In this video, we take an in-depth look inside U.S. Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) — the intense program that transforms recruits into soldiers. You’ll see the physical drills, mental challenges, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A student in the fitness track of the U.S. Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course works on deadlifts during a training session.

New soldiers arriving for their first day of Basic Combat Training, are "welcomed" by drill sergeants from both the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve. (Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton/Army) Two memos ...