Recruits take part in drill training at the 'soldier factory' – American style
Recruits at Fort Jackson have undergone drill training for the military – the American way.
More than 1,000 new recruits pass through the US Army's Fort Jackson in South Carolina every week, and the soon-to-be soldiers get to experience drill in a unique way – very different to how it looks in the UK.
Known as the 'soldier factory', the US Army's main production centre for Basic Combat Training has released footage of recruits singing along as they are told to march on the training area.
The pilot programme of the Future Soldier Preparatory Course at Fort Jackson stood up in August 2022 to help America's youth overcome academic and physical fitness barriers to service and meet or exceed the Army's standards for joining up.
General Gary Brito, the commanding general for US Army Training and Doctrine Command, said: "The initial results of the Future Soldier Preparatory Course have been very encouraging and demonstrate the Army's unparalleled ability to unlock a person's true potential.
"These programmes are providing recruits an opportunity to serve and are preparing them not just for the rigours of basic training, but for a life through army service."
Recruits in the US Army are expected to endure weeks of weapons and combat training, as well as fitness and endurance exercises.
During drill training, recruits will be marched through the camp whilst chanting and singing. Chants can be used to keep up the morale of the troops, as well as help them keep in step with one another.
While training in the US has similarities to the regime for recruits for the British Army, singing and chanting aren't usually included.
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