Naval Education and Training Command: Warrior Toughness

Every U.S. Navy Sailor, enlisted or officer, could face life-threatening situations from combat or casualty. Each and every one needs to have the ability to persevere and perform under both immediate danger and long-term stress, both on the job and at home.

Warrior Toughness (WT) is a holistic human performance skillset that enhances the toughness of our Sailors with a focus on the pursuit of peak performance. The system emphasizes coequal development of toughness in the mind, body, and soul. WT combines performance psychology skills with character development, and teaches the Warrior Mindset, whose concepts were initially developed by members of the Naval Special Warfare community.

Designed to increase the Navy’s warfighting capabilities, WT is an enabler of the Culture of Excellence as part of the first line of effort – Developing a Lethal Warfighting Force. In place at Recruit Training Command since October 2018, the curriculum is now incorporated across all Navy accessions at Officer Training Command Newport, the United States Naval Academy and the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps. WT will improve the performance of Sailors under stress and throughout their everyday lives, building lethal warfighters ready for the next mission.

Video by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Young

Challenge Accepted: An Inside Look at the New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy

New Jersey National Guard

May 12, 2014 | 3:16

Join us as we follow several cadets from Class #40 in the New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Academy as they rise to the challenge of completing their New Jersey High School Diploma at the NJYCA's military style academy.
Episode 1: Acclimation Phase:
Included in the Residential Phase is a two-week Pre-ChalleNGe probationary period during which applicants are assessed to determine their potential for successfully completing the program. During this initial phase, applicants have an opportunity to adjust to the physical, mental, and social discipline of the program. The focus is on teamwork, close order drill, code of conduct, leadership and followership practicum, and physical fitness training. For those applicants who successfully complete this phase, they earn the distinction of becoming a full-fledged cadet. Over 90% of these cadets will successfully complete the program.
Every two weeks you can expect a new glimpse into the daily lives of your cadets as they progress through the program

Produced & Edited by SSG Nicholas Young - NJDMAVA Public Affairs Office
Contains music used with permission under creative commons license
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