FORT KNOX, Ky. – After returning from days in the field, Cadets from Fourth Regiment, Advanced Camp broke into platoons to prepare for their next round of field exercises on June 29. During the troop leading procedures (TLPs), Cadets gathered to discuss their course of action for their next few days and the importance of decisiveness, personal discipline and aggressiveness in the field. “The point of planning is so that everyone knows where they need to be,” said Platoon Leader Sara Febbo, Clemson University. “It’s not easy but it’s important and necessary.” As Platoon Leader, Cadet Febbo oversees the roles and […]

FORT KNOX, Ky. – In Fort Knox, the sun rises promptly at 6:23 a.m. but for Second Regiment, Advanced Camp, this means that the majority of their 12-mile ruck march will be completed in the dark. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 25, Cadets were woken and instructed to get ready for their longest and farthest ruck march yet. “We’ve conducted a four mile, six mile and eight mile ruck so far, complete with our 35 lb. rucksacks, weapons and helmets,” said Cadet Lerner Sarno, San Diego State University. Accompanying Cadet Sarno was Cadet Leanne Lautzenhiser, Indiana University – Purdue University […]

FORT KNOX, Ky. – Cadets from Fifth Regiment, Advanced Camp strapped on their gas masks and braved the CS chamber on June 24. The purpose of the CS chamber is to build Cadets’ confidence in the defensive equipment they would use in the case of a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attack. For this reason, the exercises preformed in and around the CS chamber are referred to as CBRN. “Confidence here could be the difference between life or death,” said Staff Sergeant Katie Shaw. “Cadets need to know that the equipment issued to them by the government will protect them in […]

FORT KNOX, Ky. – It’s been a long day for First Regiment Advanced Camp. Starting at 3 a.m., Cadets strapped on their 35 lb. rucksack, got into formation and began what would be a 12-mile ruck march. “It was pretty painful,” said Cadet Samantha Basgall, University of Colorado, Boulder. “I feel tired and I’m hurting a little but I feel positive and really relieved that we all made it this far.” Some Cadets were given an extra source of motivation to get them through the 12 miles. In addition to glow sticks given to Cadets to help see in the early […]

FORT KNOX, Ky. – Cadets from First Regiment Basic Camp trudged through murky terrain and put their leadership and communication skills to the test at the field training exercise lanes (FTX) on June 16. With three weeks of Cadet Summer Training under their belts, Cadets were able to apply the various skills they’ve leaned through different exercises, such as the team development course (TDC) and the field leader reaction course (FLRC) in an interactive training environment. “Cadets are given a mission, they’re assigned leadership positions within their squad and they then have to react to different scenarios that we’ve been coaching […]

FORT KNOX, KY. – Cadets from Fourth Regiment Advanced Camp applied their map and mathematics skills while participating in call for fire training on June 13. “Call for fire training is an integral part of army military reconnaissance tasks,” said Cadet Joshua Jones, Murphy, N.C., Jacksonville State University. “Cadets are learning how to properly apply an artillery round to engage long range enemy targets.” The training included learning the basic terminology associated with Calling for Fire, mapping the coordinates of targets, an interactive audio/visual representation of the call for fire, a pre-test as well as a final exam to test their […]