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200945 min0documentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Combat School

200945 min0documentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Real soldiers undergo rigorous physical challenges and tactical simulations as they prepare for deployment to Afghanistan in one of the most intense military training programs in U.S. history.

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Real soldiers undergo rigorous physical challenges and tactical simulations as they prepare for deployment to Afghanistan in one of the most intense military training programs in U.S. history.

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Soldiers prepare for deployment to Afghanistan at a military training facility in the United States. They undergo rigorous physical challenges and tactical simulations designed to replicate combat conditions. The documentary captures their experiences as they transition from training to the battlefield. It presents the mental and physical demands of military life. Camaraderie among the troops is evident as they face the challenges of preparation. The series offers a direct look at the realities of combat training in U.S. history.

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