During Red Phase of Basic Training, Trainees are exposed to the Confidence Course. This event challenges them to build confidence in themselves and work as a cohesive team to accomplish tasks that they wouldn't be able to complete alone. Throughout their time in Initial Military Training, Trainees will be forced to create cohesive teams to help them overcome the obstacles they face. Their first major obstacle is their Field Training Exercise, #FTX, the Hammer in Week 3. | U.S. Army Center for In