ME-28(BCT)

English	中文含义
BCT(Basic Cadet Training)	新训
firsties/seniors	新学员
juniors/2-Degrees	大二学员
In-processing Day	入学日
whiz	专家，能手
Direct Entries	直接进入的学员
smattering	一点的，少量的
barrage	猛烈攻击，齐射式攻击，（语言）像连珠炮式猛攻
Seven Basic Responses	(新生的)七句话标准回答
Cadre	干部
military protocol	军事规约
strenuous	奋发的；艰苦的
encampment	营地
stamina	耐力，持久力，毅力
grueling	紧张的，极度疲劳的
assault	攻击
culminate	达到顶峰
small-unit tactics	小单位战术
firearm	轻武器
soar plane(glider)	滑翔机
Acceptance Day	授衔日
Honor Code	溶于制度
trophy	奖杯，纪念品
Commander-in-Chief	总司令
wing	（美）空军联队
badge	徽章
Terrazzo	水磨石广场
first boots in-last boots out	第一个进，最后一个出
upperclassman	美国高年级学生
ordeal	磨难，严峻考验
rite	仪式
dodge	躲避
sergeant	军士，中士
gear	(士兵的)衣服和装备
barrack	兵营
formation	编队，队形
grenade	手榴弹
ammo(ammunition)	弹药
bunker	掩体
sniper	狙击手
cover	掩护

Seven Basic Responses:

• Yes, Sir/Ma’am.
• No, Sir/Ma’am.
• No Excuse, Sir/Ma’am.
• Sir/Ma’am, may I ask a question?
• Sir/Ma’am, may I make a statement?
• Sir/Ma’am, I do not know.
• Sir/Ma’am, I do not understand.

BCT

Task1: Q&A

1. How long will the basic cadet training last?
   BCT occurs during a six-week period before actual classes begin for a freshman’s first year.
2. What are the backgrounds of the new cadets?
   Some of them have already attended a year at the Academy’s Prep-School to help them ready academically. A smattering had already enlisted in the Air Force and spent time as Airmen on active duty. But most are “Direct Entries”.
3. What are the training subjects in BCT 1?
   The training subjects in BCT 1 are early morning wake-ups, memorizing names, learning military protocol, honor lessons, Air Force heritage, learning to eat meals at attention and prepare for room inspection.
4. What are the training subjects in BCT 2?
   The training subjects in BCT 2 are weapons training, field training and developing stamina.
5. What will new cadets do on the “Reception Day”?
   The basic cadets are awarded their fourth-class shoulder boards to recognize completing BCT and to signify their acceptance into the cadet wing.
6. When will the freshman restrictions be lifted from the new cadets?
   After they prove themselves through three days of “Recogition”

Task2: Translation

1. 新学员刚刚入校，强烈的文化冲击让他们不断问自己是否能坚持下去。
   The freshmen have just arrived, fresh off the bus and in total culture shock, making them keeping asking themselves whether they can insist on or not.
2. 少数新学员已经入伍，成为现役空军士兵。
   A smattering had already enlisted in the Air Force and spent time as Airmen on active duty.
3. 新学员在新训期间将经历身体，心理和情感上的各种挑战。
   BCT will challenge new cadets physically, mentally and emotionally.
4. 作为高年级学员，他的“第一个进，最后一个出”的做法明确了上级必须关心下级这个原则
   His “first boots in-last boots out” drives home the lesson of caring about those you lead.
5. 在新训的最后，新学员被授予肩章，进行宣誓，这标志着他们正式成为学员联队的一员。
   The basic cadets are awarded their fourth-class shoulder boards to recognize completing BCT and to signify their acceptance into the cadet wing.
6. Basic cadets stay in Jacks Valley will involve many activities, which will push them to their physical limits and build within them self-confidence and confidence in their classmates. They’ll also become familiar with small-unit tactics and firearms. After a challenging and rewarding experience in Jacks Valley, BCT trainging concludes back in the cadet area.
   新学员待在Jacks Valley会参与很多事情，将他们推到自己的体能极限并增强他们的自信和同学间的信心。他们会熟悉小单位战术和轻武器。在Jacks Valley有了有挑战性和奖励性的经历后,新训会回到学员区。