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‘Shark attacks’ may be coming back to Army Basic Training

"Shark attacks" are meant to allow drill sergeants to establish dominance over trainees early on. The Army has moved away ...
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Infantry basic training briefly bans ‘bay tossing’ before reversal

The 197th Infantry Brigade commander at Fort Benning, Georgia, directed drill sergeants to stop using “bay tossing” with ...

Army infantry training unit reverses ‘bay tossing’ ban

Following a recent “bay toss” at Fort Benning, Georgia, that damaged both personal and government property, the practice was ...
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Fort Benning prepares Soldiers to fly, fight with drones

As small unmanned aircraft systems continue to shape modern conflict, the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort ...

Hegseth eyes lifting ‘Shark Attack’ training practice ban for Army recruits

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may bring back the practice of several Army drill sergeants swarming and screaming at recruits during basic training in what is known as a “shark attack.” The ...

Defense Secretary Hegseth considers reversing Army ban on aggressive 'shark attack' training

Pete Hegseth may reinstate the aggressive "shark attack" practice used by drill sergeants to train U.S. Army recruits, which ...
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Pender graduates basic training at Fort Benning

Army Reserve Pvt. Kyle J. Pender graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During nine weeks of training, he received training in drill, ceremonies, weapons, map ...