What phase follows the reconditioning phase for Soldiers once they regain fitness?

The toughening or sustaining phase follows the reconditioning phase for Soldiers who have regained their fitness. This phase focuses on maintaining and improving the physical conditioning achieved during reconditioning. It is designed to build on the foundations of fitness, enabling Soldiers to enhance their strength, endurance, and overall performance necessary for their roles.

This phase emphasizes gradual progression in training intensity and complexity to ensure Soldiers are prepared for the demands of operational duty and combat readiness. By continuing structured workouts and exercises, the training remains effective and supports the long-term maintenance of physical well-being.

The other options do not correctly follow the reconditioning phase. Basic training is typically for new recruits, deployment preparation occurs later and focuses on the specific needs for deployment, while advanced tactical training is often an element of training that Soldiers undergo after establishing a strong fitness foundation.