More than 10,000 athletes from over 100 countries will compete next week in the 7th World Military Games at Wuhan, central China. The military pentathlon is the most challenging competitive event organized by the International Military Sports Council (CISM). It requires mastery of a range of skills for five events, which exemplifies the basic elements of actual combat situations. They include shooting, an obstacle run, obstacle swimming, throwing, and cross-country running.