basic training

basic training

n. The initial period of training of a recruit in the armed forces.

ba′sic train′ing

n. a period following induction into the armed forces during which a recruit learns military basics. [1940–45]

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basic training - the initial period of training for new military personnel; involves intense physical activity and behavioral disciplinemilitary training - training soldiers in military proceduresarmed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"