Military Glossary
New Air Force reservists participate in a graduation ceremony after completing Basic Military Training (BMT).
New Air Force reservists participate in a graduation ceremony after completing Basic Military Training (BMT) at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. All Air Force Reserve recruits must go through the Air Force’s Basic Training program, which lasts 8 ½ weeks at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. After Basic Training, Air Force reservists complete further training in their specialties.
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After Basic Training, the next step for Soldiers is Advanced Individual Training (AIT), where they study for their specific jobs.
Recruits learn rappelling to prepare them to deploy from helicopters, navigate difficult terrain and gain access to buildings.
Before graduation, the senior class at Officer Candidate School hands the Mantle of Leadership to the incoming class in a change of command ceremony.
Security Forces undergo extensive training, including weapons and combat tactics, to protect the people and property of the U.S. Air Force.
Petty Officer William Armstrong describes the intense training that goes into becoming a surfman for the Coast Guard.
Army National Guard recruits crawl, climb, pull and jump their way through an obstacle course during Basic Combat Training (BCT).
Air Force recruits learn CPR during Basic Military Training (BMT).
New Army Soldiers spend time with their families and march at graduation.
At OCS graduation, newly appointed Navy ensigns accept a salute from their class drill instructor and chief petty officer and give them a traditional silver dollar.
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance training teaches students everything they need to know to ensure everything from tip to tail on an aircraft is maintained to the most precise standards.
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.
Marine Corps recruits at Parris Island, S.C., practice marksmanship during Recruit Training.
Sailors from Navy Reserve Maritime Expeditionary Boat Detachment 421 conduct training aboard a 34-foot Sea Ark Navy security boat on the York River.
The Air Force offers many options for medical careers, including diagnostic imaging, which involves taking X-rays and scans of the body.
Servicemembers train to use cannons as members of the armor and field artillery team.
A drill sergeant shows recruits how to attach a belay harness so they can begin rappelling.
Marine officer candidates go through intense training, proving their moral, mental and physical strength.
Navy divers train hard and often so they can save lives under any circumstance.
During technical training for fire protection, Airmen learn how to fight fires through simulations of hazardous situations.
Members of the Army National Guard engage in high-altitude low-opening (HALO) parachute training in Arizona.
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.
Aviation Rescue Swimmers (AIRRs) practice their escape from a downed helicopter that has gone underwater.
Airmen in the Services field learn how to keep their fellow servicemembers comfortable, whether they are on base or deployed.
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