Trainees going through Basic Combat Training, or #BCT, transform from brave civilians into U.S. Army Soldiers during their 10-week transformation at one of our 4 ATC's Fort Jackson, US Army Fort Benning, U.S. Army Fort Leonard Wood, and US Army Fort Sill. Learn more on how you can join America's best team at www.goarmy.com U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command | U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training

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

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