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. 6, 2026
He did his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, and served for over six years, including a year at Camp Carroll in South Korea.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 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
The military has basic training programs on how to save, budget and invest, but word-of-mouth is often a favored adviser.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 1, 2025
I’m looking at this experience as if it was basic training.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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