Exploring how each U.S. military branch uniquely shapes recruits through distinct, challenging basic training experiences.

Soldiers marching in uniform, drill sergeants yelling, muddy obstacle courses – these are often the images the words “basic training” evoke. Hollywood and pop culture have helped ingrain the ...

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 ...

Soldiers attending Basic Combat Training conduct physical fitness training at Fort Jackson, S.C., Sept. 10, 2016. (Staff Sgt. J. Byers/U.S. Army Reserve) A new study of British infantry recruits ...