Student Military Service

You: We had military training in july this summer in Changping. For 15 days we stayed in a barracks and underwent military training. Day in and day out we had to get up at 5 o'clock in the morning, and then we went for a run or a walk.

David: Did you get to shoot any guns?

You: That's right.

David: That's dangerous.

You: No, in fact, military training is interesting. We learned many things. Everyday we would make our beds and clean our rooms by military standards. We also ran, marched, sang songs, and finally shot guns. Milirary training is difficult yet fun.

David: Sounds like fun.

You: How about it in Ameriva? Do the students have military training also?

David: In the United States, there is no mandatory military training, but many young Americans voluntarily register with the military. Some students register after graduating from high school. The military can give the students leadership training as well as scholarships for college when they leave.