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A Change of Clothes

Recruits pick up their uniforms at Basic Training. They also receive Army Combat Uniforms (ACUs) and PT (Physical Training) uniforms.

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12 Weeks: Marine Corps Recruit Training

12 Weeks: Marine Corps Recruit Training (01:46)

Marine recruits in their 12th and final week of training reflect on their personal transformation and their future as Marines.

  • Marine Corps Reserve, Marine Corps
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Week 3: Air Force Basic Military Training

Week 3: Air Force Basic Military Training (01:44)

Air Force recruits learn self-aid and buddy care so that they can help themselves or their fellow Airmen if they are injured in the field.

  • Air Force
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Getting Paid to Work Out

Getting Paid to Work Out (04:01)

Seaman Recruit Cliff Boon talks about passing his fitness test during the fourth week of Coast Guard Basic Training.

  • Coast Guard Reserve, Coast Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Marine Corps Drill Instructor

Marine Corps Drill Instructor

A drill instructor stands in front of recruits, ready to give orders.

  • Marine Corps Reserve, Marine Corps
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Following the Company Commander

Following the Company Commander (04:09)

Seaman Recruit Heather Bevel describes what the first week of Coast Guard Basic Training is like.

  • Coast Guard Reserve, Coast Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Inside the Obstacle Course

Inside the Obstacle Course (01:40)

Army National Guard recruits showcase their physical strength as they complete a demanding obstacle course.

  • Army National Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Hitting the Books

Hitting the Books

Basic Training isn't just about building physical strength and endurance. Recruits must also spend time in the classroom.

  • Army
  • Training
  • Enlisted
From Boy to Man

From Boy to Man (03:15)

Seaman Recruit Cliff Boon reflects on how much he's accomplished during Coast Guard Basic Training.

  • Coast Guard Reserve, Coast Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Staying in Touch

Staying in Touch

An Army National Guard recruit writes a letter during Basic Combat Training (BCT).

  • Army National Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Sure Shots

Sure Shots

Army National Guard recruits learn how to fire automatic weapons during the later stages of Basic Combat Training (BCT).

  • Army National Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted
An All-Around Workout

An All-Around Workout

During Army Basic Training, recruits develop endurance, strength and flexibility.

  • Army
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Week 6: Rappelling Recruit View

Week 6: Rappelling Recruit View (00:39)

Recruits learn rappelling to prepare them to deploy from helicopters, navigate difficult terrain and gain access to buildings.

  • Marine Corps Reserve, Marine Corps
  • Training
  • Enlisted
Mastering the Basics

Mastering the Basics

Army National Guard recruits crawl, climb, pull and jump their way through an obstacle course during Basic Combat Training (BCT).

  • Army National Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted
CPR Training

CPR Training

Air Force recruits learn CPR during Basic Military Training (BMT).

  • Air Force Reserve
  • Training
  • Enlisted

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