Hooah!! Welcome back for your Week Ten update. Congrats to your Soldier on entering their fifth phase of Armor OSUT Training, the Black Phase! You may have noticed that they are no longer referred to as Trainees, they have earned the right to be called Soldier!

TURNING GREEN CEREMONY

The Fort Moore Turning Green Ceremony is a celebration of the mid-way point of your Soldiers OSUT graduation and signifies their completion of the Basic Training portion of their OSUT Training.  Traditionally the activities will follow this timeline.  Be sure to verify with your Soldier to see if there are any changes or updates. They may five them a pass for the entire weekend, but please verify with your Soldier.

Friday 08:15AM – Family Day Brief.  The location is dependent on the unit.

Friday 09:00AM – Turning Green Ceremony location is dependent on the unit.  The Ceremony will last roughly 1 hour.

 Your Soldier will have a three-day pass but must abide by the following schedule:

  – Friday following Turning Green, Soldiers will be released to their families.

  – Saturday 09:00 AM Soldiers will physically check in at their Squadron Training Area and will be released until next report time.

  – Sunday 09:00AM Soldiers will physically check in at their Squadron Training Area and will be released until next report time.

  – Sunday NO LATER THAN 08:00PM your Soldier will report back to the Squadron. Failure to report on time will result in a disciplinary action.

Congrats to your Soldier on entering their fifth phase of Armor OSUT Training, the Black Phase! We hope you were able to attend the Turning Green Ceremony. You may have noticed that they are no longer referred to as Trainees, they have earned the right to be called Soldier! The Black Phase begins the formal portion where they will learn and develop the skills required to become an Armor Soldier.

LETTERS FROM HOME = MORALE

This week is one of the most significant weeks of Armor OSUT.  They have put everything they have learned to the test.  They have earned the right to be called a U.S. Army Soldier.  In your letter to them, be sure to congratulate them on everything they have achieved.  They will be happy to hear from you.

Although Sandboxx letters arrive the next day with return stationery, a pre-addressed envelope, the return postage paid, photos, an.d a gift card feature, don’t feel like you have to use Sandboxx to send letters. We encourage handwritten letters and cards – these are super important.

THE MAKING OF YOUR SOLDIER

Stay tuned for more insights into Week Eleven and beyond. Follow us on social media for the latest updates, letter ideas, and more.

That’s a brief look at the intense but rewarding journey your Trainee is on. Let’s keep supporting them every step of the way!

You can always find me via chat in the Sandboxx app or happiness@sandboxx.us — just ask for Kris, and myself or another teammate will get back to you as soon as we can.

Hooah!

SGM Kris Broadus, U.S. Army (Ret)