The Endurance Needed To Complete The 'Sea Trials'

Captain's log: One team does sit-ups as a team while a heavy log sits on their stomach. The test forces them to work as a team

Through Hell And High Water: Inside The Gruelling Endurance Tests That Make Sure Student Naval Officers Are Ship-Shape -- The Daily Mail

Most students may end their first year of university with a few exams - and perhaps an alcoholic drink or two.

But things are a little different for those studying at the United States Naval Academy.

They must endure 14-hours of physical fitness and problem solving tests - known as Sea Trials - before they can move on.

The exercise in Maryland, is the culmination of 12 months of training and are designed to test the young students' physical endurance and teamwork skills.

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My Comment: I suspect that when these student naval officers have completed their 'Sea Trials' .... pride and a sense of accomplishment will define how they feel.