Any ideas for an "Army" birthday party?

My son has commissioned me for an Army party for his 7th birthday in January. Since it will be in the dead of winter and we have limited indoor space, I'm at a loss for ideas! I've decided to divide the party into "basic training" and a "mission". The mission part I have down, but the basic training is causing me sleepless nights. I'd like to set up an obstacle course in the basement, but beyond a crawl-through tunnel and a mini trampoline, I'm stumped. Anyone have any good ideas for a safe, indoor obstacle course?

Answer:
Instead of "Happy Birthday" we did a "cadence"
"I don't know, but I't's been said (repeat) Someone's face is getting red (repeat), I don't know but I've been told (repeat) Someone here is gettin old (repeat) Sound off (Happy) Sound off (Birthday), Sound off (Happy Birthday!). "
For obstacle, Set up a low balance beam too (concrete blocks and a 2x4 will work), also, they can run through pool inner tubes if you don't have tires.
We had kids come in camoflage and painted their faces.
I put "party food" in square boxes that I spray painted army green and marked "rations" with a permanant marker.
This was a really fun party for us when my son was 6.
Don't stress too much, remember the kids will provide their own entertainment! Relax and have fun--boys are great!
maybe have them crawl under something low, like a table or chair. how about climbing up a small step ladder or stool? have them do jumping jacks and a few lil push ups too. some summersalts? cartwheels? that's what i did for my lil bro.
boxes and hoops maybe some tires too ... sorry i hoped i helped you!

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