All trainees receive a mandatory 45 minute Initial Patio Break in the 2 WOT.
(Content for this briefing can be found 2.6 Patio Break Briefing)
Patio breaks are for trainees to bolster personal motivation through peer and/or family encouragement (e.g. letter reading/writing, conversations, phone calls-as available) and to enjoy a snack or soda.
You should use discretion at the amount of snack foods and sugary beverages you consume to minimize the chance of having an upset stomach and/or nausea. Additional patio breaks will be at the MTI’s discretion.
You may have access to the patio when you have earned it (e.g., everyone passes first dorm progress check or no one received a 341 for substandard performance) and when given permission.
Your instructors or supervisors will determine when you may use the patio. Additional information about patio breaks will be provided in a future briefing.