Army soldiers, no matter their rank, age, or gender, are required to take and pass the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). The ACFT is made up of six events, designed to test physical fitness and ability as a determining factor for combat readiness. The sprint-drag-carry (SDC) is the fourth event of the ACFT. The SDC … Read more
The U.S. military runs one of the most comprehensive immunization programs in the world to protect service members and maintain force readiness. Important 2026 Updates: The annual influenza (flu) vaccine is now voluntary for all service members (effective April 2026). The COVID-19 vaccine is no longer required. Recruits still receive a series of core vaccines … Read more
Birth Control Glasses, better known as BCGs, are the infamous black-rimmed, thick-lensed glasses the military issues to recruits who need vision correction. They earned their nickname because of how unattractive they are. The joke is that no one would ever want to get romantically involved with someone wearing them. This 2026 guide explains the real … Read more
Military gas chamber training is a standard part of CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) preparation across all branches, designed to build confidence in protective equipment and teach service members how to respond in contaminated environments. Recruits and service members enter a controlled chamber filled with CS gas (tear gas) while wearing masks, then remove or … Read more
There are several military slang words and phrases, and you may have heard and wondered the Bravo Zulu meaning. Bravo Zulu goes way back to the 1940s, and it shows up in casual conversation, as a way to communicate between two ships, and even over the radio waves. Related Article – What Does Oscar Mike … Read more