Basic Training Punishments You probably won't be court-martialed in basic training, but a number of other punishments can be used.
Basic Training Instructors and Inspections Dealing with instructors during basic training can be frustrating, but over time, you'll appreciate what they do.
Basic Training Chain of Command Each branch has a chain of command. It's used to issue orders and to ask for clarification and resolve problems.
Arriving at Basic: Drill Instructors and Reception Arriving at base is the moment you've been waiting for. It's the point where your life, as you know it, is now over.
Army Weapons Qualification Course Training to become a marksman lasts approximately 2-3 weeks and ends with qualification testing.
Administrative Sanctions in the US Military In top of judicial and nonjudicial actions, commanding officers can choose several administrative sanctions for breaking...
Air Force Rifle Qualification Course In order to graduate from Air Force basic training, you must complete (and qualify on) the Air Force rifle qualification...
Air Force ROTC Cadets Receive Nuclear Scholarships "I look forward to begin working in the career field during its rebuilding stages. That is what I look forward to being a...
Airmen Bonded Together by Family, Service Each month, the Defense Department and installations across the world celebrate diversity among service members.
Who's Joining the Military: Myth vs. Fact Several myths have been perpetuated about those young people who volunteer to serve. The information herein is intended to...
Father of 3 Marines Who Was Beaten by ICE Agents Released, Leaving Family to Process His Detention The son, Marine veteran Alejandro Barranco, told Military.com after the arrest that he initially "couldn't believe" the video...
House Panel Adds Ban on Restoring Confederate Base Names as It Advances Major Defense Bill After hours of debate that culminated in a rebuke of the Trump administration's efforts to restore Confederate names to...
Incoming Ellsworth Commander Criticized Air Force Base's Culture in B-1B Lancer Crash Report An Air Force colonel set to take over Ellsworth Air Force Base's 28th Bomb Wing later this month harshly criticized the...
Senators Demand Answers After Case Dropped Against Navy Federal for Charging Troops Overdraft Fees A group of senators says they have "profound alarm" and are demanding answers over the unprecedented decision by the...
Army Set to Overhaul Length of Noncommissioned Officer Academies to Cut Costs The Advanced Leader Course, or ALC, and Senior Leader Course, or SLC, would be compressed from eight to 16 weeks down to just...