Ten Weeks (2020): S01E05 – This We’ll Defend

Introduction Five Americans go through 10 weeks of basic training, showing their transformation from civilians into soldiers. Outline The trainees return from holiday break to news of an Iranian missile strike on a US base; while they come to grips with the possibility of going to war overseas, one trainee must qualify on the rifle…

Andrew Marshall

22/01/2025

1–2 minutes

Basic Training, Military Documentary, US Army

Introduction

Five Americans go through 10 weeks of basic training, showing their transformation from civilians into soldiers.

Outline

The trainees return from holiday break to news of an Iranian missile strike on a US base; while they come to grips with the possibility of going to war overseas, one trainee must qualify on the rifle range to avoid being sent back to day one.

Ten Weeks Series

You can find an overview and episode guide for Ten Weeks here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 02 November 2020
Running Time: 60 minutes (per episode).
Rating: TV-PG.
Country: US.
Language: English.