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Drill Sergeant – A military instructor who trains new recruits. (The drill sergeant shouted orders to the trainees.)
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Discipline – Following strict rules and routines. (Military training teaches discipline and responsibility.)
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Physical Fitness – A state of being physically healthy and strong. (Recruits must pass a physical fitness test.)
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Endurance – The ability to keep going for a long time. (Running every morning helps build endurance.)
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Obedience – Following orders and instructions. (Soldiers must show complete obedience to their leaders.)
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Reveille – A morning wake-up signal in the military. (Reveille is played at 5:30 AM every day.)
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Barracks – Buildings where soldiers live. (The recruits cleaned their barracks every morning.)
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Mess Hall – A place where soldiers eat meals. (Everyone gathered in the mess hall for lunch.)
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Marching – Walking in a formal, disciplined way. (Recruits practice marching in formation.)
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Cadence – A rhythm used when marching or chanting. (The drill sergeant called the cadence.)
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Salute – A formal gesture of respect. (Soldiers salute their officers.)
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Squad – A small group of soldiers working together. (Each squad must complete the obstacle course.)
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Drills – Repeated exercises for training. (Recruits do weapon drills every day.)
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Boot Camp – Initial military training for new recruits. (Boot camp lasts for several weeks.)
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Graduation – Completion of a course or training. (After boot camp, they attend the graduation ceremony.)