During White Phase of Basic Training, Trainees are exposed to their second Field Training Exercise (FTX) 'The Anvil'. This 48-hour #FTX challenges Trainees' proficiency in all Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills they've learned during their transition from civilian to U.S. Army Soldier, their physical conditioning with a 7.5-mile road march, Land Navigation, and basic squad tactics such as React to Contact, Buddy Team Movement, and Establishing a Patrol Base. | U.S. Army Center for Initial Military

News 13 reporter Ryan Grimes continues to report from the U.S. Army's 'Arctic Anvil' training exercise at the Donnelly Training Area and Yukon Training Area near Fort Greely. Moving the military vehicles can become a massive exercise in itself as Ryan reports in the next installment of our series. www.tvtv.com | CBS News 13

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Before they train Army recruits at basic training, drill sergeants must graduate from the nine-week United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy. Insider spent a week at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina, to see what it takes to become a drill sergeant. The Drill Sergeant Academy has adopted a new strategy where the old days of breaking down recruits with yelling and push-ups have been replaced with a more collaborative and respectful tone. Drill sergeant candidates are taught how to effecti