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Instructors employ extreme methods, including tear gas exposure and simulated drowning, purposely designed to replicate the chaos of combat. The controversial use of tear gas drew attention when a video emerged showing recruits singing while masked in CS gas—a tactic meant to test endurance and resilience but now under investigation for possible lawfulness violations.
Post-Hell Week: The Fight Continues
Even after surviving Hell Week, the brutality persists. Training shifts to land warfare, weapons, and tactics designed not to be easier but to keep pushing candidates beyond their limits. Many expect a reprieve once Hell Week ends—yet, the challenges continue, often with new injuries, exhaustion, and psychological stress.