Army prep course jeopardized health of recruits, IG says
Trainees with body fat compositions that exceeded the allowed amount were admitted to the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course.
By Riley Ceder
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Sailor who once ‘came up short’ on ASVAB graduates as top recruit
Seaman Apprentice Jason Lorentz received the Military Excellence Award after completing the Future Sailor Prep Course and basic training.
By Riley Ceder
Army expects to meet recruiting goals for 2nd straight year
The Army is on pace to bring in 61,000 young people by the end of the fiscal year in September, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Army hits recruiting target for the first time in 2 years
The service has another 11,000 recruits already in the pipeline for next year.
By Todd South
The Army has graduated 25,000 soldiers through pre-basic prep course
The program offers extra time and training to recruit applicants who aren't quite ready for boot camp. Leadership says standards have not been lowered.
By Todd South
Army cuts hundreds of hours of redundant online training requirements
The changes are effective immediately. Students in courses now do not have to complete them.
By Todd South