By: Mattie Cook Fort Knox, Ky.,-Cadets of 5th Regiment, Basic Camp put their physical skills to the test Fort Knox during their Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) July 14. Standards for the APFT are set based on age and gender, with the minimum standard for each event set at 60 points. For males, the minimum standard is 42 pushups, 53 sit-ups and the two-mile run in less than 15 minutes and 54 seconds. For females, the minimum standard is 19 pushups, 53 sit-ups and the two-mile run in less than 18 minutes and 48 seconds. Cadet Hunter Neu, Georgia Military College, […]

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 the Army’s history that relates to each and every one of them. 2LT Olivia Combs, Slippery Rock University, helped to instruct Cadets on Army as a profession and assisted with the Army History class. “We want to establish a knowledge for the Cadets to understand the difference between joining the Army as a profession and being a professional and expert in their field as opposed to […]

FORT KNOX, KY– Basic Camp 6th Regiment Cadets work in groups to tackle the obstacles from the Team Development Course (TDC). The purpose of TDC is to improve and build on team working skills, and confidence in your team.   “Its designed to bring different minds together to get a task accomplished,” Cadet Mardarius Gibson, Albany State University.   While at TDC, Cadets are broken into teams of 10 people and they have to complete five different obstacle stations. The stations vary in difficulty, time allotted, and task. Each station is marked with yellow parts that the Cadets are not allowed […]

By Savoury Jacobson FORT KNOX, Ky-7 Regiment Basic Camp Cadets headed outdoors to practice drill and ceremony on June 9, 2017 at Fort Knox, Ky. Drill and ceremony is one of the first events Cadets participate in after their arrival at Fort Knox. Everyone is required to show up and practice following orders, learning how to march and respond correctly to leadership. This is the time where new Cadets can receive their first taste of army culture. The history of drill and ceremony goes way back to the Revolutionary War. According to Staff Sgt. Gene Lucas, Chaplain’s office and Army Sustainment […]

By: Mattie Cook Fort Knox, Ky.,- Day eleven of Cadet Summer Training (CST) for 5th Regiment, Basic Camp involved day land navigation; exercises they say would not be successful without the guidance of non-commissioned officer (NCO) Cadre. Cadets plot points on a map they then must find in the depths of Fort Knox terrain using a compass. A successful mission includes finding three out of four plotted points within the allotted time. Before starting, Cadre give a brief on the do’s and don’ts of land navigation for safe and successful missions. Staff Sgt. Barlowe Branch says they help guide Cadets. “If […]

Fort Knox, Ky., – Basic Camp 3rd Regiment Cadets graduated from Cadet Summer Training on July 6, 2017 after successfully completing 31 days of training. Each Regiment that passes through CST is named in honor of a fallen veteran who also completed Reserve Officers Training Corps, and 3rd Regiment has the honor of being named after General Frederick C. Weyland. Cadet Zachary Dexter, student at Indiana University, native of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, graduated basic camp was rewarded for his hard work at CST. “This morning was great for me, even though we had to wake up early. We got up, did graduation […]

by: Cpt. Samuel D. Sellers edited by: Mattie Cook Fort Knox, Ky.-U.S. Army Cadet Command Cadre members from over 20 different Senior ROTC programs and 40 recently commissioned active duty 2nd Lieutenants assembled on Fort Knox, Ky., June 11 to learn about the proper use of pyrotechnics during Cadet Summer Training (CST). Each Cadre member and newly commissioned officers represent a variety of branches within the Army. CST, comprised of Basic and Advanced camps, combines all eight brigades within U.S. Army Cadet Command and will produce the Army’s newest officers. Basic Camp cadets, comprised of Military Science one and two students, learn […]

by: Cpt. Samuel D. Sellers edited by: Mattie Cook Fort Knox, Ky.- Brig. Gen. Robert W. Bennett, Deputy Commanding Officer U.S. Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox, and other Cadet Command leadership visited training areas of Fort Knox to evaluate and validate 41 Cadet Summer Training (CST) Cadre on their knowledge of basic squad level tactics. This evaluation, in preparation for the 15 June Field Training Exercise phase of Basic Camp, tested Cadre members comprised of 20 Senior ROTC instructors from over 20 colleges across the eight brigades within U.S. Army Cadet Command. Additionally, 25 newly commissioned 2nd Lieutenants rounded out the […]

By Lindsey Crown FORT KNOX, Ky – Central Issuing Facility is the main issuing facility on post. This is where Cadets come to get any military equipment that a soldier needs for Cadet Summer Training; uniforms, combat gear, helmet, load bearing equipment, rucksack, any kind of assault packs, said 2nd Lieutenant Jeffrey Pendleton, Springfield, Ohio. “Anything that the government issues or the military owns, the Cadets are going to come through here and grab,” Pendleton said. Pendleton is with the Reception Company for Basic Camp. They’ve work with 6th Regiment, Basic Camp since day zero. They get them situated with room […]

By Lindsey Crown FORT KNOX, Ky – Basic Camp, 6th Remint has arrived on Fort Knox. Cadets went through shake down and received in briefing immediately following arrival. “The purpose of shakedown is to identify any contraband or confiscate any items that are prohibited,” said Sergeant First Class Steven Salvati. Prohibited items include blades that are longer than three inches, multi tools, food, supplements and medications that hasn’t been approved by the physician, he said. “We usually take quite a few knives, every now and then we’ll get a k bar, a 6-8 inch blade,” Salvati said. Confiscated food is discarded. […]

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 University. “The past month has not been necessarily difficult skills-wise, but mentally, emotionally, it has been rough. I’m glad that it’s finally over.” Berghoefer was excited to have completed Basic Camp and to have built many long-lasting relationships with those in his platoon. He expressed that he felt as though he would be leaving Basic Camp with a greater sense of self-discipline that he could further bring into […]

FORT KNOX, Ky.- Basic Camp 2nd Regiment Families came out to see their Cadets after the 30 day Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The families met at the Gaffey Hall in the Haszard Auditorium where they got a taste of what the Cadets did over the past month. At the end of the briefing parents would walk out to all of the Cadets standing at attention. The Cadets were given the go ahead, many ran straight to their families. One particular mother Jo Rieck, the mother of Daniel Reick, was egger to see her son. “I’m excited to see […]

By: Madison Thompson FORT KNOX, Ky. – 5th Regiment, Basic Camp, arrived at Fort Knox, June 27, for Cadet Summer Training for in-processing and to settle into the barracks before training begins. Cadets sift through their belongings, fill out paperwork and are briefed about what is expected of them during the next 30 days of training. As they waited in lines, Cadets spoke about their feelings toward the training ahead of them. “We’re super excited and nervous about what to expect,” said Cadets Emily Tran, College of Charleston, Greenville, S.C., and McKenzi Wenninger, Minnesota State University Mankato, Luverne, Minn. “I feel […]

By: Savoury Jacobson FORT KNOX, KY. –On June 15, 2017, 4 Regiment, Basic Camp Cadets officially arrived at Fort Knox, Ky to start their thirty-one days of Cadet Summer Training (CST). The Cadets will go through a series of briefings to prepare them for the physically and mentally demanding situations they will encounter during CST. Some of the things covered are basic standards and expectations with a focus on equal opportunity and sexual harassment. All arriving Cadets will have their personal stuff vetted and be issued new equipment to use during their time at Fort Knox. Physical exams and fitness tests […]

By: Savoury Jacobson FORT KNOX, KY. –On June 15, 2017, the Third Regiment of Basic Camp Cadets took to the Team Development Course (DTC) in Fort Knox, Ky. Six obstacles lined the course, each with a timed limit of forty-five minutes to complete. Cadets were expected to work together and listen to each other in order to succeed. A delicate balance between team members of leading and listening was practiced throughout the day. Second Lieutenant Tyler Atteberry described it as, “Someone takes charge and then they start the whole bonding process where…they start spitballing off of each other. They’re trying to […]

By: Madison Thompson FORT KNOX, Ky. – 1st Regiment, Basic Camp, attended Branch Orientation near the Patton Museum at Keyes Park, June 23, during Cadet Summer Training. During the event, different branches and specialties of the Army came to give Cadets information about the options and opportunities available to them after graduating. “It’s really just to give them a familiarization of what’s out there in the Army so they can set their expectations now rather than find out last minute what the Army has to offer. We’re just trying to educate the Cadets on what jobs are there in the Army […]

FORT KNOX, Ky. – 287 Cadets from 1st Regiment Basic Camp graduates at Brooks Field June 26 in Fort Knox, Ky.   Their friends/family as well as Brig. Gen. Bennett and Maj. Gen. Hughes accompanied Cadets.   At nine a.m. the graduation ceremony started with Cadet Jonathon Ordonez, Commander of Troops, leading Cadets as the United States Army Band stood beside them. Cadet Ordonez addressed Col. Halloren, Commander of Task Force Warrior, that the troops are ready to start the ceremony. Once address was given, Chaplain Candidate, 2nd Lt. Jimenez, led everyone in prayer.   The key part of the ceremony […]

By: Madison Thompson FORT KNOX, Ky. – 1st Regiment, Basic Camp, attended Branch Orientation near the Patton Museum at Keyes Park, June 23, during Cadet Summer Training. During the event, different branches and specialties of the Army came to give Cadets information about the options and opportunities available to them after graduating. “It’s really just to give them a familiarization of what’s out there in the Army so they can set their expectations now rather than find out last minute what the Army has to offer. We’re just trying to educate the Cadets on what jobs are there in the Army […]

FORT KNOX, Ky. – As graduation approaches, 1st Regiment Basic Camp Cadets completes the Confidence Course as their last event, June 25 in Fort Knox, Ky. There are three different events, Rudders Rope Course, Rock-Climbing and Merrils Maurauders, that each Cadet needs to complete. Each event has its own difficulty. This course was to test each Cadets confidence and if the Cadet has a fear of heights then this course is to test them to see if they will do it. “[Confidence Course] to see how confident are you, for me, to overcome my fears and to see how strong you […]

FORT KNOX, Ky. – Cadets of 4th Regiment Basic Camp completes Teamwork Development Course June 23 in Fort Knox, Ky. TDC is about Cadets working together as a team for the first time. “The purpose of it is for all of the Cadets to develop as leaders and figure out how work in a team. A lot of these Cadets sit in a classroom and plan things out but when you get in a real environment and work with a bunch of people who all have ideas, you need to learn how to work together,” said Cadet Mentor Sean Bogertey, (MSIII), […]

FORT KNOX, Ky.- Day 22, Basic Camp 2nd Regiment Cadets tracked through the Field Training Exercise lanes, June 22, to learn the foundation of combat tactics, for the annual Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky. FTX lanes help the Cadets set up Objective Rally Points (ORP), different types of missions, patrol bases and focuses on the tactical part of the mission. Cadets first spend a few nights in Tent City where they learn the different types of ambushes they will be conducting and they get an overview of what they will be doing in the field. “We learn about the […]

FORT KNOX, Ky. – 2nd Regiment Basic Camp completed their training for introduction to battle drills June 20 in Fort Knox, Ky. There are eight lanes that Cadets need to complete; each of them had different scenarios. Within each lane Cadets are given 10 minutes to plan out the attack using a hand-made map using various items to symbolize what they will come into contact with. After Cadets plan, Cadre then lead them to where the enemy should be. The Cadre within the Regiment then plays the enemy. Cadets are told how to walk in formation, having the Squad Leaders lead […]

By: Madison Thompson FORT KNOX, Ky. – 3rd Regiment, Basic Camp, completed the Beaudoin Obstacle Course as platoons and squads, June 20, during their Cadet Summer Training. The Beaudoin Obstacle Course is a set of 13 different obstacles that challenge Cadets in many ways. These obstacles include: low crawl, the ditch, lanes to change directions, the wall, balance beam, hurdles, balance logs, maze to change direction, tunnels, low rail, fence, cargo net, horizontal traversing (also known as monkey bars). “This is a way to show them that if they put each other first and work together as a team, they can […]

By: Madison Thompson FORT KNOX, Ky. – 2nd Regiment, Basic Camp, participated in weapons zeroing and weapons qualification June 12 at Canby Hill Range at Fort Knox, Kentucky during Cadet Summer Training. This training is for Cadets to better understand their weapon in terms of safety and proper use. “Right now, they’re getting qualified on the M16. They are getting confidence in grouping, zeroing and basic familiarization at this point. Some of them have never shot a weapon before and so that’s the experience that they’re getting,” said 2nd Lt. Aurora Alejos. Cadet Patrick Spencer, Texas Christian University, Indianapolis, Indiana, explained […]

By: Madison Thompson FORT KNOX, Ky. – 2nd Regiment, Basic Camp, performed Individual Task Testing (ITT), June 16, during Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox, Ky. ITT is testing for Cadets which evaluates the skills they have learned up to this point in their training. “Today, we’re getting tested on everything we’ve learned up to this point. We’re making sure we know how to load a weapons system, do system checks on it and, if there’s a misfire, how to take care of it. We’re also being tested on first aid as well as different carries and how to treat […]