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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Army Reserve Soldiers participate in a daytime cargo drop exercise.
Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Brune explains the role of the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) as Tech. Sgt. Jason Roland calls in a simulated air strike.
An Air Force Reserve pararescueman must develop a special set of skills in order to assist those in need.
Upon arrival at Basic Training recruits get haircuts and physical training uniforms.
Marine instructors at Officer Candidates School describe the training that prepares candidates to lead by example.
On Wakeup Wednesday, officer candidates meet their class drill instructor, who will be their guide through the 12 weeks of training to become officers.
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.
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