During his first visit to Basic Military Training Centre as Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing saw firsthand how technology and data are transforming training for our soldiers. | Ministry of Defence, Singapore (MINDEF)

Before they train Army recruits at basic training, drill sergeants must graduate from the nine-week United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy. Insider spent a week at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina, to see what it takes to become a drill sergeant. The Drill Sergeant Academy has adopted a new strategy where the old days of breaking down recruits with yelling and push-ups have been replaced with a more collaborative and respectful tone. Drill sergeant candidates are taught how to effecti