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In a bold move to assert her resolve, Lieutenant O'Neal cuts off her hair and moves into shared quarters with her male peers. This decision sparks discomfort among the men, highlighting the underlying tensions present in a male-dominated program. Nevertheless, her resilience and refusal to give in to gender stereotypes gradually earn her respect.
As the grueling challenges continue, news of her success begins to leak to the media, dubbing her "GI Jane." Her rise amid adversity prompts further scrutiny and creates a growing sense of urgency among Navy officials, who hope to see her fail in the upcoming survival exercise, known as SEER—an intensely realistic training simulating capture.