The Army will expand its basic combat training for newly enlisted soldiers. Army leaders hope that move is a turning point as the service prepares to meet the challenges of future wars. The added training will begin in October and comes as the Army tries to reverse several years of dismal recruiting when it failed to meet its enlistment goals.
FILE - Students gather during physical training exercises in the new Army prep course at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. The Army will expand its basic combat training for newly enlisted soldiers in what its leaders hope reflects a turning point as it prepares to meet the challenges of future wars. The added training will begin in October 2024 and comes as the Army works to reverse several years of dismal recruiting when it failed to meet its enlistment goals.
“I am happy to say last year’s recruiting transformation efforts have us on track to make this year’s recruiting mission, with thousands awaiting basic training” in the next year, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said. Adding the two new locations, she said, is a way to get the soldiers trained and into units quickly, “with further expansion likely next spring if our recruiting numbers keep improving.
“We don’t want to mess with that because right now that formula’s working and it’s provided a lot of value for the Army,” Walkawicz said. So, the Army is creating the four new companies and has developed plans for more if needed.
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