Call for Fire, call for leaders
FORT KNOX, Ky.—Cadets of 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp, were further conditioned in their future leader training in the Call for Fire Trainer on June 18. “Call for Fire Trainer is used to test and teach Army ROTC...
Leadership shines in FLRC
FORT KNOX, Ky.—4th Regiment Advanced Camp Cadets were on the Fort Knox instillation for three days before their leadership skills were put to the test on Monday during the Field Leadership Reaction Course (FLRC)....
Motivation is key in weapons qualification
FORT KNOX, Ky.—Cadets of 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp took on their weapons qualification July 3 at George Blair range. “What’s required of Cadets is discipline and the fundamentals of shooting such as the firing...
Cadets get an early start for fitness
FORT KNOX, Ky.—Cadets of 4th Regiment, Basic Camp, put their physical fitness skills to the test bright and early during the Army Physical Fitness Test July 2. “To be honest, it’s tough, but its nice having the...
“Cover me”, Cadets get down with tactics
FORT KNOX, Ky.—Cadets of 1st Regiment, Basic Camp, were introduced to new tactics on Tuesday, June 12, at the Christensen Range, Fort Knox, Ky. The training focused on small unit tactics. The training was broken...
Cadets unveil the meaning of CAPE
FORT KNOX, Ky.—Basic Camp Cadets learned the importance of the Center of the Army Profession and Ethics (CAPE) Sunday afternoon, June 11. Cadets were briefed in a classroom setting on the values of trust, morals...
Different backgrounds, same values
FORT KNOX, Ky.—Cadets of 4th Regiment, Basic Camp, Alpha Company, were instilled with the seven key Army values June 18, taking a break from the heat with some indoor training. Sergeant Victor Jimenez, originally...
Army History shaping Cadets’ minds
FORT KNOX, Ky.—History is defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary as the whole series of past events connected with someone or something. Cadets of 6th Regiment, Basic Camp, learned July 8 that there is much depth to...
“Be ready,” 2nd Regiment Basic Camp
FORT KNOX, Ky.—Cadets of 2nd Regiment, Basic Camp, became more than just Cadets on Saturday, July 1; they became Basic Camp graduates. “It’s a big relief.” said Cadet graduate Logan Berghoefer, Pacific Lutheran...
Cadets zip down the line to leadership
FORT KNOX, Ky.—Cadets of 5th Regiment, Advanced Camp, zipped, shimmied and built their ways to becoming future leaders at the Alex Field Leader Reaction Course. “We work in squad-based teams and we are conducting a...
Small in stature, mighty in force
FORT KNOX, Ky.—Cadets of Advanced Camp, 5th Regiment, built leadership skills, June 16, at Alex Field Leadership Reaction Course. “We are still in the getting-to-know-you process, so we are trying to work together...
Cadets go on for MILES
FORT KNOX, Ky.—On Saturday, June 9, Cadets were issued their Multiple Laser Integrated Engagement System (MILES) gear to gain combat and mission experience in the Army’s learning-geared version of laser tag. “The...
Charlie Company shows CBRN who’s boss
FORT KNOX, Ky.—Advanced Camp 2nd Regiment’s Charlie Company took on the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) chamber on Friday, June 9. “The propose of the training today is to give the future...
Cadets defend war-torn country
FORT KNOX, Ky,–Squad situational tactical exercises (STX) bring teams together to develop problem solving skills and gain real-life experience through scenario training involving Atropia, a mock city setting....
Basic Camp 3rd regiment arrives, Cadets anxious to begin training
FORT KNOX, Ky.—Cadets in the 3rd regiment of Basic Camp arrived to Building 5919 eager to begin their training. “I’m really excited for doing the rappelling wall and learning more about basic solider skills.” Said...
“What does leadership mean to you?” Cadets and Cadre share their views
FORT KNOX, Ky.—Basic Camp and Advanced Camp are Cadet Summer Training (CST) programs at Fort Knox designed to instill leadership qualities in all of the Cadets that go though them. As Cadets began arriving for...
Height and weight is the first step to a healthy summer at CST
FORT KNOX, Ky.—Cadet Summer Training (CST) is unlike any other summer camp; as Cadets begin arriving, there are many stations they must undergo before they can begin CST, height and weight being one of the first to...
MED TOC Team prepares for CST medical emergencies
FORT KNOX, Ky.—The Cadet Summer Training (CST) Medical Tactical Operations Center (MED TOC) team works hard seven days a week to ensure the safety of Cadets and Cadre during CST and prepare to address any emergency...