The US Army expands basic combat training to meet a 55,000 recruit target and restructure for advanced adversaries.
US Army expands basic combat training amidst recruiting rebound, aiming to meet 55,000 recruit target by year-end. The expansion includes new units in Oklahoma and Missouri to train up to 4,000 recruits annually. This initiative is part of a broader effort to restructure the Army for potential conflicts with advanced adversaries like Russia or China. The Army's Future Soldier Prep Course, launched in 2022, has been credited with boosting enlistment rates, offering up to 90 days of academic or fitness instruction to lower-performing recruits, helping them meet military standards before moving on to basic training. By 2025, the program is expected to bring in nearly 20,000 recruits, with the total expected to rise to 30,000.
August 03, 2024
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