Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Army Is Set to Expand Basic Training, Fueled by New Recruiting Momentum The Army is set to expand how many new recruits it can ...

The U.S. Armys basic training includes a fitness test at the outset and rigorous physical training (PT). Heres what you need to know about the Armys PT exercises and the fitness test you have to pass.

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.

If you’ve ever wondered what separates Army recruits from Navy sailors, or why Marine drill instructors seem permanently powered by caffeine and righteous fury, you’re in luck. America’s armed forces ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Last August, Daysia Holiday decided to try one more time to join the Army. She’d taken the academic test and failed three times. So, when she was offered a slot in a new Army prep ...

The U.S. Army has announced it will expand its basic combat training in what leaders hope is a turning point in its recruiting efforts. Army officials believe the service will hit its target of 55,000 ...

Soldiers in the fitness track of the Army's pre-basic prep course doing circuit training with kettlebells. (Steve Beynon/Military.com) FORT JACKSON, South Carolina -- The Army's pre-basic training ...