The film’s official start time was August 2003. In May of the same year, Thomas Jane began to receive eight weeks of comprehensive military training formulated by former SEAL members.
In weapon training, Jane must first learn to be proficient in the use of the Coulter 1911 pistol, which is the standard equipment of the law enforcement agency, followed by the M-16 and M-4 automatic rifles. The final project includes the use of grenade launchers. Hand combat and knife weapon technology. Jane must be familiar with the technique in a very short time.
In physical training, Jane not only has to be more powerful and muscular, but also has flexibility and endurance. Jane’s physical fitness training includes cardiopulmonary fitness training and strength training. Cardiopulmonary training started 3 or 4 times a week for 45 minutes each time, and then developed 5 or 6 times a week, each time for one to two hours. The training consists of weight lifting and body training, each lasting 90 minutes, sometimes twice a day.
