basic training
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However, the government rewards Asian Games champions and Olympic medal-winners of any colour with a service exemption bar basic training, which lasts less than a month.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Despite having been in basic training only eight months, he knew what that meant, and dove for the floor.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
They spent four months in basic training and then were sent to the front in Karen state - one night, on their way to get washed, they decided to make a run for it.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
He joined the California National Guard and met a bunkmate in basic training who worked in the mailroom at Revue Studios, which was owned by MCA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
He signed on for three years and was sent for basic training to Fort Ord, California.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
