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Why the Army quietly ended one of boot camp’s harshest traditions

For decades, new recruits entering United States Army basic training faced the infamous “Shark Attack,” an overwhelming ...
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 ...
Military.com

Basic Training

In an interview with Military.com, 2nd Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Matthew Davidson details a shift to build “airminded” warfighters. Former Marine drill instructor Joseph Felix, previously ...
Psychology Today

Psychological Preparation for Military Boot Camp: 10 Tips

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 ...
Task & Purpose

Army tells drill sergeants to stop posting videos of recruits during basic training

Army drill sergeants are now banned from making social media posts with trainees during basic training, according to a new policy. An August update to the handbook Army drill sergeants use to train ...