer for Our Troops
Priest:Let us pray for our brothers and sisters as they go forth with courage and determination to face the forces of violence, weapons of destruction ...
Psalm 91 The Soldier's Psalm
Psalm 91 The Soldier's Psalm
Psalm 91 is known as the Soldier's Psalm. Saint Michael is one of the soldier-saints.
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