Western Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after Basic Cadet Training is completed?

The Acceptance Parade, with the entire cadet wing participating, marks the completion of BCT. You receive your cadet shoulder boards and become a member of the cadet wing. You can truthfully say to yourself "I did it...I thought my limitations might keep me from achieving my goal, but I overcame them and performed beyond even my own expectations." Now you enter the fourth-class academic year which extends through May. But even though the stringent BCT program has ended, you must take a rigorous schedule of classes and live under the fourth-class system.