US Army Training Center - Yearbook (Fort Bragg, NC)

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Airborne Orientation During the first few days of basic training the new soldier is given an airborne show. Usually performed by the U.S. Q . Army Parachute Team fThe Golden Knightsj, the trainees ' are introduced to airborne training and offered an oppor- ll! tunity to qualify for jump school after completion of basic. Whether they sign up for airborne or not, the show is a N v 5 fitting introduction to Fort Bragg, Home of the Airbornef' i a X y

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lfffZ'?7,,, Free Time When the last boot has been shined, the barracks squared away and no training is left to be done--then comes the golden hours. This is the time for a trainee to take his family to the picnic area on a Sunday afternoon, visit a unit entertainment center, have a coke and a hamburger at the snack bar or just stay in and Write a letter home. Free time comes few and far hetweenw during a busy eight week training schedule-but every moment is pure pleasure.