As recruiting rebounds, US Army expands basic training for modern warfare

WASHINGTON — Buoyed by an increase in recruiting, the U.S. Army will expand its basic combat training in what its leaders hope reflects a turning point as it prepares to meet the challenges of future wars. The added training will begin in October and comes as the Army tries to reverse years of dismal recruiting when it failed to meet its enlistment goals. New units in the U.S. states of Oklahoma and Missouri will train as many as 4,000 recruits every year. Army leaders are optimistic they will...