Ten Weeks (2020): S01E09 – Complete the Mission

Introduction Five Americans go through 10 weeks of basic training, showing their transformation from civilians into soldiers. Outline In the ultimate challenge of Basic Training, the trainees endure a four-day field exercise known as The Forge; it’s 45 miles of marching and 81 hours of sustained combat operations, including crawling as live rounds pass overheard.…

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

In the ultimate challenge of Basic Training, the trainees endure a four-day field exercise known as The Forge; it’s 45 miles of marching and 81 hours of sustained combat operations, including crawling as live rounds pass overheard.

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.