Mar 10, 2017 7:00 AM

Gallery: What Happens When Desk Jockeys Go to Military Boot Camp

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A drill sergeant yells at the new recruits.
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Men carry a “misery log” weighing 150 pounds. The log represents the weight of a lost soldier.

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A military veteran addresses employees at USAA’s Zero Day PT.
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An employee salutes a cadre.

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An instructor walks through a line of employees.
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Buses transport employees to a football field for drill exercises.

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A drill sergeant yells at employees falling behind.
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Employees hold an uncomfortable pose during a drill.

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Employees line up at a parking garage at USAA’s San Antonio campus.
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Employees link arms for sit-ups. They have to perform the exercises in perfect unison.

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Sweat beads on the face of an employee as he holds a squat.
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A 1.5 mile-run finishes the simulation of day one of basic training.

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Active duty military members salute the American flag at the conclusion of the Zero Day PT.

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