155K views · 3.1K reactions | Before starting the academic year, incoming freshmen at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, must participate in a six-week basic training program that teaches military skills like rifle marksmanship, rappelling, navigation, and properly donning protective gear like gas masks. | Insider | Facebook

From Trainee to soldier: This is Army Training. 💥 Army Basic Combat Training pushes you to master essential Soldier skills that most people will never experience, like deploying a live M67 Hand Grenade. You’ll learn the proper technique, train with simulations, and then be challenged to put your training to the ultimate test. It’s intense, focused, and a requirement for graduation. This kind of hands-on, high-stakes training builds confidence, discipline, and unforgettable memories. We teach yo

90 reactions · 15 shares | Basic training is where Trainees overcome obstacles, build character, and learn the @USArmy Values on the path to becoming a Soldier. #BeAllYouCanBe | U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training | Facebook