Soldiers are Better Trained and More Confident for the Challenges of Today
Abstract
Thesis: Soldiers are more confident for the challenges of today and prepared for combat because they are better trained than they were in previous years. Introduction. The purpose of this paper is to provide you a brief history of Army basic training, challenges for new Soldiers meeting the Army physical fitness requirements, scandals that have shaped our Army, warrior skills training, and a service comparison between the Army and Marine Corp. Training our Solders receive during basic training properly prepares our Soldiers for combat and the new physical fitness program has created strong, dependable, and physically fit Soldiers. In 1997, Congressional committee reports indicated the reason for the sexual misconduct in the Army was due to the Army gender-integration policy. In 2004, senior Army leaders mandated an overhaul of basic training and added numerous combat tasks without expanding the length of training. The Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) approved a 10-week Basic Training regiment so the trainers can have the necessary time to train new Soldiers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 29, 2007
- Accession Number
- AD1142757
Entities
People
- James G. Hash
- Joe Irvin
- Marcus L. Campbell
- Mio L. Franceschi
- Stanley D. Singell
Organizations
- United States Army Sergeants Major Academy