Military Glossary
Seaman Recruit Cliff Boon shares how he felt when his bus pulled into Coast Guard Basic Training at Cape May, N.J.
Seaman Recruit Cliff Boon shares how he felt when his bus pulled into Coast Guard Basic Training at Cape May, N.J. As soon as the bus arrives, company commanders begin telling recruits what they must do to transform themselves into Coast Guard members.
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A drill sergeant lets an Army National Guard recruit know exactly how he feels.
Sabrena, a member of the Air National Guard, shares her experiences in Basic Military Training and technical training.
Recruits pick up their uniforms at Basic Training. They also receive Army Combat Uniforms (ACUs) and PT (Physical Training) uniforms.
Marine recruits in their 12th and final week of training reflect on their personal transformation and their future as Marines.
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.
Seaman Recruit Cliff Boon talks about passing his fitness test during the fourth week of Coast Guard Basic Training.
Members of the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) participate in an obstacle course.
A drill instructor stands in front of recruits, ready to give orders.
Upon arrival at Basic Training recruits get haircuts and physical training uniforms.
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).
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