We will not lose war fighters because we failed to train or equip them or resource them. Shame on us. If we do train like your warriors, lives depend on it because they do. To that point, Basic Training is being restored to what it should be, scary, tough and disciplined. We're empowering drill sergeants to instill healthy fear in new recruits, ensuring that future warfighters are forged. Yes, they can shark attack, they can toss bunks, they can swear, and yes, they can put their hands on recruits. (40:52–40:58)
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Asserts that basic military training is being reformed to be more rigorous and disciplined.
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