61K views · 1.5K reactions | Do you know what a typical day at Army Basic Training is like? From the dining facility to sleeping arrangements and physical fitness, US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) Recruiter Staff Sgt. Archie Masibay and basic trainees shares some things to know when becoming a Soldier. #ArmyValue #SoldierStory | U.S. Army | Facebook

376K views · 11K reactions | The bus. The barber. The Drill Sergeant. Basic Combat Training marks the start of every Soldier’s journey. In this video, take a look back at BCT through the decades.  Staff Sgt. Dustin Biven, Defense Media Activity — Army Productions | U.S. Army | Facebook

427K views · 8K reactions | The Army Combat Fitness Test, #ACFT, is a six-event test that assesses an individual Soldier's physical readiness. Trainees going through Basic Combat Training, #BCT, are tested three times prior to graduating to ensure they're physically capable of exceeding the U.S. Army standard before arriving at their first duty station. To learn more about the ACFT check out: www.army.mil/ACFT/ | U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training | Facebook

3.2M views · 58K reactions | Before they train Army recruits at basic...

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