General course information for military relations service missionaries and teachers

What is this course?

This course consists of 11 lessons and was developed primarily using the materials from Come, Follow Me: Learning Resources for Youth. The content has been modified for a military audience and four lessons have been added to meet their specific needs. These materials are designed to help service members increase their testimonies; become more like the Savior, Jesus Christ; and become faithful members of His Church.

Course instruction will be given to service members who are participating in a nine- to twelve-week basic training cycle to prepare them for the rigorous military lifestyle.

Who teaches this course?

This course is supervised by local ward, branch, stake, mission, or military leaders under the direction of the stake or mission president. Classes may be taught by military relations service missionaries or teachers called for that purpose.

How and when are the lessons taught?

These lessons are designed to match the weekly cycle of basic training. The lessons are flexible in sequence, length, and depth.

What materials are needed?

Teachers will need a copy of the scriptures and this manual. In addition, a DVD player, laptop computer, tablet, or smart phone will augment the lessons (see recommended multimedia resources in the lesson plans). Most of the video resources listed in the lessons are available on the Media Library on lds.org.