LIVE!! Echo Battery 1-22nd Field Artillery Graduation Ceremony 2026

Usually located at Fort Sill
This unit trains soldiers in artillery (cannons, rockets, fire support)
🎓 What Graduation Means

This ceremony marks the completion of:
Basic Combat Training (BCT) OR
Advanced Individual Training (AIT) (Field Artillery skills)

After graduation, soldiers officially become:
Fully trained Army personnel
Assigned to their next duty station
📅 Ceremony Details (Typical Format)

Even though exact times vary, most follow this structure:
⏰ Time
Usually morning (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM local time)
📍 Location
Parade Field / Graduation Field at Fort Sill
🎖️ Ceremony Schedule
Formation of Soldiers
Soldiers march onto the field in formation
National Anthem
U.S. anthem played
Opening Remarks
Commander of Echo Battery speaks
Awards & Recognition
Top soldiers receive awards (Best PT, Best Shooter, etc.)
Oath / Soldier’s Creed
Recitation by trainees
Graduation Announcement
Official declaration of completion
Pass in Review (March Past)
Soldiers march in front of families
Release / Family Time
Soldiers meet their families
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For Family & Visitors
Must bring:
Valid ID
Gate pass (if required)
Arrive early for security check
Dress modestly (military environment)
🎥 Watching Online

If you can’t attend physically, graduations are often livestreamed via:
Fort Sill Facebook page
YouTube channels (search: “1-22 FA Graduation”)
🎯 After Graduation

Graduates will:
Get leave (vacation) for a few days (sometimes)
Move to:
Another training unit OR
Permanent duty station (U.S. or overseas)