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Units need more fit, disciplined soldiers, so TRADOC is looking at a basic training overhaul
With the Army’s end strength on an upswing and growing concerns about the fitness of newly minted soldiers, the Center for Initial Military Training is launching a study into the Army’s entire program of instruction for making soldiers.
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The Army’s new combat readiness test is part of a holistic push for soldier health and nutrition
Army fitness is at a turning point: After decades on the push-up, sit-up and run model, the service is piloting a combat fitness test to measure whether soldiers are up to the physical challenge of battlefield tasks.
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The Army’s new helicopter simulator trains aircrew for emergencies, saves big bucks
At half the cost of a helicopter, the Army is rolling out immersive flight trainers that can simulate threats and emergencies.
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Rice-based rehydration drink blows Gatorade, IVs out of the water
When you’re sweating yourself into oblivion on a ruck march, there are a number of ways to quickly rehydrate — water, sports drink or in the worst case, intravenous fluids.
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Plans to extend basic training are on hold as the Army works to add 6,000 more soldiers
A year ago, officials were looking at adding a week to basic training time to bolster soldier readiness from the ground level, but that plan is taking a backseat to the current mandate to shore up troops and get to 476,000 troops in the active Army by the end of September.
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Army considers new MOS descriptions, unit organization for future multi-domain battle
A strategy that integrates air, sea, land, space, cyber and electronic warfare calls for some changes to leadership and personnel requirements, according to officials.
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Army eyes outfitting soldiers with anti-drone guns on the battlefield
To counter the growing unmanned threat, soldiers on the ground are going to wield new toys like lasers and electromagnetic guns.
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It doesn’t take a missile to shoot down a drone, so the Army is rethinking battle across domains
After nearly two decades fighting in developing nations like Iraq and Afghanistan, the Army is pivoting toward the future, focusing on winning fights against enemies with similar technology.
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Glock is protesting the Army’s choice of Sig Sauer for its new handgun
The firearms manufacturer Glock has filed a protest with the government over the Army’s award of a new pistol contract to competitor Sig Sauer, according to documents filed with the Government Accountability Office on Friday.
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11 things you need to know about the Army’s new handgun
Half a decade into its search for a new handgun, the Army has chosen Sig Sauer’s P320 as its new service pistol.
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Units need more fit, disciplined soldiers, so TRADOC is looking at a basic training overhaul
With the Army’s end strength on an upswing and growing concerns about the fitness of newly minted soldiers, the Center for Initial Military Training is launching a study into the Army’s entire program of instruction for making soldiers.
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The Army’s new combat readiness test is part of a holistic push for soldier health and nutrition
Army fitness is at a turning point: After decades on the push-up, sit-up and run model, the service is piloting a combat fitness test to measure whether soldiers are up to the physical challenge of battlefield tasks.
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The Army’s new helicopter simulator trains aircrew for emergencies, saves big bucks
At half the cost of a helicopter, the Army is rolling out immersive flight trainers that can simulate threats and emergencies.
-
Rice-based rehydration drink blows Gatorade, IVs out of the water
When you’re sweating yourself into oblivion on a ruck march, there are a number of ways to quickly rehydrate — water, sports drink or in the worst case, intravenous fluids.
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Plans to extend basic training are on hold as the Army works to add 6,000 more soldiers
A year ago, officials were looking at adding a week to basic training time to bolster soldier readiness from the ground level, but that plan is taking a backseat to the current mandate to shore up troops and get to 476,000 troops in the active Army by the end of September.
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Army considers new MOS descriptions, unit organization for future multi-domain battle
A strategy that integrates air, sea, land, space, cyber and electronic warfare calls for some changes to leadership and personnel requirements, according to officials.
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Army eyes outfitting soldiers with anti-drone guns on the battlefield
To counter the growing unmanned threat, soldiers on the ground are going to wield new toys like lasers and electromagnetic guns.
-
It doesn’t take a missile to shoot down a drone, so the Army is rethinking battle across domains
After nearly two decades fighting in developing nations like Iraq and Afghanistan, the Army is pivoting toward the future, focusing on winning fights against enemies with similar technology.
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Glock is protesting the Army’s choice of Sig Sauer for its new handgun
The firearms manufacturer Glock has filed a protest with the government over the Army’s award of a new pistol contract to competitor Sig Sauer, according to documents filed with the Government Accountability Office on Friday.
-
11 things you need to know about the Army’s new handgun
Half a decade into its search for a new handgun, the Army has chosen Sig Sauer’s P320 as its new service pistol.
-
Units need more fit, disciplined soldiers, so TRADOC is looking at a basic training overhaul
With the Army’s end strength on an upswing and growing concerns about the fitness of newly minted soldiers, the Center for Initial Military Training is launching a study into the Army’s entire program of instruction for making soldiers.
-
The Army’s new combat readiness test is part of a holistic push for soldier health and nutrition
Army fitness is at a turning point: After decades on the push-up, sit-up and run model, the service is piloting a combat fitness test to measure whether soldiers are up to the physical challenge of battlefield tasks.
-
The Army’s new helicopter simulator trains aircrew for emergencies, saves big bucks
At half the cost of a helicopter, the Army is rolling out immersive flight trainers that can simulate threats and emergencies.
-
Rice-based rehydration drink blows Gatorade, IVs out of the water
When you’re sweating yourself into oblivion on a ruck march, there are a number of ways to quickly rehydrate — water, sports drink or in the worst case, intravenous fluids.
-
Plans to extend basic training are on hold as the Army works to add 6,000 more soldiers
A year ago, officials were looking at adding a week to basic training time to bolster soldier readiness from the ground level, but that plan is taking a backseat to the current mandate to shore up troops and get to 476,000 troops in the active Army by the end of September.
-
Army considers new MOS descriptions, unit organization for future multi-domain battle
A strategy that integrates air, sea, land, space, cyber and electronic warfare calls for some changes to leadership and personnel requirements, according to officials.
-
Army eyes outfitting soldiers with anti-drone guns on the battlefield
To counter the growing unmanned threat, soldiers on the ground are going to wield new toys like lasers and electromagnetic guns.
-
It doesn’t take a missile to shoot down a drone, so the Army is rethinking battle across domains
After nearly two decades fighting in developing nations like Iraq and Afghanistan, the Army is pivoting toward the future, focusing on winning fights against enemies with similar technology.
-
Glock is protesting the Army’s choice of Sig Sauer for its new handgun
The firearms manufacturer Glock has filed a protest with the government over the Army’s award of a new pistol contract to competitor Sig Sauer, according to documents filed with the Government Accountability Office on Friday.
-
11 things you need to know about the Army’s new handgun
Half a decade into its search for a new handgun, the Army has chosen Sig Sauer’s P320 as its new service pistol.
