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Revealed Extra - Civilian to Soldier

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Reporter Anthony Baxter gets exclusive access to the UK's main army training base for Britain's youngest soldiers. He follows the 16 and 17-year-olds for six weeks as they begin their preparations for life in places like Afghanistan. How do they feel about the idea of going to the front line and firing a weapon for the first time?