Simple efforts like shaving and personal hygiene become daily challenges. It always comes down to the individuals of the participating units who determine the outcome. Good preparation, motivation and well conceived plans can make a huge difference. Those not willing to accept the rigors of realism in modern warfare are soon identified. Those individuals either adapt or leave.
Some units actually cherish the experience.
Survival is the key to success in any battle. At NTC, the soldiers must not only survive the environment, but endure modern tactics. Americans who are normally comfortable with air conditioning, television and computer games quickly learn the old fashioned lessons of soldiers and Cavalry from centuries gone by. Click here to read one soldiers personal account.