The U.S. Navy's Basic Military Training (boot camp) is currently 9 weeks long. This change from the previous 10-week schedule will take effect starting January 2025. The revision aims to streamline the curriculum by eliminating redundant training while maintaining a rigorous and comprehensive program that prepares recruits for fleet readiness. The training covers essential skills such as firefighting, seamanship, watchstanding, and mental toughness, including a final simulated combat event called Battle Stations 21

. Before this change, Navy boot camp was extended from 8 weeks to 10 weeks in 2022 to include more life skills and professional development training. The new 9-week program integrates these lessons more efficiently throughout the course

. In summary:

• Current length (starting January 2025): 9 weeks
• Previous length (2022-2024): 10 weeks
• Pre-2022 length: 8 weeks

This 9-week boot camp is conducted at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois