Basic Training Graduations List Updated – Feb 2014

Feb 4, 2014 | Army News

As some of you may already know, the 192d Infantry Brigade was discontinued on 16 June 2013. The units formerly within the 192d Infantry Brigade have been moved to the 194th Armor Brigade. The graduations for this specific unit is gradually fading out from our basic...
Ruck march thursday 10/17

Ruck march thursday 10/17

Oct 17, 2013 | Army Workout of the Day

Time to improve your ruck march time. For time: Complete a 2 mile ruck march 20lb pack Aim for under 30 minutes Post your time! What Is a Ruck March and Why Should You Care? A ruck march is more than just a walk—it’s a full-body workout. During a ruck march,...
Soldier Handbook

Soldier Handbook

Sep 27, 2013

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

Mar 31, 2013

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...
Army Height and Weight Standards

Army Height and Weight Standards

Sep 30, 2012

The US Army has two forms of measure in which they get a general idea of a soldier’s fitness level during recruitment. The first and most well-known method of assessing a soldier’s physical fitness level is the Army Physical Fitness Test. The second method is the Army...