basic training
Americannoun
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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 says a week of basic training followed, during which he was shown how to handle an automatic rifle.
From BBC • Sep. 19, 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
Once a dog and foster are paired, the team guides the foster in creating a calm, structured environment in which the dog can relax, then introduces some basic training and socialization.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025
It was the first time he had been armed since basic training.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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