FORT KNOX, Ky. — Delta Company, bound forward! Cadets from 10th Regiment, Advanced Camp navigated their way through FTX this morning August 6, 2018. In order to have a successful Field Training Exercise, Cadets must communicate well with each other and correctly prepare for their mission. Whether the mission is an assault, a retreat or a defense. Cadets from Delta Company faced the Opposing Forces while planning an attack on the objective, Olympia. What was originally planned as a deliberate attack, but due to making contact during the leader’s recon, it turned into a hasty attack. Cadet Matt Wilder, The Citadel, was [...]

FORT KNOX, Ky.— According to the Situational Training Exercise, you must crawl before you walk. 10th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets crawled through their STX Lanes this morning July 31, 2018. During the crawl phase of FTX, the Cadets are led through situational training by their Cadre. Cadet Brandon Hummel, Pennsylvania State University, solidifies the importance of STX during Cadet Summer Training. “This is the meat and potatoes of what the Army does really, there’s a lot of behind the scenes stuff, but this is the front line stuff,” he continued, “no matter if you go infantry or not, you need to [...]

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Stay low Cadet, stay low! 8th Regiment, Basic Camp Cadets motivated each other through the Beaudoin Obstacle Course July 27th, 2018. Obstacles like the low crawl, cargo net wall and balance beams, teach the Cadets what to expect later in the field while also testing their physical fitness. Cadet Spencer Jerome, University of Arkansas, explains how the Obstacle Course is a challenge to Cadets in Cadet Summer Training. “We’re running through different types of obstacles to test different physical capabilities, whether that be balance, upper body capabilities or the low crawl,” he continues, “Usually the obstacles have some [...]

FORT KNOX, KY. — Pushing yourself mentally and physically is an enormous part of being in the U.S. Army. Cadets from 8th Regiment, Basic Camp woke up early this morning July 26th, 2018, to take part in the Army Physical Fitness Test. The APFT is a way to determine whether or not Cadets are in peak physical shape during CST. Cadets are required to do a specific number of push-ups, sit-ups and a two-mile run in a certain amount of time according to their gender and age. According to Cadet Kobe Kupp, Eastern Washington University, keeping up with personal physical fitness is [...]

FORT KNOX, Ky.— Cadets from 5th Regiment, Basic Camp set out to learn more about their potential careers at Branch Orientation July 24th, 2018. The purpose of Branch Orientation is to give the Cadets more information about the Branches that they are interested in as a future career in the Army. Cadet Jessica Hickman, University of Georgia explains the importance of Branch Orientation and how it helps to solidify her Branch decisions. “In the particular branch you want to see, you get to go in and find out more information to see if you would like to pursue it, or not pursue [...]

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Cadets from 7th Regiment, Basic Camp felt the burn at the Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear or CBRN Training July 20th, 2018. Cadets put the upmost faith in not only their equipment, but also each other and their Cadre while tackling the CS gas in the CBRN Chamber. Chaplain Victor Matos decided to enter CBRN and feel the effects of the CS gas alongside the Cadets to boost morale within the platoon and motivate them to enter the chamber. “As a Chaplain, you have to go through what the Cadets go through as well and that is one way [...]

FORT KNOX, Ky.—Cadets from 8th Regiment, Basic Camp tackled the Teamwork Development Course and improved their communication and leadership within their platoons July 19th, 2018. TDC improves skills and communication between Cadets and their peers. Varying obstacles challenge Cadets both physically and mentally. During one of the obstacles on the course, Cadet Audrey Del Rosario, Seattle University, held a straddle position for a long period of time to assist her fellow Cadets and their equipment across a series of ropes. “I was just kind of sitting in the middle of the ropes trying to get people across, trying to help them and [...]

FORT KNOX, Ky.— 8th Regiment, Basic Camp Cadets conquered their fears and boosted their confidence by completing the Forest Hills Climbing Complex July 18, 2018. Cadets tested their mental and physical strengths while participating in various obstacles suspended high in the air. Sgt. Donovan Speers greeted Cadets with a smile at the last obstacle of the Rudder’s High Ropes Course and instructed them on how to use their equipment for their decent to the ground on the zip line. Speers believes that by preserving through the High Ropes Course, Cadets overcome their fears and build the confidence they need to become an Army [...]

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Early this morning, Cadets from 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp tested their strengths in leadership and communication by engaging in a Field Training Exercise. The purpose of the FTX is to improve and examine Cadets’ cooperation skills within themselves and also within their platoon, while preparing them for possible combat situations. The FTX is a physical, as well as, mental challenge for Cadets. Cadet Jack Korbitz, University of Wyoming, explains what the main components are for a successful FTX. “The main things to have a successful FTX is good communication between all the squads, everyone needs to know what [...]

FORT KNOX, Ky. – After a long awaited four years, Cadets from 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp commissioned as U.S. Army Second Lieutenants at the End of Camp Commissioning Ceremony on July 3rd. Families and friends gathered in the Waybur Theater to pin the gold bars on to their fresh-out-of-camp Cadets shoulders. The Commissioning Ceremony included guest speaker, Lt. Gen. Theodore Martin, Deputy Commanding General, TRADOC. Cadets listened diligently while Martin expressed to them the importance of their role in the U.S Army and how he has the utmost confidence in their abilities. “Have confidence. The foundation has been laid by your families, [...]

FORT KNOX, Ky. — 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets persevered through the CS tear gas in the CBRN Confidence Chamber on June 29th at Cadet Summer Training. After a morning of preparing to enter the chamber and learning how to use the equipment properly, cadets lined up to run laps and sing songs while breathing in the gas from the NBC Chamber. Cadets are briefed on the process that happens inside of the chamber, and how to gain the most of their experience. The purpose of the CBRN chamber is to build the Cadet’s confidence in their equipment and to experience first-hand, [...]