During White Phase of Basic Training, Trainees are exposed to their second Field Training Exercise (FTX) 'The Anvil'. This 48-hour #FTX challenges Trainees' proficiency in all Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills they've learned during their transition from civilian to U.S. Army Soldier, their physical conditioning with a 7.5-mile road march, Land Navigation, and basic squad tactics such as React to Contact, Buddy Team Movement, and Establishing a Patrol Base. | U.S. Army Center for Initial Military