Some of you'all confuse me. Even though you may not like (or even despise) Pop's, that break-in put weapons in the hands of thugs/criminals and yet you still find this as an opportunity to put a dig in on Pop's. That kind of talk in these circumctances is for amatuers and those that are self...
307th EN BN '87 to '91. They (the 307th and all the other slice BN's) cased their colors in '06 when they implemented the BCT concept. They also added another Brigade to the 82nd and it is the 508.
Just for the sake of curiosity, what rank are you?
Very few will be a SUPER SOLDIER or Marine, or Seaman, or Airmen given the time alloted for "BASIC" training. Hence the word "BASIC"! Focus on the critical task and master them, then move on from there. Why do you think some Branches have...
Other than making Basic Training (ALOT) longer, I think it is a great idea. The Army (and Military in general) is on information overload! Focus on the crucial task and perfect them! Then get your additional training when you get to your unit.