Category Archives: TRADOC Now!

Gaming is serious business: VBS3 TRADOC Now

Virtual Battle Space 3 is the Army’s flagship gaming program.  It’s a three-dimensional, first-person shooter simulation that immerses Soldiers in a rich and realistic environment.  Although fun, the game is serious business and is accredited to train Soldiers on more than 100 combined arms tasks.

Leader’s Guide helps unit training: TRADOC Now

To help leaders train their units, the Army has developed a valuable resource. The Leader’s Guide to Unit Training Management assists leaders at every step of the training management process. It helps leaders develop training plans, conduct training meetings and prepare after action reviews. The Leader’s Guide is available on the Army Training Network at: http://bit.ly/1yVF6CM

50th Anniversary of Drill Sergeant School

2014 is the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School.  The school, conducted by TRADOC, is one of the most recognizable courses in the Army.  First established in 1964, the school is now located at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Graduates are responsible for training coaching, counseling, and mentoring thousands of soldiers each year.

 

Soldier 2020

This TRADOC Now video explains an effort underway called Soldier 2020. Soldier 2020 leverages these lessons learned and advancements to better match Soldiers of today with the demands of specific military occupational specialties.