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basic training

American  

noun

  1. Military. a period following a person's induction into the armed forces devoted to training in basic military comportment, duties, and combat skills.


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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

One of the big takeaways of the Palisades and Eaton fires is county staff lacked basic training and a clear chain of command.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

For example, thousands of Ukrainian troops have come to Britain since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022 for basic training.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025

He gave her stuffed animals ranks and put them through basic training.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

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