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Learn about the service branch PT tests and see how we measure up

• Army

• Marine

• Navy

• Air Force

• Space Force

• Coast Guard

Fall 2025 Activities

Learn about drill and ceremony

🪖 Drill

• Purpose: Teaches individuals to respond instantly and precisely to commands.

• Movements: Includes marching, saluting, turning, and forming ranks.

• Training: Repetition builds muscle memory and sharpens attention to detail.

• Effect: Transforms individuals into a cohesive, synchronized unit.

🎖️ Ceremony

• Purpose: Honors traditions, individuals, and significant events.

• Examples: Flag raisings, parades, inspections, and change-of-command rituals.

• Tone: Formal and symbolic, often steeped in protocol and reverence.

• Impact: Builds morale, pride, and a shared sense of identity.

Learn about SAR

🧭 Core Search and Rescue Skills

• Navigation & Mapping: Proficiency with GPS, maps, and compasses to track and locate missing persons.

• First Aid & Medical Response: Wilderness First Responder or EMT-level training to stabilize victims.

• Communication: Use of radios, satellite phones, and signal protocols for coordination.

• Incident Command System (ICS): Understanding of emergency management structures for organized response.

• Search Techniques: Grid searches, line searches, and clue awareness to detect signs of life or movement.

• Survival Skills: Ability to operate safely in harsh conditions—cold, heat, altitude, or remote terrain.