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Army reserve and army national guard specific issues and incorporates material in a reorganized format throughout. Feb 08, 2019 immediate family member spouse, parent, guardian, grandparent, brother, or sister or other friends who cultivated the future soldiers interest in joining the army. The booklets are available to download as pdf files. The army combat fitness test handbook this handbook is a compilation of products developed by the center for initial military training in preparation for the armywide implementation. Join the army national guard referral enlistment program army guard career center employer support of the guard and reserve equal opportunity office. Over the years of transition, we are proud to say that this air conditioned facility offers three large exercise rooms, a wide variety of equipment, programs, and a blend of cardiovascular, circuit weight training, and freeweight machines which are available to all levels beginner to advanced. Becoming as fit as the average british soldier by itself is something to be proud of.
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