Videos tagged with Army Basic Training

This video provides an overview of U.S. Army officer cadet training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, contrasting it with traditional infantry basic training. It covers physical challenges, weapons familiarization with various platforms like the M4 Carbine and M110 SASS, simulator training, CBRN defense, tactical drills, and culminates in a Field Training Exercise (FTX) before commissioning. The commentary offers a critical perspective on modern training standards.

This video provides a veteran's reaction to modern Army boot camp, contrasting it with his own experience. Key takeaways include the importance of aggression, teamwork, and mental fortitude in basic training. The veteran discusses the evolution of training methods, including the replacement of the 'Shark Attack' with less intense initial challenges, and emphasizes that while physical and mental stress remain, the overall intensity has decreased. He highlights the need for soldiers to develop coping mechanisms quickly and maintain military bearing under pressure.