As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare

The Army will expand its basic combat training for newly enlisted soldiers. Army leaders hope that move is a turning point as the service prepares to meet the challenges of future wars. The added training will begin in October and comes as the Army tries to reverse several years of dismal recruiting when it failed to meet its enlistment goals. New units in Oklahoma and Missouri will train about 4,000 recruits every year. Army leaders are optimistic they'll hit their target of 55,000 recruits this year. They say the influx of new soldiers has forced them to add training sites.