Army PT Test 10/14

Army PT Test 10/14

Let’s go ahead and get a base-line PT score. This way, you can track your progress later on. Complete the Army Physical Fitness Test (in order) As many pushups as possible in 2 minutes As many sit ups as possible in 2 minutes A timed 2-mile run The standards for...
Ruckmarch thursday! 10/10

Ruckmarch thursday! 10/10

You’ll find this out in the real Army, nearly every thursday is ruck march thursday. So what is a “ruck march”? A “ruck” is the large backpack worn by soldiers, and is also known as a “molle pack”. You simple fill it with...
Soldier Handbook

Soldier Handbook

Introducing the Soldier Handbook When it comes to preparing for a career in the Army, knowledge is power. The Soldier Handbook is your ultimate guide to everything Army-related. This comprehensive guide covers all the essentials you need to know about Basic Training,...
How to Write Letters to Someone in Basic Training

How to Write Letters to Someone in Basic Training

One of the most frequently asked questions by our readers on our facebook and twitter pages, is how to write letters to soldiers in basic training. This is a very good question, and an important one to ask. So let’s being: Soldiers in Basic Combat Training will...

Fort Jackson Graduation

Below are the up-and-coming Fort Jackson Graduation Dates for 2024. The time of each basic training graduation will vary, however, your soldier will be able to call and tell you the exact details in enough time that you can make plans. All dates below are subject to...