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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A student in the fitness track of the U.S. Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course works on deadlifts during a training session.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New basic training rules forbid drill sergeants from making social media content with new trainees. Army drill sergeants are now ...

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 ...

Students from high schools in Texas received a firsthand look at Army life during the U.S. Army Basic Training Experience event held March 25 on Sadowski Field in front of ...

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. – Safe, deliberate and controlled marksmanship instruction remains one of the most valuable tools for preparing Soldiers for the rigors of Basic Training. An Engagement Skills ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering reversing a ban on the "shark attack," the time-honored aggressive practice used by drill sergeants to train U.S. Army recruits in basic training. The ...

Having the discipline to train on your own is important as you prepare for challenging military programs. You need that ability to dig deep and push yourself when no one is watching. However, having ...

Throughout the Army, many Soldiers look forward to rest and relaxation during the holidays. Training schedules often include down time for travel around Christmas and New Year’s. The Army shuts down ...