Military Glossary
Marine Corps recruits at Parris Island, S.C., practice marksmanship during Recruit Training.
Marine Corps recruits at Parris Island, S.C., practice marksmanship during Recruit Training. The training is comprised of three phases: Basic Learning, Rifle Training and Field Training. As part of Rifle Training, recruits fire on the known-distance course with targets at ranges of 200, 300 and 500 yards to prepare for rifle qualification.
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Air Force recruits learn CPR during Basic Military Training (BMT).
Members of the Army National Guard participate in an exercise that evaluates their ability to rapidly establish decontamination sites and evacuate casualties.
At the graduation ceremony following Basic Training, new Army Soldiers and their parents share their feelings.
A Marine officer prepares to lead his unit on a desert training mission.
Airmen in the Services field learn how to keep their fellow servicemembers comfortable, whether they are on base or deployed.
Members of the Army National Guard perform a sweep on a bus during a training exercise.
A drill sergeant shows recruits how to attach a belay harness so they can begin rappelling.
Recruits sharpen their hand-to-hand combat skills during martial arts training.
A drill sergeant stands before Army National Guard recruits.
Physical fitness is crucial in combat, so Basic Combat Training (BCT) involves a rigorous exercise program.
Recruits on a conditioning run shout a motivational cadence.
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.
Newly commissioned Marine officers turn their leadership potential into proven ability at The Basic School.
Army National Guard recruits fight with pugil sticks during Basic Combat Training (BCT).
A recruit moves through water during a Basic Training obstacle course.
Marine officers are committed to serving the Marine Corps and the United States.
Recruits participate in a ropes course, which helps them develop agility that can be useful in a combat situation.
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.
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.
Recent graduates of Basic Training look back on their experiences.
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