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 ...
Task & Purpose

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.
Army Times

Infantry basic training briefly bans ‘bay tossing’ before reversal

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 ...
Task & Purpose

Army tightens standards for its basic training prep course

The preparatory course at the heart of the recent surge in Army recruitment numbers will tighten its standards, although it was unclear if that meant it will produce fewer future soldiers. Potential ...
usace.army.mil

Army expands basic training capacity with USARC drill sergeants

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 ...
The Hill

Hegseth eyes lifting ‘Shark Attack’ training practice ban for Army recruits

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, ...
Stars and Stripes

Army cuts down on mandatory training requirements for troops, makes some courses optional

The Army will slash nearly one dozen mandatory training programs for its soldiers in the summer as it looks to streamline their time to focus on combat readiness tasks, service officials said. The ...