In this video, we take an in-depth look inside U.S. Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) — the intense program that transforms recruits into soldiers. You’ll see the physical drills, mental challenges, ...

An increase in Army recruitment and enlistment has led to five more basic combat training companies at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, and a 30% increase in soldiers training there. The Army has ...

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 ...

Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Harrington says it helps as a drill sergeant if you’re “naturally born loud,” but mentoring is at the heart of the job.

FORT JACKSON, S.C. – The night sky flashes with bursts of light as machine gun tracers arc overhead. Explosions erupt across the sand-filled training field, rattling the earth as flares shot from ...

Fort Sill, Okla – (June 3, 2025) — In an inspiring display of dedication, resilience, and family commitment, a mother and daughter graduated side by side from U.S. Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) at ...

The Army has a new approach to keep soldiers from getting unfamiliar drones and other technology just before major combat training.

Army recruits who lost excess weight to enter military training experienced fewer musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs), particularly in the lower extremities, during basic combat training than those who ...

The Army Training Network (ATN) is a secure website that hosts a variety of training and education resources. Since ATN’s inception in 2009, it has grown to include more than 1,200 pages and 500 links ...