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| | Tyler Morning Telegraph - SOLDIERS, SAILORS GRADUATE, COMPLETE BASIC TRAINING (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) |
 | | During the eight weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. |
 | | Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. |
 | | During the eight-week program, the recruits completed training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. |
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