Raw recruits (7)

I believe the answer is:
rookies
(Other definitions for rookies that I've seen before include "Novices in American army" , "New recruits as in army" , "trainees" , "Ok, I rose awkwardly with the recruits" , "Raw beginners" .)
I believe the answer is:
rookies
(Other definitions for rookies that I've seen before include "Novices in American army" , "New recruits as in army" , "trainees" , "Ok, I rose awkwardly with the recruits" , "Raw beginners" .)