The Reception: A Glimpse into the World of Military Academies B2 [ C ] a formal party at which important people are welcomed: The president gave a reception for the visiting heads of state. The reception at military academies, inter-services selection board (ISSB), new entrants in the armed forces, psychological and physical stress, reflexes under pressure, uniformed staff, physical training exercises, mental and physical challenges, bonds formed in the academy, lessons learned … Continue reading The Reception 1983: A Glimpse into the World of Military Academies