Military Glossary
On Wakeup Wednesday, officer candidates meet their class drill instructor, who will be their guide through the 12 weeks of training to become officers.
On Wakeup Wednesday, officer candidates meet their class drill instructor, who will be their guide through the 12 weeks of training to become officers. Wakeup Wednesday is the beginning of the rigorous physical and mental training that officers receive during their time at Officer Candidate School (OCS). Candidates are encouraged to prepare in the weeks before OCS for the challenge.
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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.
Army National Guard recruits showcase their physical strength as they complete a demanding obstacle course.
Drill instructors demand that recruits move quickly, be thorough and move as a unit.
Army Reserve Soldiers train to become MPs (Military Police). MPs help keep a military installation secure, protect travel routes and maintain law and order.
Members of the Air National Guard's Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) explain the purpose of WADS and describe the training for their jobs.
As part of its service obligation, the Air Force Reserve 610th Aerospace Medical Flight trained at a hospital in Belcourt, N.D.
Basic Training isn't just about building physical strength and endurance. Recruits must also spend time in the classroom.
Marine Officer Selection officers define the leadership potential and qualifications of an officer candidate.
The Outpost program at Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) introduces students to the importance of both the Navy khaki uniform and routine personnel inspections.
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.
An Army National Guard recruit writes a letter during Basic Combat Training (BCT).
Army Reserve Soldiers participate in a nighttime cargo drop exercise.
View a water rescue mission from the perspective of Tech. Sgt. Luigge Romanillo.
New Air Force reservists walk in the graduation parade after completing Basic Military Training (BMT) at Lackland Air Force Base.
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.
In the Room Locker Personnel (RLP) phase of OCS Training, students learn attention to detail through routine inspections of their uniform and living quarters.
Before graduation from Air Force Basic Military Training, recruits participate in the Airman's Run.
Coast Guardsmen from the cutters Tybee and Sanibel complete water survival and life raft training.
Army National Guard recruits learn how to fire automatic weapons during the later stages of Basic Combat Training (BCT).
Pvt. Stephanie Patterson trains with an M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW).
Tech. Sgt. Luigge Romanillo participates in a helicopter rescue mission exercise.
A pararescueman takes a leap from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter into the water. Pararescuemen can rescue individuals from almost anywhere.
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