Air Force Academy Class of 2023 Arrives On Campus For 'Doolie Day'

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AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (CBS4) - 1,100 Air Force Academy cadets arrived on campus Thursday and started Basic Cadet Training.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - JUNE 27: A member of the United States Air Force Academy cadre yells at a basic cadet as he attempts to stand at attention during the start of basic training for the class of 2023 on June 27, 2019 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Basic cadets will spend five and a half weeks in basic training before joining the rest of the cadet wing. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

The first-year cadets, or Doolies, got their introduction to Academy life on Thursday with drill sergeants, haircuts, and in-processing.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - JUNE 27: United States Air Force Academy cadre yells instructions at basic cadets as they ride a bus to the start of basic training on June 27, 2019 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Basic cadets will spend five and a half weeks in basic training before joining the rest of the cadet wing. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

On Friday, the cadets will be sworn in during a ceremony at Stillman Field, where they will take the Cadet Oath of Allegiance.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - JUNE 27: United States Air Force Academy basic cadet Audrey Anderson (L) learns how to put her hair up in a regulation bun during the start of basic training for the class of 2023 on June 27, 2019 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Female cadets have to be able to put up their hair in a bun in under three minutes, or have their hair cut. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

Basic training runs June 28 through Aug. 3. During that time, cadets will undergo physical conditioning, weapons training, marching drills, honor and ethics lessons, a course on the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and strict uniform and dorm inspections.