We got an inside look at what United States Army infantry trainees go through during their first day of basic training at the Maneuver Center of Excellence in Fort Benning, Georgia. For decades, ...

You’ve seen it in the movies. You’ve heard the tales. You might have even attended one. But do you know what happens at all military boot camps? In this video, we’re breaking down the differences in ...

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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.

What was basic training like during World War II? Well, it kind of depended on who you were, and what you were training for. This video from the United States Army Heritage and Education Center, ...

The Army is piloting a long list of changes to its basic training that will roll out in coming months, involving marksmanship, fitness, discipline and more. (Spc. Madelyn Hancock/Army) Big changes are ...

The Army's basic training physical fitness test is a three-event physical performance test used to assess endurance. It is used to measure your physical strengths, abilities and cardiorespiratory ...