The cadets approached the Field Movement Training with lighthearted attitudes.

“It’s just a three-day no-sleep mobility drill—how hard could it be?” some joked.
In fact, some even thought of it as an opportunity to escape the grueling Martial Drill Hall routines.

“Ah, it’s already summer.”
“The air outside the academy…”
“So refreshing…”

But as always, reality has a way of betraying expectations. Dreams are easily romanticized, but reality is often harsh and unrelenting.

“It’s hot…”
“…”
“…”

By the time the hour of Chuk (2 a.m.) rolled around, the chatter had completely died down.

While …