Delayed Entry
Program
Delayed Entry Program
The delayed entry program allows you to gain rank
before you get to basic training. Sounds great, right? Well, it
is. In the delayed entry program you will be taught how to salute,
march, etc. before you get to basic training. Since you will go
into basic training not needing to be taught these things, they
reward you with an increase in rank.
The delayed entry program is a great option for students
that still have to finish high school. The only requirement is that
you must be at least 17 years old. In order to be a part of the
program, you will have to take the ASVAB military test and go to
a military entrance processing station to do a physical and pick
the job you want in the Army. It is a great advantage to pick your
job well in advance to make sure you are reserved a seat in advanced
individual training(AIT) since some jobs have a limited numbers
of openings.
Your recruiting station will determine when and how
often they will hold DEP meetings. Our recruiting station has a
DEP meeting every week to help our DEP members complete the pre-basic
training tasks list. Usually there is a mandatory DEP meeting held
every month.
Pre-Basic Training Task List
To get promoted in the delayed entry program, you
must complete the pre-basic training tasks list. It consists of
these tasks:
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Military Time
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Drill and Ceremonies
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Recite General Orders
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Identify Rank Structures
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Phonetic Alphabet
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First Aid
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Land Navigation
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Army Physical Fitness test
Each task is usually completed in one meeting, and
sustainment training is performed every few meetings so you do not
forget what you learned.
The Army recently created a website dedicated to the
delayed entry program. I highly recommend that all DEP members visit
the site, as it's packed with information on the delayed entry program.
Visit their pre-basic
training tasks page to learn about all the tasks that make up
the list. Click
here to access their homepage.
DEP & DTP Referral Program
The referral program allows you to earn your first
promotion to Private (E-2). This is accomplished by referring friends,
relatives and acquaintances who subsequently enlist in the Delayed
Entry Program or the Delayed Training Program, prior to your leaving
for Basic Training.
There are a number of ways you may accomplish this:
- Provide your recruiter with names and numbers of anyone you
know who is considering joining the military.
- Obtain the names and numbers of people who work with you or
attend places you frequent and the best time to talk to them.
- Obtain the names and numbers of friends or acquaintances who
sit with you in classes.
- Help your recruiter by screening his/her lists.
- Accompany your recruiter to places your friends normally hang
out and make introductions.
You will get promoted to Private E-2 before you leave for Basic
Training if your referrals lead to:
- Enlistment of one soldier who scores 50 or higher on the ASVAB,
and meets certain educational requirements.
- Enlistment of two soldiers who score 31-49 on the ASVAB and
meet those educational requirements.
A promotion to E-3 is possible if your referrals lead to:
- Enlistment of two soldiers who scores 50 or higher on the ASVAB,
and meets certain educational requirements.
- Enlistment of four soldiers who score 31-49 on the ASVAB and
meet those educational requirements.
Completion of the pre-basic training tasks list will also get you
promoted from E-1 to E-2 or from E-2 to E-3. Visit our ranks
page to see the monthly pay each rank receives.
Distance Learning Program
Members of the Army's delayed entry program can earn
promotion points by completing the DEP course at the Army Distance
Learning website. The subcourses for DEP are
- Land Navigation - 8 credit hours
- Drill and Command/Rifle-Bayonet Fighting Technique - 5 credit
hours
- Self-Aid and Buddy-Aid - 15 credit hours
- Use and Maintenance of Protective Masks/Clothing - 9 credit
hours
- Effective Army Writing - 10 credit hours
- Principles of Communication - 3 credit hours
One promotion point is earned for every 5 credit hours completed.
The DEP course offers a total of 50 credit hours, which would translate
into 10 promotion points by completing all subcourses. Visit About.com
for information on getting promoted.
Physical Fitness Test (PT Test)
The PT test standards are based on a point scale. To pass basic
training, soldiers must obtain a score of at least 50 in each of
these events: push-ups, sit-ups, and two mile run. To complete AIT
and the Pre Basic Training Task List, and as well as any APFT that
you take in the Army you will need to score a 60 in each event.
Download the physical
fitness test standards(216KB) to see the requirements for your
age and gender. |
