Military Glossary
New Army Soldiers spend time with their families and march at graduation.
New Army Soldiers spend time with their families and march at graduation. Graduation marks the end of Basic Combat Training (BCT) and the beginning of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), where Soldiers train in their Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). Although this can be a quick transition, Soldiers get to be with their loved ones on Family Day.
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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.
An Army National Guard recruit marches during Basic Combat Training (BCT). The final stages of Basic Training involve two tactical foot marches, one 10 kilometers and one 15 kilometers.
Recruits pick up their uniforms at Basic Training. They also receive Army Combat Uniforms (ACUs) and PT (Physical Training) uniforms.
Army National Guard recruits fight with pugil sticks during Basic Combat Training (BCT).
A recruit moves through water during a Basic Training obstacle course.
Recruits sharpen their hand-to-hand combat skills during martial arts training.
An Army National Guard recruit learns how to fire his rifle and protect himself during a Basic Combat Training (BCT) exercise.
A recruit tackles the monkey bars in the middle of an obstacle course.
Recruits on a conditioning run shout a motivational cadence.
An Army National Guard recruit trains for an urban mission during a Basic Combat Training (BCT) exercise.
During Basic Training, drill sergeants instruct recruits in the Seven Core Army Values and teach the recruits how to be Soldiers.
A drill sergeant stands before Army National Guard recruits.
Recent graduates of Basic Training look back on their experiences.
Recruits participate in a ropes course, which helps them develop agility that can be useful in a combat situation.
On the verge of graduation from Recruit Training, recruits reunite with their loved ones during Family Day at Parris Island, S.C.
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