eli5: what does the US military or soldiers do when not at war?

Question

I always wonder what it means for enlisted soldiers

In: Other

Answer 1

Train and practice on individual and collective skills

Attend specialized schools like airborne, ranger, air assault, etc etc

Go to NTC or JRTC to practice going to war

Do physical fitness

Maintain equipment and vehicles

Do boring mandatory trainings on topics like counterintelligence or not marrying a stripper