ARMY BCT QUIZ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS / LATEST
UPDATED VERSION 2026!! ( GRADED A+)
To gain respect from a DI you should do what three things? - CORRECT ANSWES --
Be attentive, confident and loud
BCT is __% mental and __% physical. - CORRECT ANSWES -- 95% mental and 5%
physical
What is the main goal of
a DI? - CORRECT ANSWES -- To break a recruit down as a civilian and build them
back up into a soldier
What is the best way to approach your fellow recruits when you first arrive at BCT? -
CORRECT ANSWES -- With small talk
If a DI asks why you joined the military you might say: - CORRECT ANSWES -- I love
my country
When preparing for BCT, it is best to perform your workout routine during what time of
day? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Early morning
When preparing for BCT how should you limit your snack foods? - CORRECT ANSWES
-- Don't snack
What is a DI referring to when he tells you to fix your snake? - CORRECT ANSWES --
Your shoelace is hanging out, tuck it in!
What percentage of recruits that enter boot camp don't make it through the first four
years of military service? - CORRECT ANSWES -- 40%
How many smoke breaks do you get each day during training? - CORRECT ANSWES
-- 0
What does a hospital corner refer to? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Your made-up bunk
The letter "R" in the phonetic alphabet stands for? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Romeo
, When eating meals it is important to? - CORRECT ANSWES -- NEVER eat dessert
You can wear contact lenses, when? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Never
What is a TA-50? - CORRECT ANSWES -- A series of field equipment inspected often
by DIs
After you sneeze in formation, while at the position of attention, it is important to shout
what? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Trick question: never sneeze in formation
What does MRE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Meals, Ready-to-Eat
What is the shelf life of an MRE stored at 70 degrees? - CORRECT ANSWES -- 100
months
What is the name of the bread that comes in an MRE, considered revolutionary for its
ability to stay fresh for long periods of time? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Pouch bread
What item is found inside every MRE? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Hot sauce
When did MREs replace C-rations? - CORRECT ANSWES -- 1980s
Each MRE contains about how many calories? - CORRECT ANSWES -- 1,200 calories
MREs must be capable of withstanding parachute drops from how high? - CORRECT
ANSWES -- 1,250 feet
How much does a single MRE cost in the USA? - CORRECT ANSWES -- $7.25
A DIs hat is called a what? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Campaign cover
Your DI tells you to pick up an AT-4. What is he talking about? - CORRECT ANSWES --
An anti-tank missile
Just before firing an AT-4, what should a soldier yell to make sure the weapon doesn't
affect people near by? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Back-blast area all clear!
When preparing a fighting position, camouflage may be necessary. If live foliage is
needed, where should it be gathered from? - CORRECT ANSWES -- From as far as
possible behind your fighting position
What is the DoD's health care program called? - CORRECT ANSWES -- TRICARE
How would you write the date April 2, 2006, in the military dating format? - CORRECT
ANSWES -- 02 APR 06
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS / LATEST
UPDATED VERSION 2026!! ( GRADED A+)
To gain respect from a DI you should do what three things? - CORRECT ANSWES --
Be attentive, confident and loud
BCT is __% mental and __% physical. - CORRECT ANSWES -- 95% mental and 5%
physical
What is the main goal of
a DI? - CORRECT ANSWES -- To break a recruit down as a civilian and build them
back up into a soldier
What is the best way to approach your fellow recruits when you first arrive at BCT? -
CORRECT ANSWES -- With small talk
If a DI asks why you joined the military you might say: - CORRECT ANSWES -- I love
my country
When preparing for BCT, it is best to perform your workout routine during what time of
day? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Early morning
When preparing for BCT how should you limit your snack foods? - CORRECT ANSWES
-- Don't snack
What is a DI referring to when he tells you to fix your snake? - CORRECT ANSWES --
Your shoelace is hanging out, tuck it in!
What percentage of recruits that enter boot camp don't make it through the first four
years of military service? - CORRECT ANSWES -- 40%
How many smoke breaks do you get each day during training? - CORRECT ANSWES
-- 0
What does a hospital corner refer to? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Your made-up bunk
The letter "R" in the phonetic alphabet stands for? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Romeo
, When eating meals it is important to? - CORRECT ANSWES -- NEVER eat dessert
You can wear contact lenses, when? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Never
What is a TA-50? - CORRECT ANSWES -- A series of field equipment inspected often
by DIs
After you sneeze in formation, while at the position of attention, it is important to shout
what? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Trick question: never sneeze in formation
What does MRE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Meals, Ready-to-Eat
What is the shelf life of an MRE stored at 70 degrees? - CORRECT ANSWES -- 100
months
What is the name of the bread that comes in an MRE, considered revolutionary for its
ability to stay fresh for long periods of time? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Pouch bread
What item is found inside every MRE? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Hot sauce
When did MREs replace C-rations? - CORRECT ANSWES -- 1980s
Each MRE contains about how many calories? - CORRECT ANSWES -- 1,200 calories
MREs must be capable of withstanding parachute drops from how high? - CORRECT
ANSWES -- 1,250 feet
How much does a single MRE cost in the USA? - CORRECT ANSWES -- $7.25
A DIs hat is called a what? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Campaign cover
Your DI tells you to pick up an AT-4. What is he talking about? - CORRECT ANSWES --
An anti-tank missile
Just before firing an AT-4, what should a soldier yell to make sure the weapon doesn't
affect people near by? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Back-blast area all clear!
When preparing a fighting position, camouflage may be necessary. If live foliage is
needed, where should it be gathered from? - CORRECT ANSWES -- From as far as
possible behind your fighting position
What is the DoD's health care program called? - CORRECT ANSWES -- TRICARE
How would you write the date April 2, 2006, in the military dating format? - CORRECT
ANSWES -- 02 APR 06
