The Army wants food vendors and tech companies to pitch ideas to upgrade dining halls that serve trainees at boot camp and ...

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 ...

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

Boot camp, or military recruit training, is a rite of passage for all enlisted soldiers, guardsmen, sailors, Marines, airmen, and coasties. The main goals of boot camp are to prepare recruits for the ...

Key Points and Summary – After years of recruiting shortfalls, the U.S. Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course at Fort Jackson is quietly reshaping how America fills its ranks. -The program targets ...

Military fitness training has infiltrated our country’s fitness world for decades. From fitness enthusiasts putting on a backpack and walking for “fun” to paying to race an obstacle course, the ...

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.