Ft Dix BCT

Fort Dix Basic Combat Training (BCT) has been a cornerstone of U.S. Army initial entry training since World War I. Established in 1917 in New Jersey, Fort Dix trained hundreds of thousands of soldiers for service in both world wars, Korea, and Vietnam. Through the late 20th century, the post continued to serve as a primary location for BCT, preparing new recruits with foundational soldiering skills. In 2009, Fort Dix became part of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, continuing its legacy as a vital training hub for Army Reserve and National Guard units.