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, ...

The U.S. Armys basic training includes a fitness test at the outset and rigorous physical training (PT). Heres what you need to know about the Armys PT exercises and the fitness test you have to pass.

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.