The following things should be accomplished:

• Show Serving Your Country video and review Serving Your Country brochure. (Three short video segments from the Serving Your Country video are available in the Learn More section below.)
• If not previously provided by the bishop, present the Military Scripture Set and LDS identification tag to the member, and review contents.
• Discuss the physical and mental challenges of basic training. This information must be current. The military environment has changed significantly over the years, and it would be counterproductive to discuss basic training during an earlier period, such as the Vietnam War era.
• Discuss living the gospel amid peer pressure to do otherwise.
• Discuss how to find the Church no matter where members are stationed. Stress the importance of attending church, praying, studying the scriptures, avoiding temptations, and establishing wholesome friendships with other Church members.
• Review the importance of setting a good example and looking for missionary opportunities.
• Emphasize the importance of writing uplifting letters to parents and loved ones.
• If some of the individuals receiving the orientation are married, consider having the instructor's spouse participate in the discussion to provide her perspective on the opportunities and blessings of military service.