Did Roman soldiers have to go through "boot camp" after enlisting? Was it similar to boot camp in the American military today?

by confessionberry
Anastik

/u/celebreth gave a really good answer around a year ago that might be of some interest:

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1d3kk0/what_were_roman_legion_training_camps_like_did/