: The motto encapsulates the school's high-pressure environment where students are expected to not just win, but to excel so far beyond their peers that they stand alone at the top.
The "Hardship" march. 20 kilometers with full pack through freezing rain. Cadets are not allowed to sing or chant. Silence is mandatory to hear the breathing of the person behind you. The final checkpoint marker reads simply: "Per Aspera." tracen academy motto full