We the People: Fort Leonard Wood has been training soldiers for more than eight decades in Missouri

Fort Leonard Wood in south central Missouri is known for training our U. S. Army and specialized military. 85 years ago it ...
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‘Shark attacks’ may be coming back to Army Basic Training

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 ...
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Army’s initial training now falls under Recruiting Command after reorganization

The Army’s Recruiting Command formally absorbed the service’s initial training for soldiers and officers, giving leaders a closer look at the path an enlistee takes before arriving at their first duty ...
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U.S. Army Boot Camp • Fort Benning Georgia

U.S. Army basic training (Initial Entry Training) at Fort Benning, Georgia is divided into 2 parts: Basic Combat Training (BCT) and Advanced Individual Training (AIT). BCT lasts for 10 weeks and is ...
Nairametrics

US Army opens applications for new recruits

The United States Army has opened applications for multiple pathways for individuals seeking to enlist as Soldiers or become ...
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An Overview of the U.S. Army’s New Training Helicopter Competition

Bell, M1 and Lockheed Martin have been selected for the next phase of the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next competition. Let’s ...
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Army tells drill sergeants to stop posting videos of recruits during basic training

An update to Army basic training rules forbids drill instructors from creating "social media content" with new recruits, and changes the rules on PT-based "smoke" - a term frowned upon in the rules.