Military Glossary
Upon arrival at Basic Training recruits get haircuts and physical training uniforms.
Upon arrival at Basic Training recruits get haircuts and physical training uniforms. Joining the Army involves looking the part, and all new recruits receive haircuts. Male recruits get their heads shaved. Female recruits must wear their hair above the collar.
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Basic Training
Air Force recruits tackle a challenging obstacle course during the fourth week of Basic Military Training.
Seaman Recruit Heather Bevel describes what the first week of Coast Guard Basic Training is like.
Army National Guard recruits showcase their physical strength as they complete a demanding obstacle course.
Drill instructors demand that recruits move quickly, be thorough and move as a unit.
Basic Training isn't just about building physical strength and endurance. Recruits must also spend time in the classroom.
During BEAST, Air Force recruits spend four days applying the skills they have learned in past weeks of Basic Military Training.
Seaman Recruit Cliff Boon reflects on how much he's accomplished during Coast Guard Basic Training.
An Army National Guard recruit writes a letter during Basic Combat Training (BCT).
New Air Force reservists walk in the graduation parade after completing Basic Military Training (BMT) at Lackland Air Force Base.
Army recruits must pass the three phases of Basic Training. Each phase is named after a color of the American flag.
Before graduation from Air Force Basic Military Training, recruits participate in the Airman's Run.
Army National Guard recruits learn how to fire automatic weapons during the later stages of Basic Combat Training (BCT).
During Army Basic Training, recruits develop endurance, strength and flexibility.
Recruits take on the Bayonet Assault Course and learn how to channel their intensity toward an enemy.
Members of the Army National Guard graduate from Basic Combat Training (BCT).
New Air Force reservists participate in a graduation ceremony after completing Basic Military Training (BMT).
Recruits learn rappelling to prepare them to deploy from helicopters, navigate difficult terrain and gain access to buildings.
Army National Guard recruits crawl, climb, pull and jump their way through an obstacle course during Basic Combat Training (BCT).
Air Force recruits learn CPR during Basic Military Training (BMT).
New Army Soldiers spend time with their families and march at graduation.
At the graduation ceremony following Basic Training, new Army Soldiers and their parents share their feelings.
Marine Corps recruits at Parris Island, S.C., practice marksmanship during Recruit Training.
A drill sergeant shows recruits how to attach a belay harness so they can begin rappelling.
Physical fitness is crucial in combat, so Basic Combat Training (BCT) involves a rigorous exercise program.
Recruits learn the basics of weapons safety and marksmanship during grass week.
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