Army Refocuses Training on Warfighting

The U.S. Army will release a revised version of Army Regulation 350-1 on this June, significantly reducing the document’s length from over 250 pages to fewer than 100. The update aims to sharpen focus on warfighting readiness and reduce administrative burdens.

The regulation trims mandatory training tasks from 24 to 17, eliminates redundancies. 

Six tasks have been shifted to optional training, at the discretion of commanders, and one task has been eliminated entirely. Outdated programs, including "Resilience Training" and "Structured Self-Development," have also been removed.

The changes grant commanders more flexibility in tailoring training to specific missions, removing restrictions on training duration, location, and delivery methods. The update is part of a broader Army effort to enhance combat readiness by prioritizing essential skills and minimizing distractions.

By simplifying requirements and emphasizing warfighting capabilities, the Army aims to better prepare Soldiers for modern and future conflicts.