Basic Training: America's Proving Ground

TV-PG2003

Documentary

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines - Explore the history and process of joining America's fighting forces. From the frost of Valley Forge to the dizzying heat of California's desert, go step-by-step through the trials and pride of Basic Training.

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Production

Digital Ranch Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 15, 2003

Last Aired

October 15, 2003

Created By

Tom Jennings

Seasons & Episodes

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Season

E1

Basic Training: America's Proving Ground

Air date: 2003-10-15

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines — Explore the history and process of joining America's fighting forces. From the frost of Valley Forge to the dizzying heat of California's desert, go step-by-step through the trials and pride of Basic Training.

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