The Forge is basic training trainees culminating Field Training Exercise, or #FTX, which challenges them physically and mentally. The trainee's first obstacle is completing the 10-mile tactical road march. Throughout basic, U.S. Army Trainees have received multiple touchpoints on their opposing force, OPFOR, with whom they will be forced to engage throughout the 72-hour Forge. As the operational environment evolves, we have partnered with the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command G2 to refine

During White Phase of Basic Training, Trainees are exposed to their second Field Training Exercise (FTX) 'The Anvil'. This 48-hour #FTX challenges Trainees' proficiency in all Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills they've learned during their transition from civilian to U.S. Army Soldier, their physical conditioning with a 7.5-mile road march, Land Navigation, and basic squad tactics such as React to Contact, Buddy Team Movement, and Establishing a Patrol Base. | U.S. Army Center for Initial Military

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