US EditionHegseth eyes lifting ‘Shark Attack’ training practice ban for Army recruits
UNITED STATES, AUG 8 – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reversed a ban on traditional drill sergeant tactics to restore toughness and unit cohesion, citing decades of use and combat readiness benefits.
- On Tuesday, Hegseth confirmed he is weighing the return of the Army’s shark attack practice, reversing a recent ban, to strengthen soldier resilience.
- Amid 'woke' training concerns, Hegseth on Wednesday evening pledged to restore shark attack practice, which the Army largely ended in 2020, to build resilience.
- In basic training, a shark attack means a chaotic first-day swarm where a dozen drill sergeants surround recruits, yelling and breaking them down.
- Earlier this month, Hegseth reversed the bay tossing ban, and Pentagon officials said tougher training creates more cohesive units.
- Supporters contend that reinstating shark attacks and bay tossing helps build resilience and discipline in soldiers, part of Hegseth's effort to 'Make BASIC Great Again'.
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'Shark Attack' Is Back: Hegseth Explores Reinstating Intense Basic Training Practice
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering a revival of the “shark attack,” a once-common drill where recruits are swarmed and screamed at by drill sergeants to instill discipline and readiness. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is exploring the return of the “shark attack” to Army basic training, a practice known for its high-intensity introduction to military […] ‘Shark Attack’ Is Back: Hegseth Explores Reinstating Intense Basic Training Pract…
Hegseth eyes lifting 'Shark Attack' training ban for Army recruits
(The Hill) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may bring back the practice of several Army drill sergeants swarming and screaming at recruits during basic training in what is known as a “shark attack." The practice, used at the beginning of training to establish dominance, was largely ended five years ago. But Hegseth is now looking into having the Army bring it back, Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson confirmed to reporters Thursday. “I can …
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