How COVID-19 Is Changing US Army Boot Camp

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The COVID-19 crisis is changing the way future Army soldiers are trained at the Fort Benning military base near Columbus, Ga.

As of March 29, six confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been connected to Fort Benning. According to the Army, the patients were not part of training operations. Due to the crisis, some aspects of training that involve physical contact have been suspended, and physical distancing is being applied to exercises that will continue to occur.

New medical screenings have been incorporated into the reception of the hundreds of soldiers that arrive every week to begin their training. All visitors are prohibited from attending graduation ceremonies, and recent graduates are being held at Fort Benning for the immediate future instead of being shipped to their new units.

What are some of the changes the US Army Boot Camp has undergone due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact can also be observed in diverse sectors such as education, economy, and even in the military. This pandemic has forced the traditional military training, including the US Army Boot Camp, to undergo significant changes, in order to ensure that recruits and trainers are safe while undergoing military training.

The US Army Boot Camp, also known as Basic Combat Training, is a 10-week course that all new recruits to the US Army must undergo. This training is planned to instill discipline, physical endurance, and sharpen combat skills needed for the modern battlefield. However, since the outbreak of COVID-19, the course had to be reviewed to incorporate measures to prevent the spread of the infection while still maintaining the effectiveness of the training.

One significant change in the US Army Boot Camp is the enhanced medical screening to prevent the entry of infected individuals. Upon arrival, recruits undergo a health screening, including a temperature check. Additional screening measures have been put in place, including testing for COVID-19, to ensure that those entering boot camp are free of the virus.

Another major change includes enhanced hygiene and sanitation measures. Recruits are provided with masks and practice social distancing throughout the course. The barracks, mess halls, and other facilities undergo increased sanitation to prevent transmission of COVID-19.

The training methods have also been modified to ensure social distancing, and reduce the number of individuals in each group. Outdoor training, individual training, and staggered schedules are among the methods employed to minimize contact between groups.

Moreover, the Army has incorporated virtual technologies in the training process such as virtual classroom training and computer simulations, which allows recruits to train safely without physical contact. This technology reduces the number of staff and recruits present in physical classrooms or on the training grounds at any given time.

In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes to the US Army Boot Camp, in order to adapt to the pandemic while still maintaining effective training. Through the implementation of measures such as enhanced medical screening, hygiene, and sanitation practices, social distancing, and virtual technologies, the US Army strives to ensure that the military training remains efficient and safe amidst the pandemic.

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