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The 'Road to Heaven,' one of Taiwan's most brutal military training events

Alex LockieFeb 19, 2016, 00:22 IST

Nicky Loh / Reuters

Taiwan's marine corps' "Road to Heaven," is the final stage of a grueling 10-week amphibious training program. In order to become "frogmen," candidates must crawl 164 feet over jagged, porous, coral rocks in a pair of shorts.

In the slides below, see what these recruits go through to earn their place among Taiwan's elite troops.