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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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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Making a Drill Instructor (02:34)
At Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sgt. Melissa Esquivel trains to become a Marine Corps drill instructor.
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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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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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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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Week 7: Grass Week Recruit View (00:33)
Recruits learn the basics of weapons safety and marksmanship during grass week.
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From Civilian to Soldier
During Basic Training, drill sergeants instruct recruits in the Seven Core Army Values and teach the recruits how to be Soldiers.
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Following the Drill Sergeant's Lead
A drill sergeant stands before Army National Guard recruits.
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