Every soldier, sailor and airmen has to pass one hurdle before coming a member of the military – basic training. This episode examines the physical and psychological tests and training that occur in basic training. The training that takes civilians and molds them into the warriors of the future!
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Combat Forces - 112 Combat Fitness
Combat requires that soldiers be tough, capable of strength and good cardio-vascular endurance. Combat fitness is the specialized training that is given to soldiers to help them survive. We learn why this is important and how this training is even adapted for civilians.
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Combat Forces - 113 Best Ranger Compe...
Rangers are an elite light infantry whose sole purpose is to seek out and destroy the enemy. Each year, the US Army Ranger School holds a competition. A competition to find the best Ranger team in the army. Considered by many to be the ultimate Army Olympics, this intense 3 day event test the bes...
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Combat Forces - 114 Infantry Fighting...
Bullets, shrapnel, and IEDs, all are dangers for Infantry. Modern military forces have designed a new generation of armor to help protect soldiers from the dangers of battle – Infantry Fighting Vehicles. This fascinating episode examines the progress of technology since the Second World War that ...
