Army to promote NCOs who complete drill sergeant, recruiting schools
The Army issued a policy on Friday to promote some noncommissioned officers who complete drill sergeant and recruiting courses.
By Eve Sampson
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Army crowns top drill sergeants in first competition since sweeping command restructure
The Army crowned its top drill sergeants for the first time since the service brought recruiting and initial training under the same three-star command.
By Eve Sampson
New in 2019: The Army’s basic infantry training is about to get longer, and it could be a sign of broader changes to come
With infantry training set to go from 14 to 22 weeks permanently in 2019, the service is eyeing an extension for all basic training programs.
Ranch group opposes plan to expand North Dakota National Guard training facility
Gov. Doug Burgum wants to use earnings from a voter-approved oil tax savings account to expand a National Guard training facility in a sparsely populated northeastern county, a move the military says is needed in part to handle longer-range and deadlier ammunition.
Army moves 3-star command as it prepares for ‘singular focus’ on modernization
The move of the Army Capabilities Integration Center to Army Futures Command is a push to drive modernization.
By Todd South
The Army’s updated warfighting concept will drive its formations, planning and experimentation
The ongoing concept update offers soldiers a chance to provide their input.
By Todd South
Report: Pentagon will send green-card recruits to boot camp, halting a Trump policy from last year
The military services will start sending their backlogs of green-card holders to recruit training after a preliminary injunction issued in federal court.
By Kyle Rempfer
Here’s the US military footprint in the Black Sea region
A conflict is unlikely, but were it to kick off, there are U.S. troops currently in Eastern Europe and Ukraine that could respond.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army researchers develop app to help predict heat illness factors for safer training, operations
Researchers hope the application can be used by commanders to better plan events and protect soldiers.
By Todd South
Here are the Army’s new policies on religious accommodations, sexual assault prevention training
New Army policies deal with religious accommodations and prevention training for sexual assault, suicide and more.
Soldier with 7th Special Forces Group dies in training accident
A soldier with the Army’s 7th Special Forces Group died in a training accident in California last week.
By Kyle Rempfer