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How to Prepare for Basic Training: 8-Week Workout Plan

Combat Fitness

Published on: 30/03/2026

Learn how to prepare for basic training with a proven 8-week workout plan—build run endurance, push-up strength, and injury-proof recovery before you ship.

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Army Basic Training Packing List 2026: What to Bring & Skip

Combat Fitness

Published on: 24/03/2026

The definitive Army basic training packing list: required documents, authorized items, and the contraband that gets confiscated at the Reception shakedown.

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Army Basic Training Locations: Where You Go & Why

Combat Fitness

Published on: 28/02/2026

There are 4 Army basic training locations - Fort Jackson, Leonard Wood, Sill & Benning. See how your MOS decides where you go before you ship out.

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Army Height & Weight Standards: Replaced by WHtR in 2026

Combat Fitness

Published on: 14/02/2026

The Army scrapped height and weight tables on July 7, 2026. WHtR under 0.55 is now the only body composition standard. Here's how to measure and pass.

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