The U.S. Armys basic training includes a fitness test at the outset and rigorous physical training (PT). Heres what you need to know about the Armys PT exercises and the fitness test you have to pass.

Summary and Key Points: Beginning January 2, 2026, the U.S. Army will retire the female drill sergeant “bush hat” and shift to a single campaign hat standard for all drill sergeants. -Leaders frame ...

Nearly five years ago, the Army moved away from the practice of several drill sergeants surrounding trainees and yelling at them to establish dominance at the start of basic training — a practice ...