Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back (R) waves as he visits a boot camp of the Army in Imsil, North Jeolla Province, southwestern South Korea, on Nov. 20, 2025, in this photo provided by the ministry. (PHOTO ...

Boot camp, or military recruit training, is a rite of passage for all enlisted soldiers, guardsmen, sailors, Marines, airmen, and coasties. The main goals of boot camp are to prepare recruits for the ...