<human>:  How long does the US Army’s Basic Combat training last?
<bot>: Basic Combat Training lasts for a total of 10 weeks. The first 6 weeks are the initial Basic Combat Training (BCT) phase, which consists of a mixture of physical training, classroom instruction, and individual and collective physical training. The last 4 weeks are the Advanced Individual Training (AIT) phase, which is designed to prepare Soldiers for their military occupational specialty (MOS).