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A drill sergeant lets an Army National Guard recruit know exactly how he feels.
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In a training exercise, Army Reserve firefighters tackle a fire in the desert.
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Recruits pick up their uniforms at Basic Training. They also receive Army Combat Uniforms (ACUs) and PT (Physical Training) uniforms.
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Members of the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) participate in an obstacle course.
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A drill instructor stands in front of recruits, ready to give orders.
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Army Reserve Soldiers participate in a daytime cargo drop exercise.
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An Air Force Reserve pararescueman must develop a special set of skills in order to assist those in need.
- Air Force Reserve
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Upon arrival at Basic Training recruits get haircuts and physical training uniforms.
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Army Reserve Soldiers train to become MPs (Military Police). MPs help keep a military installation secure, protect travel routes and maintain law and order.
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Basic Training isn't just about building physical strength and endurance. Recruits must also spend time in the classroom.
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An Army National Guard recruit writes a letter during Basic Combat Training (BCT).
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Army Reserve Soldiers participate in a nighttime cargo drop exercise.
- Army Reserve
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New Air Force reservists walk in the graduation parade after completing Basic Military Training (BMT) at Lackland Air Force Base.
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Army recruits must pass the three phases of Basic Training. Each phase is named after a color of the American flag.
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Coast Guardsmen from the cutters Tybee and Sanibel complete water survival and life raft training.
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Army National Guard recruits learn how to fire automatic weapons during the later stages of Basic Combat Training (BCT).
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Pvt. Stephanie Patterson trains with an M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW).
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A pararescueman takes a leap from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter into the water. Pararescuemen can rescue individuals from almost anywhere.
- Air Force Reserve
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During Army Basic Training, recruits develop endurance, strength and flexibility.
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Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Heller, a boatswain's mate, demonstrates the heat escape lessening position during the station's annual wet drill training.
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Members of the Army National Guard graduate from Basic Combat Training (BCT).
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New Air Force reservists participate in a graduation ceremony after completing Basic Military Training (BMT).
- Air Force Reserve
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After Basic Training, the next step for Soldiers is Advanced Individual Training (AIT), where they study for their specific jobs.
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Army National Guard recruits crawl, climb, pull and jump their way through an obstacle course during Basic Combat Training (BCT).
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Air Force recruits learn CPR during Basic Military Training (BMT).
- Air Force Reserve
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New Army Soldiers spend time with their families and march at graduation.
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Members of the Army National Guard participate in an exercise that evaluates their ability to rapidly establish decontamination sites and evacuate casualties.
- Army National Guard
- Training
- Enlisted, Officer
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Sailors from Navy Reserve Maritime Expeditionary Boat Detachment 421 conduct training aboard a 34-foot Sea Ark Navy security boat on the York River.
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Servicemembers train to use cannons as members of the armor and field artillery team.
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A drill sergeant shows recruits how to attach a belay harness so they can begin rappelling.
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Marine officer candidates go through intense training, proving their moral, mental and physical strength.
- Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve
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Members of the Army National Guard engage in high-altitude low-opening (HALO) parachute training in Arizona.
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Physical fitness is crucial in combat, so Basic Combat Training (BCT) involves a rigorous exercise program.
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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.
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Recruits pick up their uniforms at Basic Training. They also receive Army Combat Uniforms (ACUs) and PT (Physical Training) uniforms.
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A Marine officer prepares to lead his unit on a desert training mission.
- Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve
- Training
- Officer
Navy reservists move into firing positions during a simulated improvised explosive device (IED) attack.
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Army National Guard recruits fight with pugil sticks during Basic Combat Training (BCT).
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A recruit moves through water during a Basic Training obstacle course.
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Recruits sharpen their hand-to-hand combat skills during martial arts training.
- Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve
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An Army National Guard recruit learns how to fire his rifle and protect himself during a Basic Combat Training (BCT) exercise.
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A recruit tackles the monkey bars in the middle of an obstacle course.
Recruits on a conditioning run shout a motivational cadence.
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An Army National Guard recruit trains for an urban mission during a Basic Combat Training (BCT) exercise.
- Army National Guard
- Training
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During Basic Training, drill sergeants instruct recruits in the Seven Core Army Values and teach the recruits how to be Soldiers.
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Newly commissioned Marine officers turn their leadership potential into proven ability at The Basic School.
- Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve
- Training
- Officer
Members of the Army National Guard perform a sweep on a bus during a training exercise.
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A recruit works on repairing a jammed weapon.
Marine officers are committed to serving the Marine Corps and the United States.
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A drill sergeant stands before Army National Guard recruits.
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Marines disembark from a landing craft and prepare to move inland for an exercise.
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Recruits participate in a ropes course, which helps them develop agility that can be useful in a combat situation.
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