The bus. The barber. The Drill Sergeant. Basic Combat Training marks the start of every Soldier’s journey. In this video, take a look back at BCT through the decades. 🎥 Staff Sgt. Dustin Biven, Defense Media Activity — Army Productions | U.S. Army

We got an inside look at what United States Army infantry trainees go through during their first day of basic training at the Maneuver Center of Excellence in Fort Benning, Georgia. "In combat, there is no prize for second place. So, today only winning will be rewarded." | Insider

Before they train Army recruits at basic training, drill sergeants must graduate from the nine-week United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy. Insider spent a week at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina, to see what it takes to become a drill sergeant. The Drill Sergeant Academy has adopted a new strategy where the old days of breaking down recruits with yelling and push-ups have been replaced with a more collaborative and respectful tone. Drill sergeant candidates are taught how to effecti