US Army Basic Training - Reception Video

Before arriving at their basic training units, U.S. Army Trainees arrive at Reception Battalions to in-process into the Army. Reception is where Trainees are introduced to the Army Values and Warrior Ethos and administratively entered into the Army system. This important step ensures that all Trainees are in-processed into the Army effectively so they can begin their transition into Soldiers with minimal interruptions to their busy 10-week training. Do you remember when you arrived at Basic Trai

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