Basic Recruit Academy 25-53**COURSE IS FULL**

Course Description

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024  @ 9:00 AM.

Pre-requisite: Must have successfully passed the entry Physical Assessment on 01/02/25 at NILEA. Basic Recruit training will commence on January 13, 2025.

Those successfully passing the entry Physical Assessment will report for Basic  Recruit training classes commencing on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 0800 hours.  Recruits must report the first day with a bagged lunch. 

Per Academy specifications, and to ensure color and quality standards, all academy uniform clothing must be purchased through Uniforms Direct, LLC. 

 Required Uniform items to be worn when reporting on the first day of the Basic Session:

1 Pair of First Tactical V2 khaki pants

1 Polo with NILEA logo 

1 Navy Blue T-Shirt (worn under Polo shirt)

1 Pair  6” or 8” black polishable toe book and plain black socks

1 Plain black BDU belt

NILEA Uniform Items Required:

Each Recruit is to obtain the following specified items from Uniforms Direct, LLC. All uniform items are to be brought to the second day of session.
 

1     navy blue T-Shirt with NILEA logo 

1     pair navy blue gym shorts with NILEA logo                           

1     pair navy blue athletic pant with NILEA logo 

1    navy blue quarter-zip pullover with NILEA logo 

1   blue Polo with NILEA logo

1  Navy blue T-Shirt 

1  Pair First Tactical V2 khaki pant 

1  Pair 6” or 8” black polishable toe boot 

1   Black BDU belt 

Optional items (also available at Star) without NILEA logo:

1 baseball cap-Black

1 plain knit cold weather cap– Black

1 plain 3 softshell jacket  Black

Recruits may purchase additional items of the above as desired. 

Weapons: NO WEAPONS OF ANY TYPE shall be brought onto the NILEA Campus, including firearms, knives, etc., until instructed by NILEA staff. 

Dress Code: The Academy Dress Code requires Basic Recruits to wear Academy uniforms to all activities.  
 

Grooming Standards: Basic Recruits shall report to the Academy clean shaven and with a conservative haircut.  Male recruits’ sideburns may not extend below the middle of the ear;  beards and mustaches are prohibited.  Female recruits’ hair must be conservative, pinned up during the training day, worn off the neck, and off the ears.  No artificial hair (e.g., extensions, toupees, weaves, wigs, etc.) is allowed.  No jewelry may be worn, except for a wedding ring and /or a conservative wristwatch worn securely.  

Conduct Standards: Regulations of the Academy are strictly enforced.  No alcohol or tobacco shall be brought to or used by any Recruit on the training site. No drugs or controlled substances, unless prescribed by a physician, or over the counter medication are allowed at the Academy. Cell phones must be left in car. Inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated. Any violation of Academy standards is grounds for dismissal from the Academy.

Course Materials