You are a new Army recruit, seconds away from stepping off the bus at Fort Jackson to begin Basic Training. As you stare into the night sky your mind starts racing. When do I get my haircut; how short ...

Exploring how each U.S. military branch uniquely shapes recruits through distinct, challenging basic training experiences.

Charlotte, N.C. — The U.S. Army is taking bold steps to meet unprecedented training demands by expanding Basic Combat Training capacity. With 10 additional training units established at Fort Leonard ...

Nearly five years ago, the Army moved away from the practice of several drill sergeants surrounding trainees and yelling at them to establish dominance at the start of basic training — a practice ...

The Army is set to dramatically expand how many new recruits it can send to basic training this spring, riding the momentum of recent gains toward reversing a recruiting slump it has struggled with in ...

New soldiers arriving for their first day of Basic Combat Training, are "welcomed" by drill sergeants from both the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve. (Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton/Army) Two memos ...

An increase in Army recruitment and enlistment has led to five more basic combat training companies at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, and a 30% increase in soldiers training there. The Army has ...

A new study of British infantry recruits suggests a recruit's success in basic training relies not just on physical ability but an often-overlooked psychological profile. In other words, your success ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may bring back the practice of several Army drill sergeants swarming and screaming at recruits during basic training in what is known as a “shark attack.” The practice, ...

CHICAGO (AP) -- Generations of recruits at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center have marched from barracks to classroom, classroom to barracks, barracks to mess hall, more than a mile and a half a ...