Basic Warrior Training

Ryan and Beaureguard had white sand and dirt from the soles of their boots to the roots of their hair. Grime was packed underneath their fingernails and their cammies were torn from the barbed wire. Regardless of appearance, the recruits pressed on.

Beauregard’s cammies and body were cringing from the course, but he knew he couldn’t mess up or he would be doing it again.

“This recruit did what he was told the first time,” Beaureguard said. “This recruit went through the first time.”

Even Beaureguard had difficulties with the course though.

“Low-crawling through the sand was hard,” Beaureguard said. “This recruit also got his cammies stuck on the wire a few times.”

However, he managed to carry on.

“I kept thinking what it would be like in a real combat environment with rounds flying overhead,” he added. “After that, the course was cut and dry.”

Ryan didn’t have such an easy time with the course, but he didn’t quit.

“I pushed myself further than ever before,” Ryan said. “I thought about what I would have to do if I was in combat. I wanted to be prepared if this ever became a reality. Now I know if I was in a real-life situation like this, I could push myself.”

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