Fort Jackson, Military training facility in Columbia, South Carolina, US
Fort Jackson is a military training facility in Columbia, South Carolina where the United States Army prepares new soldiers for service. The installation has numerous training grounds and ranges spread across a large area of land.
The installation was founded in 1917 during World War I as Camp Jackson to train soldiers for the war effort. After closing temporarily in the 1920s, it reopened and became a permanent Army training facility.
The Basic Combat Training Museum displays items and documents that show how soldier training methods have changed over time. Visitors can walk through exhibits that tell the story of how recruits have been prepared for military service across different eras.
Visitors need a valid identification card to enter the facility and must pass through security checkpoints. It is helpful to find out in advance which areas are open to the public.
The site spreads across a large area with dozens of training grounds and ranges designed for different military scenarios. This setup allows soldiers to train under realistic field conditions.
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