During Basic Training, or One Station Unit Training, Trainees are exposed to the Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) and taught how to respond to an enemy rapidly closing their distance appropriately. This training allows the U.S. Army's newest Soldiers to build confidence in themselves and their ability to defend themselves in close quarters while further instilling the Warrior Ethos that they've been taught throughout Initial Military Training. | U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Trainin

Combatives Tournament keeps Soldiers ready and trained 💪 The 99th Readiness Division hosted a Modern Army Combatives Program tournament this weekend at USAG Devens RFTA. The program trains #USArmyReserve Soldiers in hand-to-hand combat to build confidence, discipline, and resilience, while enhancing physical fitness and preparing them for close-quarters situations on today's battlefield. #CombatReady #WarriorWednesday | U.S. Army Reserve

Showing them how it's done. The Modern Army Combatives Program, taught during One Station Unit Training, enhances unit combat readiness by building Soldiers’ personal courage, confidence, and resiliency in hand-to-hand combat. Your first and last weapon is yourself! | U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence