When Bob Teather enrolled at the RCMP's Training Academy in Regina, Saskatchewan, along with 31 other confused souls, he had no idea what he was getting into. He found himself suddenly bald, intimidated, and bruised, undergoing a six-month regimen whose techniques have long been shrouded in secrecy. His story brings readers close to six young men who embody the essence of Canada and sheds light on what Basic Training is all about.