1. How is the Army changing its basic training program for new recruits?

2. For what reasons is the basic training program being revamped? Be specific.

3. List the locations of the Army's five basic training installations.

4. Who urged the Army to make the changes to basic training?

5. a) What skills do today's recruits have when beginning basic training?
b) What skills do they need to acquire? Why?

6. How/why is the Marine Corps implementing new training into its program?

7. a) What do you think about the changes being made to basic training?
b) Do you know anyone who is or was in the military? Ask about his/her impression of basic training, and of the revamped basic training program.