Drill instructors demand that recruits move quickly, be thorough and move as a unit.
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Week 2: In the Barracks Drill Instructor View (00:33)
Drill instructors demand that recruits move quickly, be thorough and move as a unit.
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Hitting the Books
Basic Training isn't just about building physical strength and endurance. Recruits must also spend time in the classroom.
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Week 6: Air Force Basic Military Training (06:29)
During BEAST, Air Force recruits spend four days applying the skills they have learned in past weeks of Basic Military Training.
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From Boy to Man (03:15)
Seaman Recruit Cliff Boon reflects on how much he's accomplished during Coast Guard Basic Training.
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Staying in Touch
An Army National Guard recruit writes a letter during Basic Combat Training (BCT).
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Air Force Reservists Complete Basic Training
New Air Force reservists walk in the graduation parade after completing Basic Military Training (BMT) at Lackland Air Force Base.
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Basic Training: Red, White and Blue
Army recruits must pass the three phases of Basic Training. Each phase is named after a color of the American flag.
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Week 8: Air Force Basic Military Training (03:18)
Before graduation from Air Force Basic Military Training, recruits participate in the Airman's Run.
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Sure Shots
Army National Guard recruits learn how to fire automatic weapons during the later stages of Basic Combat Training (BCT).
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An All-Around Workout
During Army Basic Training, recruits develop endurance, strength and flexibility.
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Week 3: Bayonet Assault Course Recruit View (00:26)
Recruits take on the Bayonet Assault Course and learn how to channel their intensity toward an enemy.
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Basic Combat Training Graduation
Members of the Army National Guard graduate from Basic Combat Training (BCT).
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Air Force Reserve Basic Training Graduation Ceremony
New Air Force reservists participate in a graduation ceremony after completing Basic Military Training (BMT).
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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.
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Mastering the Basics
Army National Guard recruits crawl, climb, pull and jump their way through an obstacle course during Basic Combat Training (BCT).
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CPR Training
Air Force recruits learn CPR during Basic Military Training (BMT).
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Graduation from Basic Combat Training
New Army Soldiers spend time with their families and march at graduation.
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Graduating from Basic Training (01:25)
At the graduation ceremony following Basic Training, new Army Soldiers and their parents share their feelings.
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Training at the Rifle Range (01:02)
Marine Corps recruits at Parris Island, S.C., practice marksmanship during Recruit Training.
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Rappelling Recruits
A drill sergeant shows recruits how to attach a belay harness so they can begin rappelling.
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Getting in Shape
Physical fitness is crucial in combat, so Basic Combat Training (BCT) involves a rigorous exercise program.
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Week 7: Grass Week Recruit View (00:33)
Recruits learn the basics of weapons safety and marksmanship during grass week.
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On the March
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.
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Dressed to Sweat
Recruits pick up their uniforms at Basic Training. They also receive Army Combat Uniforms (ACUs) and PT (Physical Training) uniforms.
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Pugil Stick Battle
Army National Guard recruits fight with pugil sticks during Basic Combat Training (BCT).
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Knee Deep
A recruit moves through water during a Basic Training obstacle course.
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