Fort Jackson Basic Training Graduation Dates & Info For 2026

fort jackson basic training graduation dates

Families celebrate when their Soldier completes Basic Combat Training BCT at Fort Jackson the Army’s largest training center producing over half of all Soldiers.

Graduations are held weekly on Thursdays at 9:00 AM EST on Hilton Field with a one-hour … Click Here To Read the rest

Army Rifle Qualification Explained: Standards & Scores (2026)

zeroes her weapon during the reserve unit’s rifle qualification

Army rifle qualification is a required training and evaluation process for both new recruits and active-duty Soldiers.

Through structured marksmanship training and standardized qualification courses, Soldiers demonstrate their ability to safely and effectively engage targets using assigned service weapons.

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