Military Glossary
A pararescueman takes a leap from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter into the water. Pararescuemen can rescue individuals from almost anywhere.
A pararescueman takes a leap from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter into the water. Pararescuemen can rescue individuals from almost anywhere: water, behind enemy lines, mountaintops and flood zones. They were instrumental in the rescue efforts in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Always men, pararescuemen are also known as “para-jumpers” or “PJs.” Their motto is “that others may live.”
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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.
Officer candidates receive extensive classroom and hands-on training from experienced officers during their time at Officer Candidate School.
Cryptologic linguists in the Air Force receive special training in multilingual skills for either airborne or ground support.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Heller, a boatswain's mate, demonstrates the heat escape lessening position during the station's annual wet drill training.
Members of the Army National Guard graduate from Basic Combat Training (BCT).
Tech. Sgt. Steven Graves, a member of the Air National Guard security forces, practices his fighting skills during a training assignment.
New Air Force reservists participate in a graduation ceremony after completing Basic Military Training (BMT).
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.
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