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Why the Army quietly ended one of boot camp’s harshest traditions

For decades, new recruits entering United States Army basic training faced the infamous “Shark Attack,” an overwhelming introduction meant to break down civilian habits and impose military discipline ...
Army drill sergeants are now banned from making social media posts with trainees during basic training, according to a new policy. An August update to the handbook Army drill sergeants use to train ...
New soldiers arriving for their first day of Basic Combat Training, are "welcomed" by drill sergeants from both the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve. (Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton/Army) Two memos ...