Changes are made to prepare for #CST2021 to happen in person
The COVID-19 virus has caused many organizations to change the way they have been doing business, and Cadet Command has also had to make adjustments on how it does business to continue to ensure Cadets are well-trained and ready for their future roles as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. Read More
The first regiment of Cadets arrive to Fort Knox for #CST2021
As #CST2021 continues, Cadets go through the Land Navigation training
On June 10th, 2021, First Regiment Cadets arrived at the Land Navigation (Land Nav) site, ready and prepared to tackle the Day Land Nav course at Fort Knox, Ky. Read More
CREating a way forward: COVID Recovery Element And Cadet Reintegration Plan
Despite an unprecedented past year and a half, Cadet Summer Training (CST) is well underway training future U.S. Army officers.
COVID-19 precautions have been put into place such as requiring Cadets to wear masks for a 10-day monitoring period. Cadets will also be tested upon their arrival to Fort Knox. Before exiting the 10-day monitoring period, pool testing methods are used. Pool testing is a method that tests various Cadets from groups composed of the people that interact most closely together. If a certain group has multiple people testing positive then more testing will be done. Read More
From Jamaica To Fort Knox: On Track To Becoming A Human Resources Officer
“I can’t see myself doing anything else,” said Cadet Sabiel Anderson. He always knew that he was supposed to be a part of the military.
He was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, and watched his parents serve in the Jamaica Defence Force. Read More
Centers of Influence visit #CST2021
Representatives of universities and institutions from across the United States participated in the COI Visit (Centers of Influence) to learn about Cadet Summer Training.
With a little family support, Cadet Caitlin Dobbins makes it through the rappel training
The first regiment of Basic Camp Cadets arrive
From Oahu To Officer Training: Familiar Faces At Fort Knox
Cadet Summer Training (CST) is often a chance for Cadets to broaden their horizons and meet new people from all walks of life. For Cadets Travaughn Gordon and Evelyn Garcia, CST was an opportunity to catch up on old times.
The pair had previously been stationed together at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii in 2014 and had served together for several years before joining Army ROTC. Read More
3rd Regiment, Field Training Exercise
Refit Day: Singing In The Shower
4th Regiment Cadets were seen emerging from deep in the woods for refit day on the morning of July 5, 2021, in Fort Knox, Ky. Refit serves as a break day for Cadets completing their Field Training Exercise (FTX). Cadets are able to wash their uniforms, hang out in air-conditioned tents, and spend some time out of the field. Read More
Advanced Camp Is No Match For A Military Institute Cadet
Advanced Camp at Cadet Summer Training on Fort Knox, Ky is a rigorous 37-day camp full of complex and challenging training events, designed to assess a Cadet’s ability to demonstrate proficiency in basic officer leadership tasks. Having any prior knowledge or experience would be most advantageous to have in this stressful training environment. Read More
Religious Services in the Field
The 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp Land Navigation video was posted to Facebook
Over 1,000,000 views! “Yay!” ?
Field Leader Reaction Course
Leveling Up: Engagement Skills Training
9th Regiment Advanced Camp Cadets, especially those who love video games, showed off their marksmanship skills during Engagement Skills Training (EST) on July 16, 2021. Much like immediate feedback from a gaming system, EST connects the virtual world to real world experiences. Read More
5th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadet’s marks the halfway point of the summer
General Funk visits 8th Regiment, Advanced Camp
Fear Factor
Fear helps drive our lives. It helps us navigate the world by choosing what we will do and what we won’t do. The most common fears in the world are probably familiar to us all: acrophobia, fear of heights, pteromerhanophobia, fear of flying and claustrophobia, fear of enclosed spaces. Read More
Still Standing: Spc. (Ret.) J. P. Lane Visits Fort Knox
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Training
2nd Regiment, FTX Epilogue
USACC Change of Command
Johnny K. Davis becomes Commanding General of United States Army Cadet Command
3rd Regiment, Basic Camp Graduation
An Army Of Change: Transforming Civilians Into Soldiers
Drill Sergeants want you to know it’s not like the movies, at least not anymore.While some things will always stay the same — like respecting authority, physical training and reciting the soldier’s creed — today’s drill sergeants double as powerful change-makers in the U.S. Army, and their job training Army Soldiers is more important than ever. Read More
