
CONFIDENCE COURSE – A U.S. Army soldier pulls her way to the top of the slide to victory obstacle during the confidence course phase of basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C., Aug. 8, 2006. Basic combat training consists of nine weeks of training designed to hone skills and teach new skills as well as optimize physical and mental performance. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Desiree N. Palacios