LEARNING TO FLY — TRAINING PROGRESSION

[ENTRY T5: LEARNING TO FLY — TRAINING PROGRESSION]

Phase 1: Ground Training (Weeks 1-2)

• Wear unloaded gear to build strength

• Practice anchor aiming on stationary targets

• Learn maintenance protocols

• Physical conditioning (running, climbing, core strength)

Phase 2: Tree Training (Weeks 3-6)

• Low-altitude swings between trees

• Basic anchor transitions

• Speed control and braking

• Injury Rate: 15% (sprains, breaks, bruises)

Phase 3: Forest Navigation (Weeks 7-10)

• Full-speed forest traversal

• Group formation flying

• Obstacle avoidance

• Injury Rate: 25% (concussions, broken bones, one death per class on average)

Phase 4: Urban Training (Weeks 11-14)

• Building-to-building navigation

• Tight-corner maneuvering

• Simulated Titan combat with dummies

• Injury Rate: 20% (falls, collisions, gear malfunctions)

Phase 5: Live Combat Drills (Weeks 15-16)

• Engaged Titans (heavily restrained)

• Coordinated squad attacks

• Emergency procedures

• Injury Rate: 30% (Titan encounters always dangerous, even in training)

Graduation Requirement:
Successfully "kill" three training dummies in under two minutes while maintaining formation.

Training Instructor's Note:
"The ones who graduate aren't the strongest or fastest. They're the ones who don't panic. Panic kills. Calm survives."
— Keith Shadis