Basically Tougher By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service An Air Force trainee pulls himself along an over water obstacle at the Lackland Air Force Base confidence course.
All military trainees know the event, though by different names.
Valerie J. Solomon, assistant NCO in charge of the course. Recruits used to run the course only once, but as part of the Air Force's effort to toughen basic, trainees get the pleasure of doing it twice. They also do better the second time, so they seem to build more confidence in their abilities. The course also encourages team-building, as the recruits waiting to tackle an obstacle cheer for their flightmates. Recruits climb over, under and around obstacles.