pamper pole n.— «Amid towering trees in a woodland setting was the ropes course area: there was a climbing tower, a pole and cargo netting that looked like something from army training camp. Barclay pointed to the “pamper...
IED petting zoo n.— «A special training ground has been set up at Fort Drum where soldiers headed for Iraq and Afghanistan are being trained how to spot improvised explosive devices blamed for causing most of the casualties suffered by U...
hit and run kit n.— «Within the survival pack is a “hit and run” kit that includes only the bare necessities such as a signaling device, food and medical needs—enough supplies to last a couple of days.» —“Pilots’ training...
brick n.— «Training for a triathlon is often a 7-day a week process, and Baker will often combine disciplines during a training day in what triathletes refer to as a “brick.”» —“Local triathlete to compete against the...
buddy box n.— «Depending on the systems used, a novice pilot can try his or her wings under the tutelage of a more experienced pilot using what is called a “buddy box.” The student’s control box and the instructor’s control box are linked...
basement Betty n.— «In response to “The Chosen One,” which states that Katie Martin “could be perceived as a less-than-likeable, glorified ‘Basement Betty’ without formal training or even a traditional storefront,” I would like to...