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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Example Sentences

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

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

Before production could even begin, the cast had to dive into basic training drills that mirrored what their characters would experience.

From Los Angeles Times

Where basic training stories like this usually involve a cocky or spoiled character learning a lesson about humbleness and teamwork, Cam is coming from a place of insecurity and fear.

From Los Angeles Times

He says a week of basic training followed, during which he was shown how to handle an automatic rifle.

From BBC