<p>Okay, just curious - I have heard the word “training” several times now. What exactly does training mean? Also, what are the cadres’ “tools of training” that I have heard about? OR, do I not want to know? / :</p>
<p>Training can refer to something as simple as teaching the kids to March or Organize their rooms, but it has a special additional meaning. It can be an effort by the Cadre (mean guys/gals) in blue berets singling out a cadet or squad etc., and trying to motivate their performance. When you see the pictures of three blue berets surrounding a basic and talking loudly...ugh yelling that can be training. It should always have a purpose, and ultimately is designed to get the kids to work as a team, and build the skills they will need to survive the 4dig year.</p>
<p>Sorry forgot about tools = pushups , flutter-kicks, things like that. The idea is never to let someone suffer alone though. If one gets dropped others should join and share the pain. Never lose sight of your wingman.</p>
<p>Sounds great! I have a sixteen year old that needs some of that. ( :</p>
<p>When I taught at the AF Fire Academy we couldn't make AF student do pushups, but the Marine and Army instructors could. I always tried to pair my AF instructors with a Soldier or Marine.</p>
<p>Training almost always means physical exercise with lots and lots of yelling and reciting knowledge. You may also hear it referred to as "getting beat." </p>
<p>Don't freak out if you hear the term from your S/D during the year, upperclassmen are by no means allowed to hit or even touch a basic or freshmen cadet. It's just an expression. The training can be pretty painful. :)</p>
<p>There are times of "my arm is going to fall off!" feelings.</p>
<p>Most training does benefit the basic/cadet. It may be getting them used to physical challenges, helping them work under pressure, or building teamwork.</p>
<p>I know that I work under pressure much better now than I did a year ago. You know that you're getting better when you notice everything the cadre 6 inches from you is yelling, but not let that interfere with whatever you are doing!</p>