Basic combat training (BCT) is what soldiers must endure to join the ranks of the U.S. military. Over the years it continues to evolve as more efficient and well-designed training methods are developed.
The History of Basic Combat Training
Air Force Basic Training Dorm Lackland AFB San Antonio, Texas
Air Force Basic Training Dorm Lackland AFB San Antonio, Texas
A Female's Perspective of Air Force Basic Training
I was not that nervous on my way to BMT -- I was kind of excited because I thought I knew what to expect. I had read up on it, asked a zillion questions on this forum, and talked with countless people who had been through BMT. The Military Reception Center at the San Antonio Airport did not have any TIs there waiting for us, or any military personnel whatsoever.
Vietnam in HD . Basic Training
After joining the military, the first step on the journey to Vietnam was basic training.
The D.I - Jack Webb
As a United States Marine this is one of my favorite movies staring one of the GREATEST actors Jack Webb as a United States Marine Corps Drill Instructor. Mr. jack Webb had served in our Armed Forces during WWII with the Army Air Corps as a crew member on B-26 and as Drill Sergeant.
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I went into the Army (WACS) at an older age than most, the young recruits called me \"old folks\". But I think I weathered basic training much better than many of them did. There were even a couple of ex-nuns and they did real well due to their strict past discipline.
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I went to basic training in February 1960 at Ft. Benning Georgia with the 2nd Infantry Div.
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Winters at Sampson were burtal and those that took basic there referred to it as "little West Point."
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I went to USMC boot camp from Nov, 1967 to Jan, 1968 at MCRD, Parris Island, South Carolina and was a member of platoon 2078
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After 50 years, it was an eye opener on how things have changes but also have not changes.
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Went through basic at Ft Leonard Wood and second 8 at Ft. Knox. The barracks at Wood were still the WW2 barracks where snow would drift through the creack onto your blanket each nite and soot would cover your shaved head each day.