Military Glossary
A drill instructor stands in front of recruits, ready to give orders.
A drill instructor stands in front of recruits, ready to give orders. Revered and respected, drill instructors are responsible for transforming recruits into Marines. They teach recruits to overcome challenges and motivate them to reach their fullest potential as individuals and as a team.
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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.
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.
Army recruits must pass the three phases of Basic Training. Each phase is named after a color of the American flag.
At Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sgt. Melissa Esquivel trains to become a Marine Corps drill instructor.
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.
Recruits learn rappelling to prepare them to deploy from helicopters, navigate difficult terrain and gain access to buildings.
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.
Recruits learn the basics of weapons safety and marksmanship during grass week.
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.
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