OVERCOMING OBSTACLES U.S. Army recruits make their way through an obstacle during the confidence course portion of basic military training at Fort Jackson, S.C., Sept. 20, 2006. The overall purpose of basic training is to transform young American volunteers into disciplined, motivated, physically fit soldiers. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.14 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 220548-T-ORL51-609.jpg Photo Gallery